Matt Rife may be back in the business of romance once again!
The comedian attended an event over the weekend in very good company that now has tongues wagging about his relationship status months after he became single.
Matt Rife recently ended things with his partner of nearly a year, Mariah Morse, whom he coupled up with shortly after splitting from actress Jessica Lord in 2024.
The actor took some time to cool off at the Red Clay Strays concert in Boston on Saturday, August 1st with a sand colored haired lady on his arm. Dressed in a shirt and denim combo revealing his chest to an extent, Rife was captured holding hands with his lady friend, who kept it simple in a brown dress with a plunging neckline.
The color of her gorgeous curly tresses would instantly strike a chord in the memory of Rife’s fans, as his last two love interests were gorgeously blonde as well. A source from the actor’s camp has since clarified that they are far from being in a romantic relationship, as Rife was escorting her through the packed venue in his capacity as a friend.
As shared by TMZ, Rife and his ex-girlfriend Mariah had ended their relationship in February after nearly a year together. Interestingly, the former couple had also starred as love interests in the Red Clay Strays’ music video for “If I Didn’t Know You,” which was released days after they parted ways.
Last year, months into the defunct romance, Rife got candid about the reason why he avoids flaunting his relationship with Morse on Instagram or any social media platform. However, he did make an exception to post a picture of them exchanging a kiss during her birthday in 2025, which also doubled as them becoming Instagram official.
The actor and the fitness model reportedly kicked off their romance in March 2025, and in the interview with Just Jared, he confirmed that Morse, whose back was turned to the camera in one of the posts, was indeed his girlfriend.
Rife continued that the reason why he chose to separate his professional life from his personal life, while placing premium privacy on the latter, was that people tend to go beyond their boundaries if they are given the barest minimum of access.
As far as their breakup is concerned, sources confirmed that their demanding work schedules, constant travel, and lifestyle differences got in the way of their romance.
Matt Rife Previously Described Ex, Jessica Lord As His Biggest Supporter
The actor may have taken a much more private stance with Morse, but he had more comments to give about his relationship with Lord, which ended in 2024. As shared by The Blast, the duo amicably went their separate ways after dating for nine months.
During the relationship, he had proudly described the dancer as an important piece in the puzzle of his life, while reiterating that he would very much like to keep things about them as private as possible.
He added that she encouraged him to focus on his health and prioritize spending quality time off the harrowing demands of work and professional life. The stand-up comedian has recorded a thriving career in Hollywood with several packed-out shows and multiple tours.
In 2024, he was forced to take a two-week break from his sold-out ProbleMATTic World Tour, a 115-date run spanning two years and three continents. Rife revealed that emergency health issues were the reason for that decision, and he had to take some time off to focus on getting better.
The 30-Year-Old Admitted It Was Hard To Maintain A Relationship Due To His Schedule
The comedian has since gathered a cult following across his social media platform, thanks to co-signs from his celebrity friends and brilliant wit. As shared by Stylecaster, he got talking about the cons of such fame and a packed calendar during his interview with GQ in 2025.
Rife admitted to not being a fan of dating or getting into relationships, not because he does not want a wife, children, and a family someday, but because when he is touring all year round, it gets difficult to maintain a relationship.
He added that now and then, he meets beautiful women, appreciates their qualities, and acknowledges how they tick all the boxes of what he wants in a potential partner. Unfortunately, he continued, he may not be in the best position to fulfill their needs as a responsible boyfriend.
Early on in his career, Rife was involved in one of the most famous age gap relationships in Hollywood with Kate Beckinsale in 2017. The actress was 44 years old at the time when Rife was just 21 years old. He was also involved in a brief romance with Lucy Hale in 2023 before coupling up with Lord.
Matt Rife Credited Dave Chappelle For Helpful Life Advice Amid Career Demands
In his professional life, the actor is not afraid to be vulnerable about the pressure of having to put his best foot forward in front of thousands of fans on most nights. He confessed that at some point in his career, he really considered leaving everything behind for a simpler life in Ohio where he would work a normal job.
However, a stitch in the form of Chappelle’s helpful gems saved Rife’s nine, and he was able to find a balance in his career. He revealed that his colleague and Netflix star urged him always to make time to create and have a personal life outside the limelight.
Rife emphasized that this advice kept him grounded even as he signed a two-special deal in April 2024 with Netflix, following the success of “Natural Selection,” his first special on the streaming platform.
The comedian made his debut as a comedian on national television shows like MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” and NBC’s comedy competition show, “Bring The Funny.”
The truth about Matt Rife and the mystery lady will come to light anytime soon!
