Kaitlyn Bristowe Fires Back at Critics Over Jason Tartick’s Dog Name Choice

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Kaitlyn Bristowe is firing back at critics.

A former contestant on Bachelor Nation has lately addressed the criticism that arose when she disclosed her disappointment that her ex-fiancee, Jason Tartick, called his new golden retriever Teddy, a name she had planned to use for a potential future kid of hers.

Kaitlyn stated in a post on her Off the Vine podcast’s Facebook page on April 7, as reported by Us Weekly, “Yes, Teddy is a popular choice for dog names. Regardless, Teddy has the freedom to call his dog whatever he pleases. However, it’s disappointing that he was aware it was my desired baby name. We had discussed it for quite some time.

After the April 3rd episode of her podcast in which she labeled Jason’s actions as “unkind and pitiful,” many people online showed little compassion. Nevertheless, the 39-year-old made it clear that she has given a great deal of thought to her past relationships when reflecting on herself.

In my journey through relationships, there are still significant areas I’m working on, but let me emphasize that I’ve put in a considerable amount of effort already. The transformation I’ve experienced within myself is astounding, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the person I’ve become today. My path to self-discovery doesn’t need to conform to anyone else’s idea of what a journey should look like.

Kaitlyn made it clear that she holds no ill feelings towards Jason, whom she was involved with from 2019 until 2023.

In a world where telling your own tale can be both daunting and liberating, she openly expressed. However, I urge everyone to consider the concept of ‘yes, and.’ I harbor no malice towards anyone. At this moment, I am choosing to ‘allow it,’ and I’m grateful for the clarity I’ve provided.

The victor of “Dancing With the Stars” expressed feeling empowered by standing up for herself, yet she also confided that choosing to speak up isn’t always the most straightforward option.

She inquired, “Is there apprehension about my reaction that I’ve formulated?” To which the answer is affirmative. However, I am opting for optimism and faith. Onward we go, for all of us.

Read on for a relationship status update on past Bachelor Nation love stories. 

Status: Engaged

 

On his first night at the Bachelor mansion, Grant Ellis could have encountered 25 possible romantic prospects, but it was Juliana Pasquarosa who ultimately received his final rose. As they plan for their upcoming wedding, the bride-to-be shared what is most important to her on that special day.

 

In her interview with TopMob News in March 2025, she emphasized that regardless of the location or appearance, it’s crucial for something to be filled with love and everyone from our family being present. She added that as long as we’re together, we’ll always have a fantastic time no matter what activities we engage in.

Currently, Joan Vassos is in an engaged relationship with Chock Chapple. After appearing on ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and departing from Gerry Turner’s season prematurely, she moved on to star as the lead on the inaugural season of ‘The Golden Bachelorette.’ It was during this run that she met Chock Chapple and accepted his proposal.

On the November 2024 finale of ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ Joan declared, “We’re living proof that there is always hope, no matter what life brings us, even at our age.” In a picturesque proposal in Bora Bora, Chock expressed his love for her, saying, “I’ve waited for this moment in this beautiful location to tell you that I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, waking up next to you each morning and kissing you goodnight.

Status: Split

 

In the season finale of The Bachelorette (season 21), it seemed like Jenn Tran, a former Bachelor contestant, was on the brink of her perfect ending with her final choice, Devin Strader. However, in September during After the Final Rose, Jenn, aged 26, disclosed that Devin, who is 28, turned cold towards her as soon as the recording ended.

 

During the September 3rd broadcast, Jenn shared with host Jesse Palmer her experience when the man she was in love with abruptly changed his feelings and behavior. She explained that all the affectionate promises he had made to her and the love he claimed to have for her seemed to vanish overnight.

 

The events became more complex as Devin posted a 13-minute video on Instagram, explaining his perspective and accepting responsibility, while also providing reasons behind his decision to end the relationship during a 15-minute telephone conversation.

 

Although Jenn asserted that he ended their relationship over the phone in August, he maintained that Jenn pressed him about the issue, wanting to know why things weren’t right, as he attempted to figure out how to deliver the bad news face-to-face.

 

He admitted that he wasn’t sure about what other option was left, and then added, mentioning his hesitation to share the news with her directly. Essentially, she made it necessary for him to act.

 

After that, Jenn made her way onto ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and may have also found a place in the affections of her dance partner, Sasha Farber. There has been speculation about their relationship ever 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 finale of Bachelor in Paradise season eight. There, they disclosed that they were in a relationship. However, in April 2024, he shared that their relationship had ended.

Previously, Victoria Fuller and Johnny DePhillipo were engaged, but before they could announce their relationship to the public during the finale of Bachelor in Paradise‘s eighth season, they parted ways.

Status: Divorced

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist got engaged in November 2023 during the final episode of the premiere season of “The Golden Bachelor,” and they officially married in a live broadcast wedding ceremony 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 explained, “Theresa and I have had many deep conversations about our relationship, focusing particularly on our shared living situation. After careful consideration, we’ve decided together that it seems best for us to end our marriage.

They reached a divorce settlement in June 2024, according to court records reviewed by TopMob News.

Relationship Status: Set to Marry

After wooing 32 potential wives, tennis player Joey Graziadei found his ideal partner in project manager Kelsey Anderson. “I can’t delay any longer to express my love for you,” Joey said to the recipient of his final rose during the March 2024 finale. “There’s something about you that captivates me. You have an energy that makes me grin, and it’s a sensation I’ve never felt before.”

Envisioning his future with the woman from Louisiana, he added, “I had always imagined having a wonderful life, but I truly didn’t know how incredible that life could be until I met you.

In the ninth season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’, John Henry Spurlock, one of Charity Lawson’s suitors, and Kat Izzo, who competed for Zach Shallcross’ heart, didn’t initially connect. However, as the season progressed, they decided to take a chance on each other. During the course of their relationship, John proposed with an Ascher cut Neil Lane diamond, expressing his feelings by saying “I’m going to try something a little different… My heart’s telling me that you are amazing, you are everything I’ve been searching for.”

Regrettably, only a few days after the season finale, they announced their separation. They explained in a joint Instagram post that while their career paths were diverging, they were thankful for the love and support they had received from family, friends, and ‘Bachelor Nation’.

In the conclusion, it was revealed that Eliza Isichei (one of Clayton Echard’s former partners) had encountered some difficulties following their trip to Mexico. Despite her initial reservations about a proposal from Aaron Bryant during their Paradise engagement, she graciously accepted. Touched by his thoughtfulness in consulting her mother for her blessing, she expressed, “I couldn’t predict what words would come out of my mouth next.”

A few days later, they made the announcement that they had formally ended their engagement. In an Instagram post on December 2023, Charity acknowledged the challenging feelings he experienced during these events, stating, “It was tricky to watch everything unfold. We’re parting ways now with only positivity and mutual respect for each other.

Despite postpartum nurse Kylee Russell’s disappointment at boyfriend Aven Jones’ initial reluctance to propose—a gesture he had reportedly planned while courting Bachelorette Rachel Recchia—she eventually agreed to Aven’s Paradise proposal, choosing to leave their past issues behind and make the relationship work.

Two days after their televised finale in December 2023, Kylee announced on her Instagram Stories that their relationship had ended due to multiple instances of infidelity. Aven later extended an apology to Kylee, acknowledging his mistakes and expressing regret for the pain he caused her.

Charity Lawson playfully shared her delight with TopMob News about the season’s outcome, which was actually a significant announcement of her upcoming wedding. Dotun Olubeko, an expert in integrative medicine, declared their love as “perfect,” asking Charity, a child and family therapist, to elevate their fairy tale by becoming his wife. Although they haven’t set a specific date yet, the couple mentioned possibilities for 2025 or 2026. Before walking down the aisle, however, Charity will grace the dance floor on Dancing With the Stars. On The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose, Dotun excitedly told Charity, “You like to dance and have fun, and we’ve discussed how incredible this opportunity would be. I am thrilled to announce that you’ll be appearing on Dancing With the Stars! Let’s do this!

 

Status: In a committed relationship
Zach will have a joyful conclusion to his romantic journey. Although he experienced some bumps along the way during the Fantasy Suite, Zach Shallcross concluded season 27 in March 2023 on one knee. He expressed his deep affection for travel nurse Kaity Biggar by saying, “I am deeply in love with you. You are my universe. The love I feel for you is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.”
In July 2023, the couple from Texas took a significant step forward in their relationship by officially moving in together. They’re currently working on setting their wedding date for October 2025.

Hey there! As a lifestyle advisor, I’ve always been intrigued by the fascinating world of Bachelor Nation. Danielle Maltby, who experienced heartache years ago with her late fiancé, and single father Michael Allio, who shares a 7-year-old son named James with his deceased partner, seemed destined for a romantic tale within this reality TV sphere during season seven of ‘BIP’.

However, despite their promising start, they’ve unfortunately parted ways. A year after Danielle moved from Nashville to Ohio to be with Michael, he confirmed the split on an episode of Jason Tartick’s ‘Trading Secrets’ podcast in September 2023. As Michael put it, “It’s truly disheartening when a relationship doesn’t work out, especially after investing so much into it.” He went on to explain, “When relationships don’t succeed, and you realize that love is present but compatibility is lacking, you grieve not only the loss of the person and the friendship, but also the future you had envisioned together.

Brandon Jones declared his enduring love for Serene Russell during their proposal on season seven of Paradise, but unfortunately, their relationship didn’t last. Five months after their engagement was shown, they announced their separation in a joint Instagram statement in May 2023. They acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining their relationship under public scrutiny and expressed their pain, asking for understanding instead of negativity.

Status: Breakup

Rachel’s relationship with general contractor Tino Franco hit a roadblock when he was caught kissing another woman during their 2022 season broadcast. In an interview on “The Viall Files”, he admitted, “I have no defense for what I did at all. It wasn’t right, it wasn’t fair to Rachel, and it continues to haunt me daily. I am ashamed of my actions and if given the chance, I would do things differently a million times over.

The status is indeed interesting. In essence, Susie Evans initially turned down Clayton Echard during the 2022 finale, eventually reconnecting off-camera. However, six months later, they parted ways again. Despite this, Susie, a videographer based in L.A., believes their separation was necessary. She expressed her feelings on her blog “Susie Was Like,” stating that the people close to her noticed her sparkle had faded and she wasn’t flourishing. She admitted they shared many happy moments, but beneath the surface, she was grappling with difficulties and felt out of sync with her best self.

After dating Justin Glaze, a participant from Bachelor Nation, Susie later confirmed that they had parted ways as well, in August of 2024.

Michelle, a teacher from Minnesota, received an engagement ring and a $200,000 check for her future home from Nayte Olukoya, a Texas-based executive, on the reality show they both appeared in 2021. However, their relationship didn’t work out, and they split six months after the show ended. Nayte admitted that not having an in-person conversation about their breakup was unfair. In 2023, Michelle began dating Jack Leius, and they announced their engagement the following year.

Michelle, a teacher from Minnesota, got engaged to Nayte Olukoya, a Texas-based executive, on a reality show in 2021. They received financial support for their future home and a ring. However, their relationship didn’t last, as they broke up six months after the show ended. Nayte acknowledged that not having an in-person conversation about their breakup was unfair. In 2023, Michelle started dating Jack Leius, and they announced their engagement the following year.

The duo from Bachelor in Paradise season seven, Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian, shared a vision of blissful Sunday mornings with viewers. However, their journey together was brief, spanning only a few weekends. In a joint statement issued in January 2022, they announced their decision to part ways. They never anticipated this separation, but they have reached a point where they both need to focus on personal growth. (Maurissa previously dated Peter Weber, while Riley was among Tayshia Adams’ suitors.)

Status: Split

As a devoted fan, I had the privilege of witnessing the historic moment when Bachelor Nation’s pioneering same-sex couple got engaged during season six of “Bachelor in Paradise”. However, with a heavy heart, they announced their separation in October of 2019, making All Hallows’ Eve a bittersweet day for many fans.

In their shared announcement on Instagram, they expressed that love and concern for each other has been the foundation of their relationship. Their primary focus has always been making decisions that benefit them as a couple. With hearts heavy with mutual affection, they have chosen to step back from their relationship temporarily. They aim for what is best for them in the long term, and at this moment, that means growing independently.

Current Status: Engaged

Though Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer called off their relationship during the seventh season of The Bachelorette, they found a connection that could last forever. Initially living in San Diego, the travel nurse (who sought Tayshia’s affection) and the financial manager (who received Matt James’ first impression rose) recently bought a home in Tulsa, his hometown.

Abigail shared on Instagram in July 2023: “Preparing to enter our Chip and Joanna Gaines era because my girl just bought her very first house!!!” She added, “Excited for the next chapter and all the memories we’ll create here!!” The couple has started planning their wedding. Prior to their move, Noah proposed at a beachfront San Diego home in August 2023.

Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile, both reality TV stars, decided to go ahead and legally marry each other informally in New York City, about a year after they left the show “Bachelor in Paradise” engaged. They plan to have a formal wedding in September 2023 as well. Serena shared a video from their quick city hall ceremony on her podcast’s social media platform and captioned it “JUST MARRIED!”, expressing their excitement about the event while also mentioning that they are still planning for their big wedding next year.

Kenny Braasch, a boy band manager, expressed his deep affection for Mari Pepin by saying, “Mari, I am head-over-heels in love with you,” as he placed a Neil Lane diamond ring on her finger during the 2021 finale of Paradise. “I can’t imagine my life without you,” he continued. As a result, the Maryland beauty queen, who had initially captured Matt’s heart, relocated to Kenny’s hometown of Chicago and started making plans for their future 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 trip to the Bahamas in May 2023.

Status: Married

Previously on Bachelor in Paradise season seven (2021), Becca, who was once the Bachelorette, and Thomas Jacobs, one of Katie Thurston’s suitors, started dating. They parted ways during the show, but reconciled after filming ended. In May 2022, they announced their engagement, with Becca proposing to Thomas. As she told TopMob News, “I hope that others can now feel empowered and understand it’s okay to break the rules.” Thomas reciprocated this sentiment in October of the same year. In September 2023, they welcomed their first child, a son named Benson. On Instagram, Becca expressed her feelings by saying, “No words can express the love and awe we have for this little boy.” Just weeks after the arrival of Benson, the couple had a sudden wedding on October 13, 2023.

Status: Split

In the season finale of “The Bachelorette” in 2021, Katie became engaged to Blake Moynes. Their affection for each other was first expressed on their special overnight date, which included a paintball adventure, a cowboy bath, and a chat beneath the night sky.

Bending down on a knee, Blake expressed to Katie, “You are worthy of all the wonders the world has to offer, and I am thrilled to stand by your side and assist you daily in the future.

Three months following the broadcast of their proposal, the pair revealed they had parted ways. In identical statements, they expressed their gratitude for the shared experiences and the year’s journey, but acknowledged that they were not meant to be lifelong partners. They decided it was kindest for both parties to pursue individual paths instead.

Now, she is set to marry comedian Jeff Arcuri.

Current Status: Separated
After parting ways during Matt’s 2021 season (and later reconciling), graphic designer Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt have faced numerous breakup speculations.
“I believe everyone should take a break from social media,” Matt told TopMob News at a July 18, 2022 Baskin-Robbins event. “Our lives are so intertwined with our phones that when anyone takes a break, people think it’s the end of the world.”
In fact, Matt stated that marriage is still their ultimate goal.
“I think the positive aspect of our relationship is we move at our own pace,” the author of First Impressions: Off Screen Conversations With a Bachelor on Race, Family, and Forgiveness told TopMob News in May 2022. “And you’ve seen with other couples—they rush into engagement and are no longer together. So, I think we have a successful formula and will reach our goal.”
However, approximately three years later, Matt announced his separation from Rachael.
“Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,” the reality star wrote on Instagram January 16, 2025 alongside a nostalgic photo of them on The Bachelor. “Grant us peace about this decision to end our relationship that surpasses worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to console us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord.”

Status: Split

Following Clare Crawley’s 2020 season of The Bachelorette, Tayshia encountered and developed feelings for Zac Clark. Despite exiting her season with an engagement, Tayshia, who was previously the lead on The Bachelorette and later became a co-host, subsequently disclosed that their relationship had its fair share of highs and lows.

In a new romance, it can be challenging to leave for a fortnight or so, isn’t that clear? And let me assure you, this sentiment comes from an authentic place, she shared on the August 2021 episode of The Ben and Ashley I. Almost Famous podcast.

Following that incident, it seemed as though we needed to recall the reasons we were together. And indeed, such a realization is quite typical. However, it was confirmed by TopMob News in November 2021 that they had chosen to part ways.

Status: Split

During season 16 of “The Bachelorette,” Clare developed a deep affection for Dale Moss. By the fourth episode, they had even become engaged. However, the twists didn’t end there. Weeks after Tayshia took over and also found her own engagement, Dale announced on social media that his relationship with the hairdresser had already ended.

A month later, speculations about reconciliation arose when the pair were seen together again. By July 2021, following multiple reunions, Clare and Dale had officially reconciled, complete with an engagement ring. However, in September of the same year, they decided to part ways once more. Now, Clare is blissfully married to Ryan Dawkins and they’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child together.

Status: Split

Following a brief engagement with Hannah Ann Sluss and later a split from Madison Prewett, fans had high hopes for Peter’s third attempt at love. Regrettably, his relationship with Kelley Flanagan, the star of The Bachelor season 24, did not work out as planned. On New Year’s Eve in 2020, the pilot announced that their nine-month romance had ended.

Pete shared on Instagram, “Though our bond was rich with many cherished moments, sadly, it didn’t last. Yet, Kelley remains someone who I hold a profound affection towards.

In 2022, they made another attempt at flying again, but later on, in May, they disclosed that their relationship had come to an end.

Status: Split

After the emotional culmination of 2020, the pair shared on Instagram that they wouldn’t continue their romantic involvement. In his post, Peter stated, “Madi and I have mutually decided not to continue our relationship. This was a difficult decision for both of us, but after many heartfelt discussions, we have come to an agreement that this is the best path forward for us. The affection and admiration I hold for Madi will persist.

In her statement, Madi expressed, “I’ll always cherish and honor him. I firmly believe our lives were destined to intersect, making us both the better for it.

Status: Split

In the 24th season of The Bachelor, Peter and Hannah Ann were engaged for a short while. Regrettably, just a month into their private relationship, issues emerged during the second part of the finale. More specifically, Hannah Ann was taken aback by Peter’s ongoing feelings for Madison, leaving them both in a difficult position.

She said, “All along, I merely sought someone who would offer their entire love as I am giving mine. And you ended our first engagement,” she explained, returning the ring. “You took that from me. It’s because I trusted you, and that’s what I kept asking of you – ‘Be patient with me. Have faith in me.’

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