A former “Bachelor in Paradise” contestant seems to have fallen in love again after a painful split. Danielle Maltby thought she had found “the one” in Michael Allio when they met during season 8 of BiP in 2022. However, after a year together, they went their separate ways.
In an Instagram post shared on New Year’s Eve, Maltby teased her followers by revealing she is in a new relationship. This is the first romance she has shared publicly since her split from Allio.
Maltby’s relationship tease comes just a week after Allio went public with his own new romance.
Maltby Starts 2025 With a New Relationship
On December 31, Maltby shared a video on her Instagram page. It was filled with highlights from 2024 and set the stage for what she hoped would be a fantastic 2025. Right at the end of the video, Maltby casually dropped in the teaser about her new romantic partner.
The caption of Maltby’s post read, “Things I’m bringing into the new year 🌙 🫶🏼🔮 and honoring every path here. happy new year, to all of you. 😘” In a comment she added, “So far so good.”
The audio Maltby used to accompany her video was titled “Next Best Chapter.” The compilation of 2024 highlights included big things Maltby hopes to take with her into 2025.
She wants to travel more and is embracing education and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Maltby acknowledged getting ongoing therapy and added activities like going to farmer’s markets and getting shame-free periods of rest as part of her happy life.
Fresh starts and her new cat Carmy were additional highlights heading into the new year, and then, Maltby slid in the shot that got Bachelor Nation talking.
The final photo in Maltby’s video compilation showed her kissing someone. “A new relationship,” text over the photo read. She didn’t share the identity of her new boyfriend, though.
Everybody Went Crazy Over the Boyfriend Tease
Maltby’s relationship tease may have been at the end of her video, but her followers did not miss it.
“OMG THE ENDDDD, 😍” one person gushed in a comment.
Another added, “Yes girl!! You deserve so much happiness!”
Someone else wrote, “Whhhhhaaaaa???? Soooo excited for this!!”
“THE END OF THIS IS MY FAV, 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” was the comment left by another of Maltby’s supporters.
“👀 THE END! 🥹 So happy for you, friend! He has big paws to fill, 😽😽” a separate response read.
An additional Instagram user shared, “We love this joy and happiness. Exactly what you deserve, my girl!”
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