People Think Ariel Winter Is Dating Luke Benward Post Breakup With Levi Meaden

In the wake of her split with longtime boyfriend Levi Meaden, Ariel Winter has been spotted hanging out with Dumplin’ star Luke Benward, leading some to believe the two may be dating.

According to Hollywood Life, Ariel and Luke were seen together on the night of December 8, though the publication reports that they weren’t alone; other friends were along for the evening. There are just a few pics of the two together, including one of Luke helping Ariel out of the car, and another where they could potentially be kissing. (The pic is pretty blurry and could be the pair doing any number of things.)

However, HL also reports that the Dumplin’ actor, a former Disney Channel star who played the love interest Bo in the Netflix movie, and Ariel have been friends for a long time. Apparently, the two have gone on friend vacations before, and have been spotted out to dinner in the past. “Ariel is doing really, really well and very much acting like a single lady right now. She is living her life and doing fine despite the split from Levi. It was her decision, so she’s good,” a source told the online mag.

It’s important to remember that just because two stars are seen together doesn’t mean they’re dating, or in love, or rebounding, or anything, and that news from an unnamed source is to be taken with a grain of salt. Could Ariel and Luke be dating? Sure! Could they also be good friends enjoying a night on the town? Definitely! Until we hear news from Luke or Ariel themselves, it’s best to assume the latter.

Ariel and her former boyfriend Levi Meaden reportedly split in October after almost three years together, though neither party has publicly confirmed or addressed their breakup.