Fans of Station 19 have been buzzing about potential real-life romance between co-stars Jaina Lee Ortiz and Jay Hayden after the pair were spotted together during the holiday season. The drama series, which explores the personal and professional lives of firefighters at Seattle Fire Department’s fictional Station 19, has seen Ortiz and Hayden in the spotlight for more than just their on-screen chemistry.
Ortiz, who plays Lieutenant Andrea “Andy” Herrera, and Hayden, who portrays Travis Montgomery, have fueled dating speculations with their recent social media activity. The rumors began to swirl in December 2021 when Hayden posted a photo on Twitter of Ortiz giving him a kiss on the cheek with the caption, “2022 here we come.”
Their off-screen relationship continued to intrigue fans when, in July 2023, they shared pictures of their vacation in Italy. The posts included images of them enjoying Lago Specchio di Pantellerìa Island, covered in mud after a lake dip. Ortiz also posted about their time in Italy on Instagram Stories, further fueling speculation with captions like, “Probably one of the most amazing experiences of my life!” Despite the exciting vacation, there was no direct confirmation from either star about their relationship status.
The latest round of speculation was sparked by their shared Christmas festivities. Ortiz posted boomerang videos on her Instagram Story featuring the holiday celebration, which included a video of Hayden making a silly face in front of a Christmas tree. Ortiz’s festive post was captioned, “Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!” and included tags for Hayden and actor Eddie Rivera.
In addition to the holiday cheer, Ortiz also shared a video of the empanadas she made, showcasing her Puerto Rican heritage with a caption celebrating tradition.
Jay Hayden’s personal life has been under the spotlight following his 2021 divorce from Nicole Danielle Moore, with whom he shares two children. Their separation and subsequent legal proceedings were well-documented, with Nicole transitioning to using her maiden name and focusing on her own public endeavors.
Meanwhile, Jaina Lee Ortiz’s relationship history has been less publicized, but the recent holiday posts have certainly captured fans’ attention and stoked the flames of speculation about a possible romance with Hayden.
As the festive season wraps up, fans will be watching closely for any new developments in the lives of these Station 19 stars.
