Shaun White makes first TV appearance after Nina Dobrev split and drops a surprising joke

Shaun White's first live television interview took place after his split from Nina Dobrev. Just days after news broke that he and the 36-year-old Olympian appeared on The 3rd Hour of Today, the 39-year-old actress had finished their five-year engagement. Though he didn't explicitly address the division, he shared his opinions on the upcoming 2026 Milan, Italy, Winter Olympics, the first Winter Games he won't be participating in since 2006. Shaun White stated during the interview that he could bring back his long red hair, which he wore early in his Olympic career.Shaun White said he will be there in Milan in February 2026, supporting his friends who are competing. He added, “This will be my first Winter Olympics where I’m not competing, so a lot of feelings there, but honestly, I’m excited to support and check it out.”He also remembered how his first Olympics, where he competed was in Italy, in Turin in 2006. Going back makes him feel nostalgic.White then joked, “I might have to bring the hair back.” That refers to his long red hair that he had when he first became famous. Why Saudi Arabia Is Attracting Global Sports Icons Like Tom Brady And Cristiano Ronaldo With Massive InvestmentsShaun White and Nina Dobrev ended their engagement on September 11, 2025. A source told PEOPLE that the decision was mutual, hard to make, but made with love and respect. The two had been together since 2019 and got engaged in October 2024. Their final sighting together was on August 31 in Los Angeles. Nina Dobrev strolled a Toronto International Film Festival red carpet without her engagement ring on September 7. Neither Dobrev nor White has made an extended public explanation about their breakup.