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Olivia Culpo’s had a change of heart.
The influencer and model has been dating San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey since 2019, and despite previously setting a “no athletes ever again” dating rule, she made an exception for McCaffrey.
Culpo, 30, previously dated the likes of Ryan Lochte and Tim Tebow, but the relationships didn’t pan out. However, she toldEntertainment Tonightearlier this month that with her current boyfriend, she doesn’t have some of the concerns she had with other athletes.
“He’s just the best, I feel like he is really everything that I could ever ask for,” she said of McCaffrey, 26. “So I never have to worry about anything. I think that was the reason why I didn’t want to date an athlete, no offense, because there is a reputation there.”
TheCulpo SisterstoldETthat McCaffrey has a “good head on his shoulders” and that the two are mapping out their future. The former Miss Universe is “excited” about what’s to come for them and made sure to jokingly mention how “hot” her beau is.
“I’m so grateful for the voice inside me that told me to give love another chance,” she wrote. “The yin to my yang, you are the epitome of strength through humility. Thank you for being my rock and restoring my faith in love. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more ❤️ ❤️”
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In a trailer for her newshow with her sisters, Sophia and Aurora, on TLC, Culpo opened up about a past relationship thatmade her feel “less than human.”
Although it is unclear who the influencer is referring to in the emotional confessional, Culpo was in an on-and-off relationship with NFL player Danny Amendola, which resulted in a public falling out.
In April 2019, the Detroit Lions wide receiver took to social media toslam Culpo’s lifestyle and rumored romance with DJ Zeddon a now-deleted Instagram tirade.
source: people.com
