Are you curious if Ilona Maher is dating anyone? Spoiler alert: She isn’t. And if you’re wondering about her type, well, keep reading! It’s no exaggeration to say that 2024 has been huge for Maher. She snagged a bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games, became everyone’s go-to comfort content creator, stunned as a Sports Illustrated model, and showed off her moves on Dancing With the Stars. Sure, she didn’t take home the mirror ball trophy, but she did earn the title of America’s Sweetheart. That said, being America’s Sweetheart hasn’t exactly translated into romantic success. “What dating life?” she quipped in an interview when asked about her relationship status. “Honestly, I haven’t been on a date in years.”

And her DMs? Not what you’d expect. “It’s all very positive moms that are like, ‘I love what you’ve done for my daughter,’ and I’m like, ‘Where’s the NFL players? I thought there’d be more. No billionaires in here?’” she joked. Honestly, same, Ilona. She says she might give dating apps a shot someday, but for now, her packed schedule has her focus. But Maher also got real about what she’s looking for: “I’ve never really had somebody who’s come to my rugby games. Somebody who’s really proud to see me shine and wants me to keep growing—someone who shows me off.” That’s the energy she’s waiting for, and frankly, she deserves nothing less.

Then came the tea from two-time Olympic hurdler Fawn Dorr. Interviewing in a People magazine, Dorr didn’t hold back: “I used to train with NFL players… respectfully, 99% are not dating material. There were a few good guys in there, but… not worth it.” Yikes. That definitely explains why Ilona’s holding out for someone exceptional!

The fans, though, are all in on Ilona. Recently, in a Buzzfeed Celeb video, she joined in and responded to online comments, including one from a fan who boldly declared, “I just want to be Ilona Maher’s stay-at-home husband, to be honest.” Her response? A cheeky “Okay, I think I could go for that.” Iconic. Whether she finds her perfect match or just keeps winning at life, one thing’s for sure—Ilona Maher is thriving. But at the same time, fans want Ilona to be with someone special.

Ilona Maher’s DWTS moment that had everyone talking

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten were Dancing With the Stars partners who captured fans’ hearts with their routines and electric chemistry throughout the season. Although the competition has ended, fans are still shipping the Olympian and the professional dancer. Addressing the speculation, Ilona shared, “We see it all over. And honestly, keep doing it, people. We love it. If ship means relationship, we are the besties. I think him and I get along truly so well, and we have a lot of fun together.” She also praised Alan as a supportive partner, likening him to her rugby teammates. “Honestly, it’s like my teammate. I love my teammates, I love him. I think we’re building something really beautiful here.”

During the show’s milestone 500th episode, the duo wowed audiences with a quick that ended with Ilona lifting Alan onto her shoulders, followed by an instant Cha Cha that showed off their creativity and adaptability. Though they didn’t win the mirror ball trophy, Ilona reflected fondly on the experience: “To be here for this kind of milestone is such an honor. And to be here with a partner like this, it’s really an honor.” Alan, too, cherished their journey, calling the show “the most rewarding on television.” While fans may still hold out hope for romance, Ilona and Alan seem content with the lasting friendship and memories they’ve created.