Who is Danny Amendola's girlfriend? Inside Xandra Pohl rumors and more to know about former Patriots star's dating history

09-24-2024
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Danny Amendola had a long career in the NFL as a wide receiver, with 13 seasons under his belt after retiring in 2022.

However, he recently returned to the spotlight when he joined the cast for "Dancing with the Stars."

In the first episode of the new season, Amendola's mom was sitting next to Amendola's rumored girlfriend. Both were cheering him on, leaving viewers to wonder who Amendola was dating.

Here's what to know about Amendola's girlfriend and his past relationships as he continues to compete on "Dancing with the Stars."

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Who is Danny Amendola's girlfriend?

Amendola's rumored girlfriend is Xandra Pohl, a 23-year-old DJ and TikTok star.

The former wide receiver and Pohl were first seen together in June at Tom Brady's Hall of Fame induction with the Patriots, per People. They haven't yet addressed their relationship publicly.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy previously said he "doesn't know if dating is the right word" when talking about seeing Amendola and Pohl together, but they were at the Brady's event together.

Who is Xandra Pohl?

Pohl went to the University of Miami, where her TikTok account grew in followers over time. She now has over one million followers, and has continued pursuing a DJing career through her fame.

Pohl is also a model, and was one of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 2024 Rookies. In Amendola's "Dancing with the Stars" debut, Pohl was sitting next to Amendola's mother.

Danny Amendola's ex-girlfriends

Amendola, now 38 years old, previously dated Olivia Culpo, a model that was named Miss USA and Miss Universe in 2012. They reportedly dated on and off from 2016-2019.

Culpo is now married to 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.

Amendola also dated singer Jean Watts from 2020 to 2023, but there wasn't a confirmed reason for their split. He has yet to confirm publicly that he's in a relationship with Pohl, but rumors have swirled over the past few months.