Portnoy Keeps Girlfriend D'Aloia Out of Spotlight

Barstool founder cites concerns for his 'idiots' who work for him as reason to shield younger girlfriend from public eye.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 9:55am

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Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, revealed in an interview that he and his 26-year-old girlfriend Camryn D'Aloia have made a mutual decision to keep their relationship private. Portnoy, 48, cited concerns about protecting D'Aloia from the 'yo-yos' and 'idiots' that work for him at Barstool, saying he worries about what would happen to his long-time employees if the company were to go away.

Why it matters

Portnoy is one of the most polarizing figures in sports media, and his personal life has been heavily scrutinized, especially his relationship with the much younger D'Aloia. This decision to keep their relationship private speaks to Portnoy's desire to shield his girlfriend from the intense public spotlight and the potential backlash from his outspoken fanbase.

The details

Portnoy and D'Aloia were first linked in April 2024 after being spotted at a Celtics-Heat NBA Finals game in Miami. Portnoy confirmed the dating rumors a year later, but the couple has largely avoided making public appearances together. D'Aloia's Instagram page is also set to private. Portnoy cited concerns about the 'absolute morons' who work for him at Barstool, saying he worries about what would happen to them if the company were to go away, as many of them have 'no life skills'.

  • Portnoy and D'Aloia were first linked in April 2024.
  • Portnoy confirmed the dating rumors in 2025.

The players

Dave Portnoy

The founder of Barstool Sports, a popular sports media company known for its provocative and controversial content.

Camryn D'Aloia

Portnoy's 26-year-old girlfriend, who is 22 years younger than him.

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What they’re saying

“She's rarely with me. People are nuts, so she doesn't want to be in the middle of it, and I don't want her in the middle of it. I have absolute morons who work for me, and if I quit, I don't know what they're going to do.”

— Dave Portnoy

“Some of our guys are charity cases, no doubt.”

— Dave Portnoy

The takeaway

Portnoy's decision to keep his relationship with D'Aloia private highlights the challenges of being a high-profile media figure and the need to protect one's personal life from intense public scrutiny, especially when there is a significant age gap between partners.