Maren Morris may have found a new romantic interest following her separation from Ryan Hurd, with speculation swirling around her relationship with Justin Assada, a contestant from Perfect Match. The buzz began on August 28, when Morris, 34, appeared in Assada’s Instagram Story, which featured a caption reading “Scary movies + Sushi.”
In the image, Morris was pictured enjoying a drink while lounging in a restaurant booth, prompting fans to speculate about their connection. According to People, reported on September 2, Morris and Assada are indeed seeing each other, though both parties have yet to comment officially.
Speculation grows as Maren Morris is spotted in Justin Assada’s Instagram Story, hinting at a possible new relationship
Previously, Morris had remained silent about her split from Hurd, 37, which was finalized in December 2023 after they announced their separation in October of the same year. However, her recent EP, Intermission, may offer a quick look into their breakup.
The track “How a Woman Leaves” seems to reflect the emotional turbulence of her marriage, with lyrics such as “Not gonna try and be your friend. All I want is you to get out of my heart, out of my head. This is how a woman leaves,” suggesting a painful but resolute departure from the relationship.
Assada, who appeared on Netflix’s Perfect Match earlier this year, shared his experiences on Harry Jowsey’s “Boyfriend Material” podcast, describing how his dating life transitioned from “bottom of the barrel Hinge dates” to receiving attention from celebrities. He hinted at a date with a “superstar” but did not disclose any names.
In February, Morris spoke about her journey of rediscovering herself post-divorce, embracing her newfound singlehood, and focusing on self-care. She explained, “I feel like for so long, just being an artist and taking care of a lot of people on the road, you get so used to being the boss. I sort of lost sight of truly taking care of myself.”
