In November 2010, Michael began stepping out with socialite Brittny Gastineau, and a source for People confirmed the budding romance. "It's just started. But they're really cute together," the insider claimed at the time, later adding, "She thinks he's a really sweet guy. She understands his athletic background since her dad was an athlete." However, when asked about the relationship soon after by E! News, Brittny simply said she thought Michael was "cute" but couldn't say more than that. Michael never commented on the rumours, and nothing else was heard about the pair.