Just days after Eric Dane made a glowing red carpet appearance with filmmaker Janell Shirtcliff, whispers of heartbreak began swirling behind the scenes.
While the Euphoria star smiled for cameras at his new show’s premiere in Los Angeles, another woman—his alleged girlfriend Priya Jain—was quietly reeling.
Sources say she never saw this coming.
A Premiere Night That Caught Everyone Off Guard
Eric, 52, was all smiles as he posed at the Countdown premiere on Wednesday, looking relaxed and cozy with Janell Shirtcliff.
But that picture-perfect moment reportedly stunned Priya, who believed she was still in a relationship with him.
According to a Page Six insider, “They never broke up.”
A Relationship That Was Still Active
Priya and Eric were first linked back in November after his separation from estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart.
Despite his ALS diagnosis in April, sources claim Priya stayed close, even supporting him through some of his darkest days.
They had reportedly been exclusive since late last year.
In fact, she still had belongings at his home and had spent time with him just over the weekend—days before he showed up on the arm of another woman.
A New Romance Steps Into the Spotlight
The very next day after their supposed weekend together, Eric and Janell were spotted having dinner at the iconic Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.
The following night, Janell was by his side at the premiere, where the two looked affectionate, laughing and locking eyes for the cameras.
Insiders told Entertainment Tonight that Eric and Janell have been in an “on-and-off” relationship for over three years and share a deep bond.
“They care deeply for each other,” the source said. “She wanted to show up for him during this time.”
Eric Opens Up About Living With ALS
At the premiere, Eric kept things upbeat despite his diagnosis.
“I feel good,” he told Variety, clearly grateful to be back at work.
“It’s nice to be here and see all the hard work come to life.”
Speaking to E! News earlier in the week, he explained how his work helps him stay sharp and forward-focused.
“I’m going to ride this till the wheels fall off,” he said bluntly. “I feel great when I’m at work.”
Though he has lost function in his dominant right arm and anticipates his left hand may follow soon, his determination remains strong.
“My spirit is buoyant,” he said. “That’s what matters.”
Fighting a Rare and Ruthless Disease
Back in April, Eric revealed he had been diagnosed with ALS—a degenerative disease that affects the nervous system, often leading to progressive paralysis.
The condition is incurable, and roughly half of patients face a life expectancy of three years from the onset of symptoms.
Still, Eric is not giving up. He’s taking medication that helps slow the progression and participating in a clinical trial.
“I’ll fly to Germany and eat the head off a rattlesnake if someone told me it would help,” he joked during an interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.
Despite his fears, including losing the use of his legs, Eric says, “I don’t feel like this is the end of me. I’m resilient.”
Rekindling Family Bonds Amid the Battle
In a surprising twist, Eric and his estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart recently called off their divorce.
The two share daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13. Rebecca initially filed for divorce in 2018, but court records show she moved to dismiss the proceedings in March, just a month before Eric went public with his diagnosis.
Priya’s Silence Speaks Volumes
While Eric’s public life seems full of movement—on red carpets, in interviews, and beside a new partner—Priya Jain has remained silent.
According to sources, she was not only blindsided by the appearance with Janell, but left deeply hurt after supporting him through his health battle.
Their last public outing together was just in May.
Now, it’s unclear what happened between then and the whirlwind of events that unfolded this week.
A Complicated Web of Love, Loyalty, and Loss
What started as a promotional week for Eric’s latest show has evolved into something far more complex.
While he’s navigating the biggest health challenge of his life, he’s also caught in a swirl of emotional ties—with an estranged wife, a longtime confidante in Janell, and a heartbroken partner in Priya.
And through it all, Eric insists on staying hopeful.
“I don’t think this is the end of my story,” he said. And for now, both his personal and professional journeys continue—twisting, evolving, and, for some, unraveling in real time.