At just 19 years old, funny girl Debby Ryan has gathered a loyal following of fans across the country. Tween and teen girls can’t seem to get enough. Not to worry, the Disney channel star is already hard at work shooting the 2^nd season of her hit show “Jessie.” But is Debby’s rising popularity  about to take a serious plunge?

Teen girls may not be too thrilled with the rumors that Debby has been romantically involved with Niall Horan of One Direction. The heartthrob and his bandmates have female fans everywhere falling head over heels.

Could there really be some competition for Niall’s affections from Disney’s leading lady?  We went right to Debby and begged her for answers: is she getting serious with Mr. Horan? Debby told us: “That’s the rumor…I’ve never met Niall. I actually don’t know much about him other than he’s in that band. I think there could be worse rumors, but I’m not dating him.” And so it’s settled. The young stars aren’t headed in a relationship direction. Ladies, there is still hope yet!