Julianne Hough And Tanner Courtad’s Public Outing Sparks Relationship Rumors

Julianne Hough has been making a name for herself as the host of “Dancing with the Stars,” but recently, she caught attention for a different reason. She was linked to Tanner Courtad, a familiar face from Bachelor Nation.

Courtad first appeared on “The Bachelorette” in 2023, where he vied for Charity Lawson’s affection. He later joined the cast of “Bachelor in Paradise,” solidifying his presence in the reality TV realm.

Both single, Julianne Hough and Tanner Courtad was spotted spending time together, raising questions about whether romance might be in the air.

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Julianne Hough Seen Alongside Tanner Courtad

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In photos shared by Just Jared “Dancing with the Stars” cohost Hough was spotted enjoying an outing with the Bachelor Nation.

During a recent early evening hangout, both Hough and Courtad kept it casual in activewear. Hough rocked a green puffer jacket and black leggings, while Courtad went for an all-black ensemble with a T-shirt and shorts. Their laid-back meetup has left fans speculating about the nature of their relationship and whether there might be more going on between them.

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Who Is Tanner Courtad?

Courtad is a 30-year-old mortgage lender and fitness instructor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who gained public recognition as a contestant on Season 20 of The Bachelorette with Charity Lawson. He later appeared on Season 9 of Bachelor in Paradise.

Born on March 10, 1993, Courtad grew up in McDonald, Pennsylvania, attending South Fayette High School, where he played varsity football and basketball. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015 with a degree in communications.

Professionally, Courtad works as a fix-and-flip lender at Kiavi Inc. and also serves as a fitness instructor. He’s currently developing an app called Future Self, designed to provide simple at-home workout routines.

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Julianne Hough Opens Up About Her Sexuality

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In a September 2019 interview with Women’s Health, she candidly shared her truth, revealing to then-husband Brooks Laich that she was “not straight.” The two ultimately separated in 2020, finalizing their divorce in 2022.

“I feel like I’m going to end up with a man,” Hough acknowledged, but mentioned that she remains open to the possibility of a different outcome. “I want to be living and vibrating in the pace of my most authentic self for that to be what attracts whoever it is versus I’m gonna put what I think I want and need out there and then literally force-create it.”

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Since then, Hough has channeled her energy into her career, where she’s made waves as the host of “DWTS.” She even joked about her single status during a recent episode, performing a cheeky routine to the viral TikTok hit “Man in Finance.”

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Danny Amendola Gets Flirty With Julianne Hough During ‘DWTS’ Finale

The playful exchange happened after Amendola and his partner, Witney Carson, performed their freestyle routine dressed as Ken and Barbie. When the duo joined Hough on a large prop bed to receive their scores, the 36-year-old co-host asked, “How is it dancing as Ken?” Amendola cheekily replied, “I think the real question, Julianne, is why are you in my bed?”

While Carson appeared momentarily stunned, Hough didn’t miss a beat, responding with a flirty, “Is that an invitation?” before smoothly redirecting the moment with, “Let’s get your scores!” Her quick wit and ease made for a memorable live TV moment.

Julianne Hough Discusses Finding ‘Freedom of Love’ In Her Journey

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Hough recently opened up about her journey of self-discovery during an appearance on the Jamie Kern Lima podcast, where she spoke about coming to terms with her identity and realizing she is “not straight.”

“Coming out is one of the most vulnerable and empowering things you can do,” Hough shared, as reported by Us Weekly. “For me, it’s not about being straight, gay, or queer; it’s more about learning what love is, and I love people.”

The former “Dancing with the Stars” pro, now a cohost of the show, also reflected on the challenges she faced in understanding her attractions. During that period, she chose to remain with her then-husband, Laich, while navigating her self-discovery journey.

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“That is the freedom of the love that I was starting to experience in seeing people because I was able to take off a level of protection instead of being so internalized,” she said on the podcast. “So, I was starting to see people and seeing their hearts and seeing their beauty and their essence. I was like, ‘Wow, I love people and I don’t know if it’s a sexual attraction or this attraction, but I’m just seeing people.’ That was, like, such a beautiful revelation.”