Rumors have swirled for months that American Idol 10 alums Stefano Langone and Haley Reinhart were an item. Yes. DATING.  Not that I gave it much thought. But since James Durbin just outed them in an interview? WHY NOT CREATE A POST!

Yep. In an interview with KBFX in Bakersfield, Calif, American Idol alum James Durbin lets the cat out of the bag.  James, talking about his recent wedding to his long-time girlfriend, Heidi Lowe, reveals that his best man, Stefano was not flying solo.  “Stefano is now dating Haley,” says James, “They’ve been dating for awhile, so she was there with Stefano.”

James also talks about holding the wedding 18 minutes so that another Season 10 pal,  Casey Abrams, could find his way to the chapel!

Casey Abrams Signs a Record Deal!

There is a Facebook page of James and Heidi wedding photos at James Everett Photography that include pics of Haley, Stefano and Casey.

Watch the interview below. James also talks about his new record, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, and more.

  • electric_dog

    Eww!

  • Anonymous

    Plus with him being the guy who took off his shirt during the tour, if one was inclined already to think Stefano was rather impressed with himself, the shirtless vamping did nothing but confirm that feeling.

    Yeah, but you got to admit, his shirtless self was something to be impressed about. Lordy, I still remember, he looked mighty fine. 

  • Anonymous

    If “dating”, does it mean that they are really hooking-up as boyfriend and girlfriend, or just trying to get the the girl (in this case looks like Stefano) by having dates? He didn’t exactly say that they are an item so how sure is it that they are going steady? Anyway, because I don’t know Stefano personally and he seems like a good man (but he is sort of a ladies man so I don’t know how serious he is with Haley) so if it is their choice then I hope for the best for the 2 of them! 

  • too-cool-for-school

    I remembered something like that too. It seemed like they both had a mutual disliking for each other at one point. Maybe it was a cover-up? Either way, they/their attitudes both kinda irk me. They’re good singers but they’re pretty uppity for people that haven’t really achieved that much success in the music biz yet. But what do I know? :D

  • TBTW

    First of all – I wouldn’t say that Haley fans in general despise Stefano… but yes some of the more vocal fans are against the relationship.

    My guess it’s mainly for two reasons;  1) that they like Casey better and were hoping Casey and Haley were or would get together, and/or 2) they believe the TV edit where Stefano was portrayed as a “player” and will hurt or cheat on Haley.

    Count me in as one of the Haley fans that is supportive of “Staley” because it seems to me like she is really happy with him (see video tour pics for evidence) and I think they share a lot in common, including a very supportive musically talented family.

  • Leandro Cardim Da Silva

    Haley seems to have some really CBD fans. But they must be just something like 1 or 2%. The normal fans really don’t care for it, and will just buy her CD even if she’s dating somekind of Charlie sheen. And, of course, people out of the bubble who eventually liked some of her songs couldn’t care less about if she dates stefano or even if she dates a girl.

  • Leandro Cardim Da Silva

    But I must say, her CD is really taking a long time to be released. Even though she has a very devoted fanbase (not big, but dedicated, like James) it may costs her some sales.

    And what about Pia? I think Interscope really forgot they have a record deal with her. LOL

  • Anonymous

    The more popular moniker (canon, if you will) of the Stefano-Haley relationship is called Stefaley, while Steley is the interesting shipping (even though personally is kind of creepy) of Haley-Steven Tyler (there is even a fan fiction for that, you know where it is IDFers, haha), and the Casey-Haley ship is called (and canon name based on tweets from Interscope during the BICO release) is called Caley. Yeah, shipping doesn’t need to be serious, but it is sure good enjoyment to see relationships – may it be friendly, musical or romantic – within the group.

  • halo9125

    Pia tweeted the other night about a promo tour. They have absolutely not forgotten her, and new music should be released shortly.

  • http://twitter.com/HaleysShindig HaleysShindig

    Thanks for pointing that out. They have pulled in some huge names to work with Pia on her new album and I can’t wait to hear what they came up with. I think “This Time” was a mistake since it was obviously an “off the shelf” song they were trying to make work for her to capture some quick sales and it harmed her reputation some because of it not doing well. I think they learned their lesson, went back to the drawing board and will shock a lot of naysayers when the new material comes out. Pia has grown as an artist since the show and I am rooting for her to make it! 

    As far as Haley taking a long time, it is all relative. I think Interscope is treating her not so much as an AI contestant but more as a new artist to market to a Non-AI crowd. They put out some feelers for the size of her fan base with the EP and BICO and found, like most AI contestants, TV viewers don’t buy albums. I think, and this is only hopeful speculation, that when her single drops you will see it promoted like any other Interscope artist’s new work. I can’t see them spending all the time and money to make the album with the writers/producers they’ve pulled in to just rely on her her fan base. 

  • Ringo

    As to the Haley, Stefano moniker, I’d go with Halfano, because Haley should go first and their kids are going to really going to be mini-me’s. 

  • Anonymous

    What about HaleNo, Haha. 

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/QITX2RYNSHNN3QTIOLDNSZ5D74 someone

    OMgosh. He’s less than desirable. He’s a big flirt. I’m sure he see’s it as a notch on his sleeve. So he gets the pretty gal and when he gets bored he’ll move on with his boring self. There is a reason he was voted off early. It was no accident. People don’t find him all that after all.

    She needs someone swankier than tiny steph. Give me a break.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/QITX2RYNSHNN3QTIOLDNSZ5D74 someone

    and a big kudos to Kelly Clarkson for supporting Dr Paul. I think I’ll buy her CD now.