Model Olivia Culpo confirms split with Danny Amendola
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Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola are no longer a couple.
Culpo told “Access Hollywood” on Wednesday that they’ve broken up. The 25-year-old says it’s so fresh, she doesn’t feel comfortable talking about it.
Amendola and Culpo, the ex-Miss Universe (2012) from Rhode Island, have been dating since 2016. Culpo appears in the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Amendola signed a freeagent contract with the Miami Dolphins on March 14 after the 32-year-old won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots. The two-year deal could potentially be worth $12 million.
Amendola, one of Tom Brady’s favorite targets with the Patriots, is a nine-year veteran who has spent the past five seasons in New England. He began his career with the St. Louis Rams.
Amendola, who was undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2008, has 426 receptions for 4,109 yards and 19 touchdowns in his NFL career. In 13 playoff games with the Patriots, he caught 57 passes for 709 yards and six touchdowns. He also is an experienced return specialist.
The Associated Press and Staff Writer Keven Lerner contributed to this report.