Robby Soave's Stunning Split: From Marriage to Engagement with a Man
DC's Most Eligible Bachelor Stuns with Whirlwind Romance and Shocking Engagement
In a stunning turn of events, Robby Soave, the charismatic co-host of The Hill's morning show Rising, has left everyone in Washington D.C.'s social scene abuzz after announcing his engagement to a handsome med student just weeks after splitting from his wife of nearly 10 years. But what's even more jaw-dropping is that this isn't the first time Soave has been at the center of a high-profile romance scandal.
The 37-year-old rising star, who will celebrate his birthday next month, has been a fixture in D.C.'s social circles for years. His chiseled good looks and charming on-air personality have made him a fan favorite among politicos and media personalities alike. But behind the scenes, Soave's personal life has been shrouded in secrecy – until now.
Sources close to the couple confirm that Soave and his wife, Caroline "Carrie" Soave, a former high school sweetheart, had been living separate lives for months before their official split last year. The reason? A whirlwind romance with Jie Jung Shih, a dashing med student at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Insiders reveal that the two met at a trendy bar on U Street in D.C., where Soave allegedly swept Shih off his feet with his charming smile and quick wit.
But what's truly astonishing is how quickly Soave has moved on from his long-term marriage to this new relationship. Just weeks after announcing their split, he popped the question to Shih with a stunning Tiffany & Co. ring in Taormina, Sicily – a romantic getaway that left friends and family stunned.
"It was love at first sight," Soave gushed about meeting Shih in an interview with Politico. But what's equally eye-catching is how little time has passed since his split from Carrie. The couple's nine-year anniversary celebration in Posano, Italy, just six months ago still fresh in everyone's minds – and the photos of their happy times together are still plastered all over social media.
Soave's Instagram account, once filled with loving posts about his wife and marriage, has now been scrubbed clean of any mention of Carrie. It seems that the former couple's high-profile split is a done deal – and Soave's new romance is where the spotlight will be shining bright from now on.
But it's not just the speed of his relationship that's got everyone talking; it's also the shocking revelation that Soave has been hiding in plain sight as a gay man. While some fans have expressed shock at this new development, others claim they've known about his secret for years.
"Robby's always been out and proud in our circle," claims a source close to the couple. "But I guess he wanted to keep it under wraps from the public eye."
As news of Soave's engagement spreads like wildfire through D.C.'s social scene, reactions have been mixed. Some fans are overjoyed for the happy couple, while others have taken to social media to spew hate-filled comments and homophobic slurs.
"The amount of extremely homophobic comments this is getting is truly astounding and disgusting," wrote one outraged fan. "Why can't people just be happy for other people's happiness? The haters had no call to spew their irrational hatred like that."
Despite the backlash, Soave has received an outpouring of support from his colleagues and fellow pundits – including former Rising co-hosts Kim Iversen and Ryan Grim.
"Congratulations Robby! Wishing you both many great years ahead!" exclaimed Iversen on social media. "You two are a true power couple – inside and outside the world of politics!"
Soave, a decorated journalist who made it onto Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2016, has always been a trailblazer in his career. Now, with this bombshell engagement news, he's cemented his status as one of D.C.'s most eligible bachelors – and we can't help but wonder what the future holds for this dashing couple.
Will Soave and Shih make it down the aisle? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: their whirlwind romance has captured the hearts of fans and haters alike, proving that love knows no bounds – not even those of social media fame or D.C.'s high-stakes politics.
