RORY MCILROY laughed and joked in an interview with Amanda Balinois just days after unverified rumours broke that they are dating.
The golf superstar filed for divorce from wife Erica Stoll last month after seven years of marriage.
Shortly after McIlroy sparked romance rumours with CBS Sports reporter Balionis after they shared a flirty interview.
Balinois is believed to be going through a divorce of her own after being spotted without her wedding ring live on air.
Neither McIlroy nor Balinois have commented on the rumours, with reports suggesting they just have a personal relationship.
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But another interview at the Canadian Open on Sunday has sparked fresh speculation of a romance.
One fan reacted to the interview saying: "I’m shocked CBS Sports allowed this…"
Another added: "Seeing Amanda Balionis interview Rory McIlroy makes me convinced she's got evening plans with him."
A third wrote: "A very smiley interview there with Rory McIlroy and Amanda Balionis."
Balionis has been married to Bryan Renner, a football coach, since 2022.
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She has worked for CBS Sports covering golf for seven years and has interviewed McIlroy multiple times.
Their most recent meeting came after the Brit tied for fourth at the Canadian Open, with his Ryder Cup team-mate Bob MacIntyre winning the tournament.
