Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on March 28, 2025, 3:37 PM

Love can be spooky, but sometimes it vanishes like a ghost. Holly Madison and Zak Bagans, who dated for six years, have officially called it quits. They have split before, but the Girls Next Door alum says this time it's really over. What led to this final decision? And what does the future hold for both of them?

Holly Madison has made it clear that her relationship with Zak Bagans is done. After multiple attempts to make it work, she's ready to move on. What exactly did she say about the split? Despite their on-again, off-again past, the Girl Next Door Adventures host is completely over.

“Zak and I broke up for good, for good,” Holly said on the March 24 episode of her and Bridget Marquardt's Girl Next Level podcast. “I know we’ve been very off and on, you guys are probably like, ‘You guys broke up last spring, right?’” 

But it turns out, it was only last month that the pair—who first sparked romance rumors when the former Playboy Bunny visited Zak at his Sin City based Haunted Museum in 2019 decided to sever ties completely.

“It was off and on over the course of the like five-and-a-half years,” Holly continued. “We were together but very off and on over the past year—very, very much. So, we broke up, and I mean unfollowed on social media, which we’ve never unfollowed each other before through all the breakups.”

Holly has been open about her feelings regarding the six-year relationship with Zak. She acknowledged the ups and downs, hinting at personal growth and lessons learned. It's tough to say goodbye, but sometimes it's necessary. What are her reflections on their time together?

Emphasizing the gravity of their split this time around, Bridget added, “That’s when you know it’s serious.”

Six years ago, Holly’s building romance with the paranormal investor marked her first public relationship since finalizing her divorce from Insomniac Events founder Pasquale Rotella with whom she shares kids Rainbow, 12, and Forest, 7 a few months before.

And though their journey wasn’t without its bumps in the road, the Down the Rabbit Hole author previously expressed how grateful she was for Zak’s love and support amid receiving her autism diagnosis in 2023.

“I'm lucky enough to be dating somebody who just has always kind of understood me and accepts me for who I am, so getting the diagnosis wasn't super shocking to him,” Holly shard in 2024. “I am lucky that I haven't had a ton of trouble in recent relationships as far as feeling an intimate emotional connection with somebody"

Holly's focusing on what's next. She is probably diving into new projects and rediscovering herself. She's a strong woman, and we can expect great things from her. What does Holly have in store for us? Hugh Hefner

Indeed, Holly was known in the early aughts as the former head girlfriend of late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who died of natural causes in 2017. But since their 2008 breakup, she has opened up about their unconventional relationship and her time in the PlayBoy Mansion.

"It was odd because after I left the relationship, I was so shell shocked because I realized that this vision, I'd had of him the whole time as this amazing person was just kind of something I had wished for and kind of made up in my own head," Holly shared in 2023. "And I realized the person I was looking at was really a stranger. So, I never really had any desire to say anything to him."

"I knew there was problems in the relationship the whole time, and, obviously, super huge red flags," she continued. "But there was also the other side of the relationship where we were really close and he would tell me all these positive things, so I always hoped that things would change."

Their relationship had some good times along with struggles. Looking back can give us an idea of what went wrong. Here is a timeline of their journey together.

She was in reality TV, and he hunts ghosts. Did their careers affect their relationship? It can be challenging to date someone with a very different job. What challenges did their jobs present?

Zak is probably still focused on Ghost Adventures. Maybe he's even got new projects in the works. He seems passionate about his work. What can we expect from Zak in the paranormal field?

How will the breakup affect Zak? It's never easy to go through a breakup. Let's hope he has a good support system. How is Zak dealing with this change in his personal life?

Fame can make things tough. Always being in the spotlight can add extra stress to a relationship. Paparazzi and gossip can damage connections. How does fame strain a relationship?

Having demanding careers can take a toll. It's hard to find time for each other when you're super busy. Managing work and love can be tricky. How do you balance it all?

Sometimes, people grow apart. If you have different goals, it can create tension. Make sure you're both on the same page. What if you want different things from life?

What can we learn from Holly and Zak? Their experiences can offer insights into relationships. Here's some advice for anyone going through a tough time.

Talking openly is key. Be honest with each other. Communication can help you overcome challenges.

You won't always agree. It is important to compromise and understand each other's point of view. Accepting each other's flaws is key. How can you accept your differences?

Sometimes, you have to move on. Recognizing when a relationship isn't working is important. Staying in a bad situation can be harmful. When is it time to let go?

Holly Madison and Zak Bagans have split for good. Their relationship had highs and lows, but ultimately, it wasn't meant to be. We wish them both the best as they move forward. Remember, relationships are complex.