As a seasoned observer of love stories unfolding on reality television, it is fascinating to see how these individuals navigate their relationships both on and off-screen. From the heartbreaks and triumphs, we get an intimate glimpse into the lives of these people who have willingly put their hearts on the line for the chance at true love.
Cassie Randolph’s relationship with Brighton Reinhardt is coming up roses.
Ultimately, the former Bachelor contestant revealed on November 25th that she is now engaged to the musician following his proposal at the breathtaking Newport Coast, California.
In a recent interview with People, published on November 27th, she excitedly shared that when Brighton knelt down and asked, “Will you marry me?,” as he opened the ring box, her instant response was, “Oh my goodness, yes!” She confessed that she was totally taken aback. She had no clue about it at all.
2021 saw the confirmation of a 29-year-old’s relationship, and they recently shared photos capturing the moment when they revealed a stunning 5-carat cushion-cut diamond ring during their proposal.
Simultaneously, other Bachelor Nation stars couldn’t help but express their delight over the news. Annaliese Puccini, from season 22 of The Bachelor, wrote under the announcement, “Ahhh YAY!! Congratulations.” Elyse Dehlbom, who appeared with Cassie in season 23, also chimed in, “I am so happy for you!” Kaitlyn Bristowe simply responded with a red heart emoji.
Previously, Cassie opened up about her deep bond with Brighton, a friendship that blossomed over five years. She attributes the strength of their relationship as the reason for their connection. Interestingly, they rekindled their friendship shortly after Cassie’s split from contestant Colton Underwood during season 23.
She shared with Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti on their “Almost Famous” podcast in 2022 that she had been friends with Brighton for seven years. That last summer, he was incredibly supportive throughout everything. He’s not strange; instead, he can be quite defensive or protective, encouraging me to speak more than I might prefer. It’s not a bad thing, but rather a good one.
Before starting a new relationship with Brighton in May 2020, Cassie had been dating Colton previously. Their rocky romance didn’t come to an end then, though. In fact, in September, Cassie filed a restraining order against Colton, but later withdrew it following a private settlement between the two parties.
In the same month that Colton publicly identified as gay on Good Morning America (April 2021), he also issued an apology for his decision to end their relationship.
He expressed his regret by saying, “From deep within me, I apologize sincerely. I’m sorry for any hurt and emotional turmoil I inflicted. I deeply regret the way things turned out, wishing I could have addressed my own issues before causing harm to others.
Now, keep reading to see where more Bachelor Nation couples stand.
Status: Split
In the finale of season 21 of “The Bachelorette”, it seemed like former contestant Jenn Tran, aged 26, was on her way to a happy ending with her final choice, Devin Strader. However, during an appearance on “After the Final Rose” in September, Jenn confessed that Devin, also 28, turned cold towards her once the cameras stopped rolling.
During a September 3 episode, Jenn explained to host Jesse Palmer that the man she was involved with was making grand declarations of affection one day, only to act indifferent and deny any feelings the next. She said all the assurances he had given her, and all the love he had professed to provide, seemed to vanish overnight.
The narrative unfolded further when Devin posted a 13-minute video on Instagram, detailing his perspective and expressing accountability, while also explaining the reasons behind the termination of their relationship during a 15-minute phone conversation.
In August, when Jenn asserted that I ended our conversation abruptly, I countered by stating that she pressed me to disclose the issue at hand, as I struggled to figure out how to share my intentions face-to-face.
He expressed that he was unsure of any other options, implying that he had been holding off on telling her face-to-face. Essentially, she made him take action.
Ever since that moment, Jenn has gracefully moved towards “Dancing With the Stars” and might have found herself drawn closer to her dance partner, Sasha Farber. Speculations of a romantic connection between them have been persistent since their elimination on October 29th.
Status: Split
In November 2022, Greg Grippo, who was one of Katie Thurston’s suitors on The Bachelorette the previous year, appeared alongside Victoria Fuller in the season eight finale of Bachelor in Paradise. During their time there, they disclosed that they were in a relationship. However, by April 2024, he had announced that they had ended their relationship.
Previously, Victoria Fuller and Johnny DePhillipo were engaged, but prior to them announcing their relationship on the finale of Bachelor in Paradise‘s eighth season, they had already parted ways.
Status: Divorced
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist became engaged in November 2023 at the end of the first season of “Golden Bachelor,” and they officially married during a live television wedding in January 2024.
However, three months after their nuptials, the couple announced that they were breaking up.
During their interview on Good Morning America with Theresa in April 2024, Gerry stated, “Theresa and I have had many personal talks about our relationship and we’ve carefully examined our circumstances, including our living arrangements. We’ve reached a mutual decision that it seems appropriate to end our marriage.
They reached a divorce settlement in June 2024, according to court records reviewed by TopMob News.
Status: In a Relationship
The underwater welder John Henry Spurlock and nurse Kat Izzo didn’t initially connect until halfway through season nine of “Bachelor in Paradise”. However, they were ready to take a leap of faith. As he presented an Ascher cut Neil Lane diamond, he expressed his intention differently: “I’m going to try something out of the ordinary today. My heart is guiding me, and it tells me that you are extraordinary, you are everything I’ve been searching for.
Status: Split
Despite her nerves about a Paradise engagement, an all-dressed-in-white Eliza Isichei (one of Clayton Echard‘s exes) happily accepted Aaron Bryant‘s oceanfront proposal. Touched by the software salesman’s decision to reach out to her mom for her blessing, she gushed, “I knew I was not in control of what was going to come out of my mouth.”
The finale’s coda acknowledged Charity’s ex and marketing manager Eliza had hit some bumps after returning from Mexico, and days later they announced they had officially ended their engagement.
“Tricky emotions watching it all unfold,” he wrote on Instagram December 2023. “We’re leading our amicable split with nothing but positivity and mutual respect for one another.”
Status: Split
Though postpartum nurse Kylee Russell lamented boyfriend Aven Jones‘ unwillingness to get down on bended knee—a move he was purportedly prepared to make while romancing Bachelorette Rachel Recchia—she ultimately accepted Aven’s Paradise proposal to “get out of here and make it work.”
Though that meant her planned engagement gown remained packed, “I just had to do what I felt was right,” she said. “Love is all about taking risk.”
Two days after their December 2023 finale aired, she announced on her Instagram Stories that their relationship had “dissolved due to multiple infidelities.” Aven later issued an apology to Kylee, writing, “I have made major mistakes in the relationship and hurt someone who was very close to me.”
Charity Lawson expressed her satisfaction with the current season in an interview with TopMob News, a sentiment that fell short of her grand finale in August 2023. In a romantic gesture, integrative medicine specialist Dotun Olubeko declared their love as “perfect,” proposing to the child and family therapist by getting down on one knee and asking, “Will you make this fairytale come true by marrying me?
Status: Engaged
Zach shall get his happy ending. Despite more than a few Fantasy Suite-related stumbles, Zach Shallcross ended season 27 in March 2023 down on one knee. “I am so in love with you,” he told travel nurse Kaity Biggar. “You are my world. The love I feel for you is something I could have never imagined.”
In July 2023, the Texas-based duo made an even bigger step in their journey, with Kaity sharing on Instagram, “Officially roommates.” They’re currently planning their October 2025 vows.
Status: Broke Up
Brandon Jones declared his eternal love for Serene Russell during their proposal on season seven of Paradise, but unfortunately, they parted ways five months later. In a joint Instagram post from May 2023, the couple (with Brandon being a runner-up on Michelle Young’s season and Serene having courtships with Clayton Echard) shared that their relationship had been difficult in the public eye, and they asked for no malice as both were experiencing significant pain.
The romantic relationship between pilot Rachel and general contractor Tino Franco had hit a roadblock. During the broadcast of their 2022 season, he was seen kissing another woman, an action that he later admitted was wrong. “I absolutely condemn my actions,” he said on The Viall Files. “It wasn’t right. It wasn’t fair to Rachel, and it continues to trouble me to this day. I feel ashamed of what I did, and if I could go back in time, I would change it a million times.
The story unfolded as follows: Status: Split
After dating Justin Glaze, a notable figure from Bachelor Nation, Susie later confirmed that they had parted ways in August 2024.
Status: Split
Minnesota elementary school teacher Michelle accepted a Neil Lane sparkler from Texas-based sales exec Nayte Olukoya—and a $200,000 check from producers to put toward their future home. But, ultimately, the pair just didn’t have the right foundation, announcing their breakup six months after their season’s finale aired in December 2021.
Though he said on The Viall Files, “There was lots of ups and downs, lots of arguments, lots of fights and just not really clicking, not really seeing eye-to-eye,” Nayte acknowledged that not having that final split conversation in person was “a dick move.”
The duo from BIP season seven, Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian, successfully shared their vision of idyllic Sunday mornings with viewers. However, they were only able to spend a few dozen weekends together before deciding to part ways. In a joint statement released in January 2022, their coordinator Maurissa (who was previously involved with Peter Weber) and lawyer Riley (one of Tayshia Adams’ suitors) explained that this separation was necessary for both of them to focus on personal growth.
Status: Split
The initial same-sex couple from Bachelor Nation announced their separation in October 2019, which was six seasons into the show “Bachelor in Paradise”.
Love and concern for each other has always been central in our relationship. Our main focus has been ensuring our own well-being. With deep affection, we’ve chosen to step back from our relationship for a while. We aspire for what is best for us in the long term, and at this moment, that means growing separately.” [This statement was shared on Instagram.]
Currently, the status is: Engaged
Status: Married
Never hurts to have a little practice run. While planning their September 2023 vows, Serena Pitt (a finalist on Matt James’ season) and Joe Amabile (the Chicago grocery store owner who found fame after Becca Kufrin sent him home night one in 2018) decided to just do the damn thing at City Hall near their New York City digs, roughly one year after leaving Paradise engaged.
“JUST MARRIED !!” Serena, now hosting the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast with her husband, captioned the October 2022 video. “We are still having a wedding this September but who doesn’t want to get married twice!”
Kenny Braasch, a renowned boy band manager, expressively declared his deep affection for Mari Pepin as he placed a Neil Lane diamond ring on her finger during the finale of Paradise in 2021. “I am absolutely smitten by you,” he said, “and I honestly can’t imagine my life without you.” Following their elimination by Tayshia Adams in week five, they moved from Maryland to Chicago and started planning their lifelong journey together. Before their oceanfront wedding in Puerto Rico, which took place in November 2023, they made their relationship official by getting matching tattoos during a vacation in the Bahamas in May 2023.
Status: Married
Becca Kufrin, who was once the Bachelorette, and Thomas Jacobs (one of Katie Thurston’s suitors) began dating during season seven of “Bachelor in Paradise” in 2021. They split up while still on the show, but rekindled their relationship after filming ended. In May 2022, they revealed they were engaged, with Becca taking the initiative to propose. As she told TopMob News, she hopes this empowers others to break conventions. In return, Thomas proposed in October of the same year. In September 2023, they welcomed their first child, a son named Benson. On Instagram, Becca shared, “No words can express the love and awe we have for this little boy.” A few weeks after welcoming Benson, the couple decided to tie the knot in an impromptu ceremony on October 13, 2023.
Status: Split
In the final episode of season 17 of “The Bachelorette” in 2021, Katie got engaged to Blake Moynes. Their love for each other was first expressed during their overnight date that included a paintball adventure, a cowboy tub, and a heart-to-heart conversation under the night sky.
Bending down, Blake expressed to Katie, “You’re worth the universe, and I can’t wait to stand by your side and assist you each day from now on.
Three months following the broadcast of their proposal, the pair declared their separation. In synchronized statements, they expressed, “We are deeply thankful for the precious moments we experienced together and the incredible journey that unfolded throughout this past year. However, we have come to the realization that we are not a good match as lifelong partners. It is the kindest decision for us both to proceed separately.”
Presently, she is betrothed to comedian Jeff Arcuri.
Current status: In a relationship
Status: Split
Following her replacement for Clare Crawley‘s 2020 season on The Bachelorette, Tayshia became smitten with Zac Clark. Despite exiting the show as an engaged couple, Tayshia, who had taken over as lead and eventually co-host, later disclosed that their relationship faced some challenging periods.
She expressed on the “The Ben and Ashley I. Almost Famous” podcast in August 2021 that it can be challenging to maintain a new relationship while being absent for a few weeks, and she was being sincere about this.
She added, “It seemed necessary for us then to recall why we were together. And I believe that’s quite natural.” However, in November 2021, TopMob News reported they had parted ways.
Status: Split
During season 16 of ‘The Bachelorette’, Clare became deeply smitten by Dale Moss. So much so that they got engaged by the fourth episode. However, more twists followed as Tayshia secured an engagement later on. Interestingly, Dale subsequently announced on social media that his relationship with the hairdresser had ended even after Tayshia’s engagement.
Approximately a month later, whispers of reconciliation swirled around them as they were seen together. By July 2021, following multiple reunions, Clare and Dale had fully rekindled their relationship—with a ring on her finger to prove it. However, in September, they split up once more. Now, Clare is blissfully married to Ryan Dawkins and they’re anticipating the birth of their first child together.
Status: Split
Following his short-lived engagement with Hannah Ann Sluss and later separation from Madison Prewett, fans were optimistic that things would work out for Peter in the third attempt. Sadly, it seems that his relationship with The Bachelor season 24’s Kelley Flanagan was not destined to last. On New Year’s Eve 2020, the pilot announced that their nine-month relationship had ended.
Pete shared on Instagram that although our relationship was brimming with many cherished moments, it ultimately didn’t succeed in the long run. However, Kelley remains someone who holds a unique place in my heart forever.
In 2022, they made another attempt at flying again, but in May of the same year, they disclosed that their relationship had come to an end.
Status: Split
After the thrilling 2020 finale, the duo shared on Instagram that they would no longer be continuing their relationship. “Myself and Madi have mutually decided not to move forward with our relationship any further,” I penned down. “Let me assure you, this wasn’t an easy decision for either of us, but after many heartfelt discussions, we came to the agreement that this was what was best for both of us. The love and respect I hold for Madi will continue to stand strong.
In her remarks, Madi expressed, “I’ll forever cherish and honor him. I firmly believe that our lives were destined to intersect, and we’ve both grown for the better as a result.
Status: Split
During The Bachelor’s 24th season, Peter and Hannah Ann were engaged for a short while. Regrettably, just two episodes before the finale, it became apparent that they were experiencing difficulties only a month into their committed relationship. Most notably, Hannah Ann was taken aback by Peter’s lingering affections towards Madison.
She said, “All I’ve truly desired is for someone to offer their complete devotion, as I am doing for them. And yet, you ended my first engagement.” Before returning the ring, she expressed this sentiment. “You took that away from me. It was trust you demanded of me, and that’s what I have been asked to give – patience and faith in you.
Relationship Status: Married
Dylan Barbour and his BIP season 6 partner, Hannah Godwin, officially became husband and wife in a beautiful, multi-day celebration in France. As Hannah shared exclusively with TopMob News, “The wedding was truly magical. I married my best friend, surrounded by our closest family and friends, and it meant everything to us. It was a dream come true.” Mainly, the content creator (who previously had feelings for Bachelor Colton Underwood) is thrilled to now officially call the tech entrepreneur (from Hannah Brown’s season) her husband. “We are definitely committed to a long-term relationship,” she said about their plans to build a life together in San Diego. “Our families are very close, and it feels like we already have that marriage-like bond. We want to create memories and solidify our union, but it’s as if we were already married in many ways.
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