Melinda Gates and Jon Du Pre are no longer dating, despite rumors suggesting an engagement

Melinda Gates is not engaged to Jon Du Pre, despite rumors that she is engaged. A spokesperson denied the speculation after Gates was photographed wearing a large diamond ring on her finger. The couple was first linked in 2022 when they were spotted together at a basketball game. Melinda shares three children with her ex-husband Bill Gates and his ex-wife Gina Larsen.

Melinda's romance with Du Pre marked her first public relationship since announcing her divorce from Bill in May 2021. They made the decision to end their marriage in August 2021, three months after they announced their separation. Melinda has since opened up about what led to the end of their marriage, saying it wasn't one moment or one specific thing that happened. Bill weighed in on Melinda's comments two months later, sharing on Today that it was a tough thing. He explained how he and Melinda were able to move forward after their split, saying that he has responsibility for causing pain to his family and that he feels good that all of them are moving forward now.

In a joint statement, the couple expressed their belief in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and their desire for space and privacy for their family as they navigate this new life.