Model Ari Fournier, previously in a long-term relationship with actor Cole Sprouse since 2021, is now dating fellow former child star Dylan Doherty, according to insider reports. The pair have been seen together in recent photos and have been interacting on Instagram since March 2025. Sprouse and Fournier were last photographed together in April 2025 , and the exact end date of their relationship remains unclear.

From 'handshake agreement' to April 2025: The Sprouse-Fournier romance

As the source reports, Sprouse first met Fournier while she was in a five-year relationship, and they reconnected two years later when she was single. Sprouse described their connection as a "handshake agreement" during a podcast interview, saying that from then on they spent nearly every day together. He called it an "unprecedented compatibility." The relationship, which began after Sprouse's split from Riverdale co-star Lili Reinhart, appeared solid through early 2025, with the couple last photographed together in April. No public announcement of a breakup has been made.

Dylan Doherty, 31: The actor stepping into the spotlight

According to the source, Doherty — also a former child star — and Fournier have been dating for a few months. Recent photos show them holding hands, with Doherty in all black and Fournier in a casual leather jacket and jeans. Their social media activity, including liking each other's posts since March, tipped off fans before the reported sightings. Doherty's own history in the entertainment industry mirrors Sprouse's trajectory, adding a layer of symmetry to the new pairing.

What Sprouse credited Fournier for: Sobriety, career highs, and 'unprecedented compatibility'

The source notes that Sprouse publicly praised Fournier's positive influence on his life.. He credited her with helping him achieve sobriety, reflect on his existence,enjoy his best financial years, and see his career improve. "I have never experienced this level of compatibility with a partner before," Sprouse said in the podcast. That glowing testimonial now stands as a defining statement of a relationship that has apparently ended — with both parties moving forward separately.

The unanswered question: When did Sprouse and Fournier officially end?

The source provides no official breakup date, only noting that Sprouse and Fournier were last seen together in April 2025 and have not been photographed since. Given that Fournier and Doherty have been dating for a few months, the timeline suggests a potential overlap or quick transition. without direct statements from either Sprouse or Fournier, fans and media are left to piece together clues from social media inactivity and lack of joint appearances. the couple's private nature leaves room for unanswered questions about the exact circumstances and timing of the split.