Maya Jama’s ex fiancé Ben Simmons sparks new romance rumours with actress Eiza Gonzalez as they head out for dinner in NYC
He split from Maya Jama last summer after a whirlwind relationship and engagement.
And Ben Simmons has sparked rumours that he could be moving on from the Love Island host as he was spotted out for dinner with Eiza Gonzalez on Friday evening.
The pro basketball player, 26, was joined by the actress and a group of pals as they departed high-end Japanese restaurant BONDST in New York City.
He and Eiza, who has appeared in films such as Baby Driver and Ambulance, wrapped up warm while departing the hotspot city restaurant.
And it comes after reports last month that Ben sent his ex Maya a legal letter demanding she returned the £800k engagement ring that he had given her.
Maya Jama’s ex fiancé Ben Simmons sparks new romance rumours with actress Eiza Gonzalez as they head out for dinner in NYC
Stepping out in the Big Apple, Eiza kept her look simple with a fitted black midaxi dress and matching sock boots.
While she added a neutral coat on top, leaving her glossy raven tresses to fall freely as she added a radiant pink-toned palette of makeup.
As Ben wrapped up in a pair of wide leg black trousers, matching hoodie and coat on top.
While he kept a low profile with a baseball cap and his hood up, as pals followed behind the duo.
Eiza dated Aquaman star Jason Momoa last year, following his divorce from Lisa Bonet.
The pair then reportedly split due to being ‘just very different people.’
While Ben and Maya called time on their relationship last summer as they were both reported to be focusing on their respective careers, six months after getting engaged.
Ben proposed to Maya around Christmas 2021 with a gorgeous diamond ring, following a whirlwind seven-month romance.
Ex: Ben split from Maya Jama last summer after a whirlwind relationship and engagement
Night out: Stepping out in the Big Apple, Eiza kept her look simple with a fitted black midaxi dress and matching sock boots
Simple: While Ben wrapped up in a pair of wide leg black trousers, matching hoodie and coat on top
Return: But now Ben is said to have asked for his pricey engagement ring back after his romance with Maya
But now Ben is said to have asked for the pricey jewellery back after their failed romance.
A source told The Sun: ‘Given Ben has never, until now, asked for the ring back, you can appreciate the letter came somewhat as a surprise to Maya.
‘Ben was really shocked when she left and didn’t give him the ring back.
‘He was madly in love with her and thought it was forever so was really p***ed she didn’t give it back. It cost around $1million and they were engaged less than a year.’
Over: The new Love Island host, 28, and the basketball player, 26, split last summer after a whirlwind romance so that they could both focus on their careers
A representative told MailOnline: ‘Maya received a request from Ben’s representatives on Friday afternoon, asking her to return the engagement ring that he gave her as a gift last year.
‘This was the first time that she has been asked by Ben to return it and, for the avoidance of any doubt, she has never refused to return it.
‘Maya is making arrangements to return the ring to Ben and wishes him all the best.’
Together: Maya and Ben were first romantically linked in June 2021 after they were seen on a night out together at restaurant Sexy Fish in London’s Mayfair