In December 2025, Kaitlan Collins stirred up speculation about her romantic life when she was seen getting close with an unidentified man during her holiday break from CNN. On Instagram Stories, Collins shared a photo featuring herself and a friend, later identified as Sean Francis, relaxing at a bar. As per her usual approach, Collins neither confirmed nor denied any dating rumors.
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Sorry to break it to you like this, but Kaitlan Collins’ mystery companion on her recent trip to Barcelona isn’t actually her new man. Collins — whose bitter feud with President Donald Trump has kept her in the headlines — posted a carousel of images to Instagram in which CNN’s chief White House correspondent can be seen cozying up to a mystery guy. The photo showed Collins with her arm around her companion while they smiled during their getaway.
However, the man in question turned out to not be a romantic partner, but rather a former colleague, Matt Dornic, whose arm tattoo made him easy to recognize. In fact, Dornic also posted pictures from their vacation in Spain. Based on the comments, they were joined by Collins’ younger brother and Dornic’s boyfriend, Dylan. “Bros and bravas in Barcelona,” Collins captioned her photo carousel. So, there — mystery solved!
Currently, Kaitlan Collins appears to be single and embracing the dating scene. Her last known relationship was with Will Douglas, a pharmacist from Texas, back in 2015. This relationship occurred before she started her role as a White House correspondent for CNN in 2017. Although Collins and Douglas never publicly confirmed their relationship, social media posts suggested they were indeed a couple at one time.
Reports have surfaced that Collins has joined the exclusive dating app, Raya, in search of new connections and possibly a new relationship. A source close to Collins revealed to Radar Online that after her split from Douglas, Collins is eager to meet new people. In terms of what she’s looking for, the insider mentioned, “Kaitlan isn’t just searching for love; she’s seeking someone who can keep up with her career and help her navigate the social and political arenas she excels in.” They noted her hectic schedule has limited her social life, making the dating app a practical choice. “She desires a partner who comprehends her world and can be a true companion in every aspect,” the source added.
Collins is reportedly on a hunt for a new relationship
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At the time of writing, it appears that Kaitlan Collins is officially single and ready to mingle. The journalist’s last public relationship was with Texas native and pharmacist Will Douglas in 2015, whom Collins dated prior to joining CNN as a White House correspondent in 2017. She and Douglas have never confirmed being an official couple, but photos from their Instagram page showed they were clearly together at some point.
It was previously reported that Collins had signed herself up on Raya to meet new people and hopefully be in a new relationship. A source close to the news anchor told Radar Online that Collins was ready to put herself back out there after her breakup with Douglas. As for what she wants in a man? “Kaitlan’s not just looking for love. She’s also looking for someone who can keep up with her career and help her navigate the social and political circles she thrives in,” the insider explained. They added that she hadn’t been able to go out as much as she’d like due to her busy schedule, hence the dating profile. “She wants someone, who understands her world and can be a real partner in every sense of the word.”
Although Collins herself has never publicly discussed her dating life, the 34-year-old journalist got candid about her struggles balancing a personal life and work in an interview with Heather McMahan on her “Absolutely Not” podcast. “I actually think, yes, I do work a lot and all of that, and I sacrifice a lot,” Collins admitted, but she ultimately has no regrets. “I just think you have to pick your priorities, and so doing that is really good for me,” Collins elaborated, noting, “I actually think it makes me a better reporter.”