Katie Thurston weighed in on a thorny take about her marriage.
A former contestant on The Bachelor quickly responded to someone who sent a direct message predicting her divorce from Jeff Arcuri. The message claimed Jeff was unhappy and hadn’t engaged with her recent social media posts, so she went straight to Jeff to confirm. She then shared a screenshot of the original message as proof.
On April 21st, Katie posted a video to her Instagram Stories where she questioned Jeff, saying, “Are you divorcing me?” She explained that he hadn’t liked any of her last six posts, which she found concerning.
And as the video revealed, Jeff was taken aback by the rumor.
“Really? I don’t use Instagram,” the comedian said. “I’ll go like their posts right now if you want me to. I actually don’t like anything on there.”
After Katie told Jeff where the rumors were coming from, he asked, confused, “Someone actually asked you if I was leaving you, and if I didn’t like your things?”
When the reality TV star revealed to her husband that she’d been filming, he jokingly replied, “I’m leaving you!”
Their playful video showed how strong their relationship still is, but he’s also made it clear that his wife, the star of The Bachelorette, comes first, particularly while she’s fighting stage 4 breast cancer. He was actually the one who encouraged them to have a quick wedding last March before she began cancer treatment.
Jeff, who proposed to Katie the previous September, told Us Weekly in a joint interview that he wanted to be by her side if she needed to go to the hospital, simply to be able to say, ‘My wife is in there.’ He felt it was important to be present and supportive, and he didn’t want to be separated from her during any difficult time.
Indeed, Jeff emphasized to his wife, “I just want to be everywhere with you as much as I can.”
Meanwhile, Katie also reflected on her husband’s “sweet sentiment.”
Okay, seriously, when he did that, it just melted my heart! It was the sweetest thing ever, like he really meant ‘in sickness and in health,’ you know? It just shows everyone he’s not going anywhere, he’s committed, and honestly, it’s everything I’ve ever wanted to see! He’s proving he’s here for the long haul, and I’m just… obsessed!
For a relationship status update on more members of Bachelor Nation, keep reading…
Status: Dating
Before The Golden Bachelor even premiered, Mel Owen faced some criticism. He appeared on the MGoBlue Podcasts With Jon Jansen and stated he wouldn’t choose women over 60, and preferred contestants without artificial hips or wigs.
Although his longtime partner, Peg Munson, is also in her sixties, their relationship is full of energy and excitement. The former NFL linebacker told Glamour he describes her as “high-energy.”
Even though he didn’t kneel during his final game in November 2025, the athlete—who is also a lawyer—presented a Neil Lane diamond ring, explaining, “This symbolizes our dedication to each other and gives us the space to build our future together.”
Status: Engaged
Spencer Conley, who made a good impression on Jenn Tran with his friendly personality during The Bachelorette, found a connection on season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise. He shared a post with Jess Edwards (who previously tried to win over Joey Graziadei on The Bachelor) hinting that they were falling for each other – a way of saying they weren’t quite ready to say “I love you” yet. In August 2025, Spencer posted on Instagram that he felt like he’d “already won.”
Jess echoed the sentiment, posting on her social media, “Just feeling a little excited about this guy and everything!”
They were overjoyed! After deciding to prioritize their relationship over the $250,000 prize, they got engaged and were happily surprised with a $190,000 check as they left.
“Everything that we’ve been through,” Jess said, “has led us to this exact moment.”
Their relationship led her to move to Dallas. Jess shared during the November 2025 After the Finale Rose special that she would be relocating to Texas within a few weeks.
Status: Dating
Bailey Taylor Brown shared on Instagram in August 2025 that her date with Jeremy Simon was the best first date she’d ever had, after taking him out during the tenth season of Paradise. But could it also be their last? Bailey, who originally competed for Grant Ellis’s affection, and Jeremy, who almost won over Jenn on The Bachelorette, recently overcame their biggest fight yet when Bailey discovered Jeremy had hesitated about letting Susie Evans go.
Their romance really blossomed while they were in Costa Rica. Even though they didn’t make it to the end of Bachelor in Paradise, they decided to continue dating after the show finished filming. They’ve already met each other’s families and are making plans to live in the same city together.
In a September 2025 Instagram post, Bailey expressed how fortunate she felt to have met her partner and shared her excitement for the future.
Status: Dating
It looks like things are still going well for Andrew Spencer, from Katie Thurston’s season of Paradise, and Alexe Godin, who appeared on Grant’s season. Six days after Andrew publicly called Alexe his “love” on Instagram in August 2025, she reciprocated, calling him her “darling” in a post of her own.
Even though they picked love instead of the $250,000 prize on the BiP finale, they still received $125,000 to take home.
“This is incredible,” Alexe exclaimed. “I’m leaving with money, but more importantly, with love.”
The couple is taking their relationship to Chicago, as the show will share Alexe’s exciting plans to relocate there with Andrew.
I remember seeing her post on Instagram back in September 2025 – it was so sweet! She wrote that she’d finally met someone who gets her, someone as wonderfully quirky as she is, and she was so excited to build a life together with them. It really warmed my heart!
Status: Split
During the finale of Bachelor in Paradise, a tense situation unfolded when Sean McLaughlin claimed Kat Izzo had hidden a laptop and was secretly communicating with a former boyfriend through letters. Kat, who works as a nurse practitioner, firmly denied contacting him while on the show.
She actually asked if we were still together, can you believe it? And I just blurted out that yeah, we basically were, because honestly, I never expected to meet anyone else here. I was holding onto something, even though it was probably foolish, because the thought of finding someone new hadn’t even crossed my mind!
Despite being eliminated before the finale of Paradise, Kat and Dale continued their relationship. The show later revealed that the two – Kat, who appeared on Zach Shallcross’ season, and Dale, a former contestant on Clare Crawley’s season – traveled the country together and were making plans for a future together, even discussing moving closer to each other.
Dale wrote under Kat’s August 2025 Instagram post that things were difficult at times, but they got through it as a team, and he wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.
But their journey came to a close in early 2026.
As a lifestyle expert, I often hear about dealbreakers in relationships, and something Kat shared on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast really resonated. She mentioned that his firm refusal to move from New York City was a major issue for them – a classic case of differing lifestyle preferences causing friction.
She said he didn’t see a future for his career in San Diego. She admitted she never got a clear explanation from him and wasn’t sure what his real reasons were.
Status: Just friends—for now
As a lifestyle expert, I was really rooting for Gary Levingston from Golden Bachelorette and Leslie Fhima, who you might remember as a fan favorite on Golden Bachelor. They seemed so happy leaving Bachelor in Paradise – they even posted about starting a new chapter together! But now, it sounds like things are a little complicated. Apparently, Leslie isn’t quite ready to take the relationship to the next level, and she’s still figuring out if she sees a romantic future with Gary. It’s a bit of a surprise twist, considering how well they seemed to be connecting!
She shared that she and Gary talk constantly. Appearing on Bachelor Happy Hour in August 2025, she described him as one of her closest friends, someone she turns to when she needs help. He’s a calming influence, and they consistently support each other, always having each other’s backs.
Even though they live far apart – she’s in Minnesota and he’s in California – she’s still optimistic about their connection. She explained that, for her, the most important part of any relationship, especially a romantic one, is building a strong friendship first. She wants to be with someone she considers her best friend as they both get older.
Status: Just friends
Kim Buike, a frontrunner on Golden Bachelorette, has found love with Faith Martin, who previously received the first impression rose from Gerry Turner. Despite being eliminated on season 10 of Paradise, the pair are still together. In August 2025, Faith shared a video on Instagram showing Kim enjoying a date with her in Washington state.
In the end, they realized they were better suited as friends than as a couple.
In a September 2025 Instagram video, Faith explained that she and the other person talk about two or three times a week, despite living five and a half hours apart. She clarified that they’re not in a romantic relationship, and never were. They simply had a strong connection while filming the show.
Grant initially connected with 25 women on The Bachelor, but ultimately chose Juliana Pasquarosa. Unfortunately, the couple broke up less than three months after their proposal was shown on television.
Grant announced on Instagram on June 13th that he and Juliana have decided to break up. He explained that they both tried their best and cared deeply for each other, but after careful consideration, they realized they weren’t compatible in the long run.
Joan Vassos found love after appearing on The Golden Bachelor and then starring as the Bachelorette on the show’s first-ever Golden Bachelorette season. She got engaged to Chock Chapple during her time on the show.
During the November 2024 finale of The Golden Bachelorette, Joan shared a hopeful message, saying, “We’re proof that it’s never too late to find happiness, no matter what challenges life brings.” Moments before Chock proposed in Bora Bora, she told him, “I’ve waited for this incredible moment to tell you that I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you—waking up with you every morning and kissing you goodnight.”
Even though they’re currently in a long-distance relationship, they’re gradually starting to plan their future together.
Joan explained in a February 2026 Instagram Q&A that they’re planning a 2027 wedding because their children are also starting to plan their own weddings. They want to avoid having both events happen around the same time, so they’re waiting until their kids are settled with their wedding plans.
At the end of season 21 of The Bachelorette, it seemed like Jenn Tran, who previously appeared on The Bachelor, had found love with Devin Strader. However, during the After the Final Rose special in September 2024, Jenn shared that Devin quickly became distant once filming wrapped.
Jenn explained to Jesse Palmer that he had passionately declared his love for her one day, but completely changed his tune the next, denying he’d ever felt that way. She said all the loving promises he’d made suddenly disappeared.
The situation escalated when Devin posted a 13-minute video on Instagram explaining his perspective. In the video, he took responsibility for his actions and detailed the reasons behind their breakup, which he had originally discussed during a 15-minute phone call.
Jenn said he ended their relationship during a phone call in August, but he insists she pressed him for answers when he was trying to tell her in person.
He said he’d been wanting to tell her face-to-face, but she pushed him to reveal it sooner than he’d planned. He felt like he had no other choice.
Jenn then joined the cast of Dancing With the Stars and formed a connection with her dance partner, Sasha Farber. They continued dancing together even after being eliminated in October 2024, but eventually ended their relationship in 2025.
Greg Grippo, who was a contestant on Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette, started dating Victoria Fuller from Bachelor in Paradise in November 2022. They announced their relationship on the season eight finale of Bachelor in Paradise, but Greg shared in April 2024 that they had broken up.
Before revealing their relationship on the season eight finale of Bachelor in Paradise, Victoria Fuller ended her engagement with fellow cast member Johnny DePhillipo, and then began dating Greg Grippo.
Gerry Nist and Theresa Nist got engaged in November 2023, at the end of the first season of The Golden Bachelor, and were married in a televised ceremony in January 2024. They are now divorced.
However, three months after their nuptials, the couple announced that they were breaking up.
Gerry and Theresa have been having open and honest talks about their relationship and living arrangements. During an appearance on Good Morning America in April 2024, Gerry announced that they have mutually decided to get a divorce.
They reached a divorce settlement in June 2024, according to court records reviewed by TopMob News.
Oh my gosh, you guys, I nearly fainted when I heard! Gerry actually told everyone on Bachelor Happy Hour in April 2025 that he’s seeing someone! And get this – he said it’s going well! I’m seriously so happy for him, it’s amazing!
Tennis star Joey has found love! After dating 32 women, he proposed to project manager Kelsey Anderson during the March 2024 season finale. He told Kelsey, “I can’t wait another minute to tell you that I love you,” before getting down on one knee. Joey was captivated by her positive energy, saying it was a feeling he’d never experienced before. He shared that meeting Kelsey made him realize just how wonderful his life could be, and he’s excited to build a future with her.
Oh my gosh, I was so rooting for John Henry and Kat! I mean, John Henry, the underwater welder from Charity’s season, and Kat from Zach’s? When they finally connected on Bachelor in Paradise, it was like fireworks! He even proposed with one of those gorgeous Neil Lane rings – an Ascher cut, can you believe it?! He told her he was following his heart and that she was everything he was looking for. I seriously thought they were the real deal! But then, just days after the finale aired, they announced they were breaking up. Apparently, their jobs were just going in different directions, and they couldn’t make it work. They posted this really sad message about being grateful for all the support, but honestly, I was devastated! I was already picturing their wedding!
Eliza Isichei, who previously dated Clayton Echard, is engaged! Despite feeling anxious about finding love again after her time on Paradise, she said yes to a proposal from Aaron Bryant on the beach. She was especially touched that Aaron asked her mother for her blessing before popping the question, admitting she was so emotional she couldn’t control what she said.
However, the couple later announced they were ending their engagement. Eliza and Aaron shared on social media in December 2023 that while the split was difficult to watch unfold, they were parting ways amicably with positivity and respect for each other.
Despite hoping for a traditional proposal, Kylee Russell accepted Aven Jones’ proposal on Bachelor in Paradise because she wanted to try and make their relationship work. She’d even had an engagement dress picked out, but never got to wear it. Kylee explained she followed her heart, believing love requires taking chances. However, just two days after the show’s finale aired in December 2023, she revealed on social media that the relationship had ended due to Aven’s cheating. Aven later apologized, admitting he’d made serious mistakes and hurt Kylee.
Charity Lawson is thrilled with how her season of The Bachelorette ended! She hinted to TopMob News that things were going well, but her August 2023 finale was even more exciting than she let on. Dotun Olubeko, an integrative medicine specialist, proposed to Charity, a child and family therapist, getting down on one knee and declaring their love “perfect.” He asked her to marry him and make their relationship a reality.
Although they’re planning a wedding for 2025 or 2026, Charity will first be hitting the dance floor on Dancing With the Stars. Dotun surprised her with the news on The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose, saying he knew how much she loved to dance and that he was excited for her to have this opportunity.
Zach Shallcross proposed to Kaity Biggar at the end of season 27 in March 2023, despite some challenges along the way. He told Kaity, a travel nurse, that she was his world and he was deeply in love with her. In July 2023, the couple, who are based in Texas, announced they had moved in together.
Kaity and her partner got married on May 23, 2025, in a small, intimate chapel ceremony. They had originally planned a bigger wedding, but Kaity realized it wasn’t necessary. As she explained on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast in June 2025, she wanted to focus on what truly mattered – their love and connection – and felt she was getting too caught up in minor details.
However, one thing especially impressed her. The aunt who signed her up to compete for Zach’s affection discovered the charming chapel near Austin where they held their wedding. Kaity explained, “It was exactly what we wanted.”
Danielle Maltby and Michael Allio, who seemed like a promising couple after meeting on Bachelor in Paradise, have broken up. Both had experienced significant loss – Danielle lost her fiancé to a drug overdose, and Michael’s wife passed away, leaving him to raise their son James alone. After a year of Danielle moving to Ohio to be with Michael, they confirmed their split. Michael explained on a podcast that while they loved each other, they weren’t compatible, and he was grieving the loss of both the relationship and the future they had planned together.
Brandon Jones proposed to Serene Russell on season seven of Paradise, telling her he would love her forever. However, their relationship didn’t last. Just five months after getting engaged on the show, the couple announced their split in a May 2023 Instagram post. They explained that trying to make things work privately had been very difficult with so much public attention, and that despite their love for each other, the breakup was incredibly painful. They asked for privacy and kindness during this difficult time. Brandon had previously competed for Michelle Young’s affection, while Serene had a connection with Clayton Echard.
Pilot Rachel and contractor Tino Franco ended their engagement after he kissed someone else while their season of the show was still being broadcast. Tino later admitted on the Viall Files podcast that he deeply regrets his actions. He said he doesn’t excuse what he did, that it was unfair to Rachel, and that he still feels ashamed and wishes he could have handled things differently.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen relationships play out in all sorts of ways, and the story of Susie and Clayton’s journey is definitely one of those. After a dramatic finale on ‘The Bachelor’ where Susie initially said no, they did try to make things work off-camera. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be – they split after about six months. But honestly, I admire Susie for prioritizing her own happiness. She’s shared that while they had some great times, she wasn’t truly thriving in the relationship and felt disconnected from who she wanted to be. She realized it was best to move on, and that takes a lot of courage. She’s really focused on getting back to feeling like herself, and that’s always a good thing!
Susie then began dating Justin Glaze, who is known from Bachelor Nation, but they ended their relationship in August 2024.
Michelle, an elementary school teacher from Minnesota, received a proposal and a $200,000 check for a future home from Nayte Olukoya, a sales executive from Texas, after appearing on a reality show. However, the couple ultimately broke up six months after the show’s finale in December 2021, realizing they weren’t a good long-term match. Nayte later admitted on a podcast that their relationship had many conflicts and that ending things without an in-person conversation was a mistake.
Michelle later began dating Jack Leius in 2023, and they got engaged the following year. They were married in Minnesota in June 2025.
Fans were really hoping for a lasting relationship between Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian after seeing their connection on Bachelor in Paradise. However, the couple announced their split in January 2022, sharing that they’d only been together for a short time. In a joint statement, Maurissa (who previously dated Peter Weber) and Riley (known from Tayshia Adams’ season) explained that they both needed to focus on personal growth and decided to go their separate ways, despite not anticipating this outcome.
Status: Split
Oh my gosh, you guys, I was SO thrilled when Wells and Katie got engaged on Bachelor in Paradise – they were the first same-sex couple ever on the show! But then, like, the worst Halloween ever, they announced they’d broken up. I was totally heartbroken for them!
We’ve always cared deeply for each other, and prioritizing our own well-being has always been important to us. With love and sadness, we’ve decided to separate so we can both grow as individuals. We believe this is the best path forward for us in the long run, and right now, it means going our separate ways, as we shared in a joint statement.
Status: Engaged
Paradise lost? Not quite. Though Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer broke up in Mexico during the BIP‘s seventh season, they realized they could see forever in each other’s eyes. Initially settling in San Diego, the travel nurse (who competed for Tayshia’s heart) and the financial manager (who received Matt James‘ first impression rose) recently purchased a place in his hometown of Tulsa.
“About to enter our Chip and Joanna Gaines era because your girl bought her very first house!!!” Abigail wrote on Instagram in July 2023. “Excited to start our next chapter and for all the memories we’ll create here!!” Starting with a few wedding plans. Ahead of their move, Noah proposed at a beachfront San Diego home in August 2023.
Oh my gosh, you guys, I’m still freaking out! Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile – Joe, from Paradise and even before that, from Becca’s season! – they just went and got MARRIED! Like, a real, official, City Hall wedding in New York! It was October 2022, almost a year after they got engaged on Paradise. Serena posted this adorable video and said they’re still planning a big wedding for September 2023, but who wouldn’t want to get married twice?! Seriously, I’ve been following their journey since day one, and I’m SO happy for them! Serena is even hosting Bachelor Happy Hour with her husband now, it’s the cutest!
Kenny Braasch proposed to Mari Pepin with a Neil Lane diamond ring during the 2021 finale of Paradise, declaring his deep love for her and saying he couldn’t imagine life without her. Mari, who first appeared on The Bachelor and charmed Matt, relocated from Maryland to Kenny’s hometown of Chicago to start planning their future together. Before their November 2023 wedding – a 65-person oceanfront ceremony in Puerto Rico – the couple solidified their commitment with matching tattoos during a May 2023 trip to the Bahamas. Kenny was previously eliminated from Paradise by Tayshia Adams in week five.
Status: Married
Becca Kufrin, who starred on The Bachelorette, and Thomas Jacobs, a contestant from Katie Thurston’s season, found love on season seven of Bachelor in Paradise in 2021. They briefly split up during filming but got back together after the show ended.
In May 2022, they announced their engagement, revealing that Becca had proposed. She told TopMob News that she hoped their unconventional approach would encourage others to break tradition. Thomas returned the gesture by proposing to her in October of the same year. In September 2023, they welcomed their son, Benson, with Becca sharing on Instagram that no words could express how much love they felt for him.
Just weeks after Benson’s birth, the couple had a surprise wedding ceremony on October 13th.
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