Nearly a year after his divorce from Olivia, Ethan Plath is sharing a glimpse of his new relationship. On January 1, 2025, the 26-year-old star of Welcome to Plathville posted a series of photos on Instagram, revealing his new girlfriend. Though Ethan kept details of her identity private, he praised her as one of the “sweetest, kindest, and patient people” he has ever met.
Ethan’s post marks a fresh start, as he looks forward to the new year. “Looking forward to the next year and what it has to bring,” he shared. The post includes several candid photos of the couple, starting with a picture of them sitting outside an auto repair shop. Other images feature Ethan snapping photos of his girlfriend unaware, followed by a cute bathroom selfie, as well as photos of them together in front of a yellow convertible.
Ethan and Olivia’s relationship ended in 2023 after five years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in 2024, and viewers witnessed the tension in the latest season of Welcome to Plathville. While Ethan was initially reluctant to dive back into dating, Olivia has been more open about her love life since the split. She shared that she primarily dates long-distance, finding it easier to keep her personal life separate from her time in Los Angeles.
Olivia has also introduced her new boyfriend, Brendan, to fans through the show. Meanwhile, Ethan, who has been candid about his struggles in moving on from Olivia, began dipping his toes back into the dating scene. In a later episode, Ethan made the first move by asking a woman for her number while dancing.
Before revealing his new girlfriend, Ethan was private about his personal life. His January 1 Instagram post marked the first time he shared a major update, introducing his new partner with a heartfelt message. Reflecting on his past relationship, Ethan shared that despite their best efforts, things didn’t work out between him and Olivia. “We were constantly pulling each other in opposite directions in life,” he wrote in a 2023 post announcing their separation, adding that he will always care for Olivia and wishes her the best moving forward.
