Lauren Scotty Dating lauren scotty dating. Since we first saw Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina hit it off during Hollywood Week on American Idol, we thought they’d make an adorable couple. Then, when Scotty was declared winner during the finale May 25, Lauren rushed to his side and gave him a huge smooch! So did our dream come true? Are Scotty and Lauren the picture perfect Idol couple? Well, if there’s one thing Lauren is good at, it’s teasing Scotty — especially when it comes to their relationship. “They asked if we were dating and I told them to ask you!” Lauren, 16, said to Scotty, 17, as they both walked the press line after the show. After he laughed off her comment, Lauren turned to us and said, “I mean, I’ll never tell. Secret’s safe with me!” That said, Scotty — who’s mature beyond his years — doesn’t seem to take her too seriously and certainly isn’t trying to perpetuate any dating rumors. “Everybody keeps asking me about the smooch. She told me she was gonna do that before ...