German TV Host Laura Wontorra Publicly Introduces New Boyfriend Riccardo Basile
German sports presenter Laura Wontorra (37) publicly confirmed her relationship with TV host Riccardo Basile (34) via Instagram in late June 2026, sharing romantic posts from New York and Los Angeles. The couple, who have known each other for years, began dating in early 2026 after sparks flew at a BILD party in February. Wontorra is currently covering the 2026 World Cup for Magenta TV, while Basile works for Sky. Their social media posts have delighted fans.
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Laura Wontorra Confirms New Relationship with Riccardo Basile
German sports presenter Laura Wontorra (37) has officially confirmed her relationship with Sky presenter Riccardo Basile (34) through an Instagram story. Wontorra posted a photo of Basile at the airport with the caption 'My hot bf and all his luggage,' marking the first public acknowledgment of their romance. BILD had exclusively reported on the relationship at the end of May 2026. The couple, who have known each other for years, were seen canoodling in New York and Los Angeles, cuddling on the beach in the Hamptons, and dining in Malibu. They are believed to have been a couple since early 2026, with sparks first flying at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February 2026. Wontorra was covering the Football World Cup in the USA for MagentaTV, and after the final, the pair departed together for summer holidays.
Laura Wontorra Confirms New Relationship with Riccardo Basile
German sports presenter Laura Wontorra (37) has officially confirmed her relationship with presenter Riccardo Basile (34) through an Instagram story. Wontorra posted a photo of Basile at the airport with the caption 'My hot bf and all his luggage,' marking the first public acknowledgment of their romance. The couple, who have known each other for years, were previously reported by BILD to be in a relationship at the end of May 2026. They have been seen together in New York, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons, sharing intimate moments on social media. Basile was previously a co-host on 'Wontorra – der Football Talk,' hosted by Laura's father Jörg Wontorra. The first sparks reportedly flew at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February 2026. After the World Cup, the couple is now heading on summer holidays together.
Sports Presenters Laura Wontorra and Riccardo Basile Share Beach Photos from the Hamptons
German sports presenters Laura Wontorra (37) and Riccardo Basile (34) have publicly shared affectionate beach photos from the Hamptons on Instagram, confirming their romantic relationship. Wontorra, who works for Magenta TV, posted a selfie showing Basile with his arm around her while she smiles and wears an Adidas hoodie with a 1994 World Cup print. The couple, who have known each other for many years, reportedly became a couple in early 2026 and were first spotted together at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February. They have kept their relationship private until recently, with Wontorra only posting joint photos in late June. The post received enthusiastic reactions from fans and fellow celebrities, including model Lena Gercke and presenter Frauke Ludowig. Basile previously co-hosted a football talk show hosted by Wontorra's father, Jörg Wontorra.
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Laura Wontorra and Riccardo Basile: Sports Presenters Share Romantic Beach Photos from the Hamptons
German sports presenter Laura Wontorra (37) has posted romantic beach photos with her new boyfriend, Sky host Riccardo Basile (34), from the Hamptons in New York. The couple, who have known each other for years, went public with their relationship in early July 2026 after keeping it private for several months. Wontorra's Instagram post, featuring the couple cuddling on the beach with Basile shirtless and Wontorra in an Adidas hoodie with a 1994 World Cup print, received enthusiastic reactions from her 600,000 followers. Prominent figures including model Lena Gercke and host Frauke Ludowig commented with praise and heart emojis. The article notes that the couple's relationship was first reported exclusively by BILD in May 2026, and that sparks reportedly flew at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February 2026. The news comes as England faces Argentina in a World Cup semifinal, a match Wontorra is set to host for MagentaTV.
Laura Wontorra enjoys romantic time with new boyfriend Riccardo Basile in Los Angeles
German presenter Laura Wontorra (37) is enjoying a romantic getaway in Los Angeles with her new boyfriend, Sky presenter Riccardo Basile (34). The couple was photographed at the Nobu Malibu restaurant, with Wontorra posting 'LA Girl forever' on Instagram. The pair have known each other for many years, with Basile previously co-hosting a football talk show hosted by Laura's father Jörg Wontorra. They are reported to have been a couple since early 2026, with sparks first flying at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February. Wontorra, who has over 600,000 Instagram followers, received positive comments from fans and 'Let's Dance' professional Massimo Sinato. The couple has not yet made an official public statement about their relationship.
Laura Wontorra Enjoys Romantic Time with New Boyfriend in Los Angeles
German sports presenter Laura Wontorra (37) is enjoying a romantic getaway in Los Angeles with her new boyfriend, Sky presenter Riccardo Basile (34). The couple, who have known each other for years, posted idyllic photos from Nobu Malibu restaurant on Instagram, with Wontorra captioning them 'LA Girl forever.' Their relationship, which reportedly began in early 2026, was first reported by BILD in late May. Sparks first flew at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February 2026. Wontorra is in LA for work, covering the World Cup semi-final between Spain and Belgium for Magenta TV. The couple has not made an official love statement but has shared glimpses on social media, delighting Wontorra's 600,000 Instagram followers.
Laura Wontorra and Riccardo Basile Share Pizza Date in New York
Sky host Riccardo Basile (34) posted an Instagram story on Sunday evening showing his girlfriend, TV presenter Laura Wontorra (37), playfully looking at a pizza with her tongue out at the restaurant Lucali in Brooklyn, New York. Wontorra reposted the image with a cryptic caption: 'If I wrote you a love letter would you write back?' The couple, who have known each other for years, went public with their relationship exactly one week earlier via a joint mirror selfie over New York streets. BILD exclusively reported on their romance at the end of May 2026. The first sparks reportedly flew at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February 2026. Wontorra is currently working for Magenta TV during the 2026 World Cup, reporting live from stadiums, and appears to be enjoying her free time with Basile.
Laura Wontorra Shows New Boyfriend Riccardo Basile on Instagram
German sports presenter Laura Wontorra has publicly introduced her new boyfriend, Riccardo Basile, for the first time on Instagram. The post, shared on June 29, 2026, features the couple together in New York City, marking a public confirmation of their relationship. The announcement was covered by Bild Sport, highlighting the couple's love appearance in the city. The post has garnered attention as Wontorra's first Instagram post featuring her new partner, signaling a new chapter in her personal life.
Laura Wontorra Introduces New Boyfriend Riccardo Basile on Instagram
German sports presenter Laura Wontorra has publicly introduced her new boyfriend, Riccardo Basile, for the first time on Instagram. The couple shared a love appearance in New York, marking the first official confirmation of their relationship on social media. The post, published on June 28, 2026, was covered by Bild Sport, highlighting the personal milestone for the well-known media personality. The announcement has generated interest among fans and followers, as Wontorra had previously kept her private life relatively low-key. The Instagram post features the couple together in New York, signaling a new chapter in her personal life.
Laura Wontorra Publicly Introduces New Boyfriend Riccardo Basile on Instagram in New York
German TV personality Laura Wontorra (37) has publicly introduced her new boyfriend, TV presenter Riccardo Basile (34), on Instagram for the first time. The couple, who have known each other for years and previously worked together on 'Wontorra der Football Talk' hosted by Laura's father Jörg Wontorra, have been romantically involved since early 2026. They kept their relationship private for several months until the first sparks reportedly flew at BILD's 'Place to B' party in February 2026. BILD had exclusively reported their relationship at the end of May 2026. In her Instagram story, Wontorra shared a mirror selfie from New York's SoHo district, while Basile posted content from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Brooklyn Bridge, and the city skyline. Wontorra is currently working for Magenta TV, reporting live from World Cup stadiums, making their time together valuable. Basile is also using the New York trip for professional commitments, including a collaboration with a dietary supplement manufacturer.