Former NFL wide receiver and 2x Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola is currently making rounds on the internet not just for his return to the spotlight on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ but also for the swirling rumors about his romantic life.
Amendola is back on our screens once again, but this time as a competitor on Season 33 of the popular American dance competition series, paired with pro dancer Witney Carson. Since his debut, viewers have been buzzing with curiosity about both his current relationship status and his past affairs. Many are eager to know the full list of his ex-girlfriends as well.
Meanwhile, is the former sports star dating someone or is he married in 2024? Does he currently have a girlfriend or a wife? Before we dive into his current status, let’s take a look at his relationship history first.
Danny Amendola’s Dating History: The Ups and Downs of His High-Profile Relationships
Danny Amendola’s romantic history does not involve a wife or kids, but it is a mix of high-profile romances and well-publicized breakups. One of his renowned relationships was with American model, Olivia Culpo, the winner of Miss USA and Miss Universe in 2012. They began dating in 2016, and their romance was a rollercoaster with a series of public and private ups and downs.
Despite some transparent issues, the couple appeared to carry great chemistry for a relatively long time, but it was clearly not enough for them to go the distance. They first called it quits in March 2018 before briefly getting back together merely three months later in June. They broke up once again before reuniting on New Year’s Eve. They finally departed for good in April 2019.
Danny and Olivia’s fallout was pretty dramatic with cheating allegations involved (accused by Olivia per Daily Mail) and the way the couple split in 2019 was anything but smooth. Amendola publicly criticized Culpo’s “fishbowl lifestyle” in a now-deleted Instagram post. He ranted about their differing views on privacy and social media and blamed her for their relationship woes.
I believe there should be a boundary btw private life and social media. Olivia believes in fishbowl lifestyle. This fundamental difference was huge in our relationship. If you’re my real friend you know I’m private.
After breaking up with Olivia Culpo, Danny Amendola was romantically linked to several other notable personalities, such as popular NFL sportscaster Kay Adams and Instagram model Emily Tanner. However, it was his relationship with singer Jean Watts that really caught the public’s eye.
Watts celebrated Amendola’s retirement from the NFL in July 2022, taking to her Instagram Stories, where she wrote:
You are an inspiration in every form of the meaning. From where you started to now with the most perfect career possible. A true legend.
They dated from May 2020 until they quietly went their separate ways in 2023. Eagle-eyed fans on the internet noticed that there wasn’t any trace of the sports player on the singer’s Instagram page with every picture seemingly deleted.
Per Reddit, she later hinted in an Instagram Q&A that infidelity might have played a part in their split.
Is Xandra Pohl Danny Amendola’s New Girlfriend? What the Rumors Reveal
When it comes to his current romance, Danny Amendola is rumored to be dating his new girlfriend, Xandra Pohl, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. The speculations started to gain traction in June 2024 when Pohl, 23, and Amendola, 38, were spotted together at Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame induction at Gillette Stadium. Their appearance was inescapable and they caught the media’s eye while sitting right beside Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek.
This had fans and commentators, like Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, speculating that Pohl was Amendola’s date for the night. Portnoy mentioned on his podcast that, while he couldn’t say for sure if they were officially together, it was pretty obvious that Pohl was Amendola’s guest at the big event.
The plot thickened when a TikTok user named Stephanie Tleiji hinted that Pohl had filmed a video inside Amendola’s Austin, Texas home. Amendola shot back at the gossip with a dismissive DM, denying any romance with Pohl and slamming the spread of rumors.
Xandra Pohl, a rising star in the modeling world and a TikTok influencer, was previously linked to Kansas City Chiefs player Louis Rees-Zammit only weeks before the HOF event, and this high-profile past connection is among the reasons why her new rumored relationship with Danny Amendola has intensified in recent months.
The latest speculations are unquestionably hot, but Pohl is choosing to give nothing away. She continues to remain mysterious, describing herself as being in a “single era” and putting her focus on her career and social life.
Recently, the rumor mill reignited again when Pohl was spotted at the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ premiere on September 17, 2024, sitting next to Amendola’s mother, Rose.
As of September 2024, Danny Amendola is not married and has not publicly confirmed any new relationships. His focus remains on his career, notably his debut on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ where he is partnered with professional dancer Witney Carson. The duo’s relationship is strictly professional and they’re unlikely to be romantically involved because Carson has been a wife to mechanical engineer Carson McAllister since 2016 with whom she shares two children.
As for Pohl, her last official relationship was with Jack Touzet, who she dated for three years before splitting in December 2023.
