Is Lucy Hale in a New Relationship? Actress Rumored to Be Dating ‘Too Hot to Handle’ Star with Controversial Past

Former “Pretty Little Liars” actress has been romantically linked in the past to “Scream” star Skeet Ulrich, ex-“Bachelor” Colton Underwood, musician Anthony Kalabretta, and country artist Joel Crouse.

In January 2023, Lucy Hale had expressed her disinterest in settling down in relationships, but now she has decided to give love another chance by dating a cast member from “Too Hot To Handle.”

Reported by People Magazine, Lucy Hale is currently in a relationship with Harry Jowsey. However, sources mention that their romance is still in its early phase.

“It’s super casual, but it’s not brand new,” a source told the outlet.

Jowsey, known for his reality TV past, was most recently linked to his “Perfect Match” costar Jessica Vestal. Their on-screen romance was marked by drama, with fellow cast members accusing Jowsey of being a “f-ck boy” after he secretly kissed another contestant, Melinda Melrose, and initially denied it.

Despite the rocky start, Vestal and Jowsey briefly reconciled after the show, dating for about a month and a half before Jowsey joined “Dancing with the Stars.” During a July 2024 appearance on “The Viall Files” podcast, Vestal revealed that the couple had candid discussions about how he would navigate the chemistry-driven competition, particularly with his pro partner, Rylee Arnold.

“I was so fine with that. I’m such a huge fan of that show,” Vestal said at the time, explaining that she encouraged Jowsey to maintain professionalism while still delivering a compelling performance.

However, things ultimately fell apart when Jowsey reassured Vestal that he would “lighten the load” on teasing his chemistry with Arnold on social media, but failed to follow through.

“I was understanding of our relationship having to be a secret for a while, but it’s kind of excruciating watching the world think you’re in love with someone else,” Vestal admitted.

She ultimately decided to end things: “I was just like, I can’t do this anymore. I’m not doing this. And we broke up the next day and didn’t talk.”

Harry Jowsey is no stranger to online criticism, but the backlash he faced during his time on “Dancing With the Stars” went far beyond harsh comments. The “Too Hot to Handle” alum opened up about how negative feedback from viewers left him feeling discouraged, and even led to death threats.

During a pre-dance package on the show, Jowsey shared that he had been struggling with the intense criticism he received on social media throughout his time on season 32. Fans took to the show’s official pages to express their frustration over his continued presence in the competition, with some arguing that stronger dancers were being sent home while he remained due to his popularity.

“From a Harry fan, he absolutely needs to go,” one comment read. “I’ve been watching this show for 10 years and went in rooting for Harry. But it’s week eight and people who can actually dance are being booted because of people who vote hotness > actual content.”

Despite his best efforts, Jowsey and Arnold were eliminated during Taylor Swift Night, finishing in ninth place overall.

Meanwhile, Lucy Hale has had her fair share of high-profile romances, but the actress has made it clear she won’t settle for anything less than what she truly wants in a partner.

In a candid conversation on the “Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson” podcast in January 2023, Hale revealed she had no interest in settling when it comes to relationships.

“I think that you can find someone who you mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically connect with, like, a 10 out of 10 in each area,” she explained. “I think that is possible. I think so many people settle. I’m not gonna f-ckin’ settle. I’ll die alone before I settle. It’s so dramatic, but that’s just how I feel.”

Hale also admitted to past dating habits that she has since moved on from, explaining that she once gravitated toward partners who needed “fixing.”

“I typically liked a little project to fix, like, your problems are worse than mine, so you’re gonna make me feel better about myself just because I’m helping, you know, ‘fix you,'” she shared.