For 29 seasons, The Bachelor has consistently provided beautiful backdrops – from Iceland to the Maldives and Costa Rica – for finding love. But when it comes to those relationships lasting, the show’s success rate is pretty low.
Over the years, with the original The Bachelor and its many spin-offs like The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and Golden Bachelor, around sixty couples haven’t worked out. The reasons for these splits have varied from typical incompatibility – as Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes stated in their October 2021 announcement – to incredibly dramatic circumstances.
In his recently released memoir, Golden Years, Gerry Turner, the first “Golden Bachelor,” detailed the many reasons why his marriage to Theresa Nist didn’t last, suggesting things faded quickly – even faster than the sparkle on her wedding ring.
They often disagreed on important things, from where they should live—she loved New Jersey, while he preferred the peaceful countryside of Indiana—to how they managed their finances and even simple decisions like what to eat.
Looking back on things now, I realize there were warning signs I should have noticed,” the 74-year-old recently told Francesca Amiker of TopMob News.
Just a short time after getting engaged on the show’s ‘After the Final Rose’ special in March, warning signs began to appear in the relationship between Bachelor winner Juliana Pasquarosa and Grant Ellis.
The finale heavily featured Litia Garr, the runner-up, and her claim that Grant had assured her she was his top choice. Following the show, the two continued to discuss and resolve some difficult issues.
Juliana said on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast on December 2nd that the issue really came down to how he dealt with it, and whether he would take responsibility for his actions.
So, she’d like to steal the whole of Bachelor Nation for a sec.
We’ve both worked hard to keep our relationship private because we care about each other and I don’t want him to face any unfair criticism,” she said on the podcast. “But I think it’s time people understood what’s going on.
She’s certainly not the first former contestant to learn that even good things have downsides. And just as every night turns into a new day, each of the 74 contestants had their own reasons for leaving the show.
Length of Relationship: Eight months
Just three months after Litia Garr questioned him on After the Final Rose about leading her on, Grant announced that his engagement to Juliana had ended. In a June 2025 Instagram post, he explained that they had both tried hard and cared for each other deeply, but ultimately realized they weren’t a good long-term match.
Juliana shared on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast in December 2025 that she was ready to be completely honest about what happened. She explained that shortly after ATFR aired, she was very upset and said some mean things during an argument. She was shocked the next morning when he immediately started discussing how they could publicly announce their breakup, even though she hadn’t yet decided if she wanted to end things.
She explained that the problem wasn’t really Litia saying she was his favorite, but rather how he reacted to it and his unwillingness to take responsibility for the situation.
Length of Engagement: Less than three months
Jenn proposed to Devin at the end of The Bachelorette season, but they broke up shortly after, as revealed during the After the Final Rose special.
The physician assistant student considered the moment she got engaged to the freight company owner in May 2024 the best day of her life, but things quickly changed. Jenn explained that Devin began to distance himself – he stopped responding to her messages and calls, visited less often, and displayed other warning signs. Ultimately, he ended their engagement with a phone call in August.
She revealed on a September podcast that he’d told her he no longer loved her and hadn’t felt connected since their engagement. He admitted he regretted proposing, which came as a shock to her. While she sensed things had changed, she hadn’t realized the extent of his feelings.
Devin acknowledged on AFR that he had concerns about his relationship with Jenn and wished he’d addressed them sooner. He stated he attempted to break up with her face-to-face and insisted he didn’t distance himself beforehand.
He explained in a now-deleted Instagram video—which showed their personal text messages and for which he later apologized—that he only started to withdraw and become distant after they broke up. He clarified this wasn’t an immediate reaction, but happened closer to the end of the month following the split.
Length of Marriage: Three months before divorce filing
The couple from the show, known for their love of the band Journey, have decided to end their marriage. Theresa, from New Jersey, and Gerry, from Indiana, announced their divorce in April 2024, just three months after getting married on television. They had previously planned to move to South Carolina together, but ultimately couldn’t agree on where to live.
As Gerry shared on Good Morning America, he believes it’s best for everyone involved to live separately, as it will lead to greater happiness.
Agreed Theresa, “We never got to the point where we made that decision.”
However, she later confessed this wasn’t the only factor.
She explained on the Almost Famous podcast in November 2024 that it’s not only about where someone is from. Her main point was that you can’t truly get to know a person in just four weeks.
In his November 2025 memoir, Golden Years, Gerry revealed a long list of disagreements he and Theresa had. They clashed over everything from food preferences to financial habits, but Turner said the biggest issue was Theresa deciding to postpone her retirement for another year to save more money, despite a previous agreement.
Gerry admitted he felt a bit annoyed because the woman hadn’t been truthful about her finances on the show. This made him question what else she might have been dishonest about or what other things he had misinterpreted.
Length of Relationship: Six months
Just weeks after their engagement was shown on Bachelor in Paradise this past summer, the software salesman announced on Instagram on December 11th that they had broken up. He admitted it was difficult watching the show back, but said they were ending things on good terms, with positivity and respect for each other.
Although the marketing manager hasn’t officially confirmed the split, she strongly hinted at it on social media. She posted a video on January 2nd showing a man kissing her, suggesting a new relationship.
Length of Relationship: Six months
Okay, so here’s what happened – it turns out he wasn’t really in Mexico for the right reasons. I’m hearing that things ended very quickly after they left ‘Paradise’ looking all loved-up at the end of season nine. The nurse, who’s based in North Carolina, shared that their relationship came to a pretty dramatic end just two days after the finale aired.
After sharing news about my relationship yesterday, I’m incredibly grateful to have escaped a difficult situation. I’ve been struggling to accept that a very important relationship ended because of repeated infidelity.
The San Diego sales executive publicly apologized to Kylee, his family, and friends, acknowledging he’d made serious errors in the relationship and caused pain to someone he cared about deeply. He shared that he’s currently struggling and focusing on personal growth, working to heal and become a better person.
Length of Relationship: Six months
Just one day after Eliza and Aaron announced their breakup, another couple revealed they were splitting up. The nurse and underwater welder, who were engaged, decided to call off their plans to move to San Diego together. In a joint statement, they explained that they were growing apart because their career goals didn’t match.
The pair, who are based on the East Coast, said making this decision was difficult, but they feel it’s the best thing for them personally.
Length of Relationship: One year
In September 2023, during an appearance on fellow Bachelorette star Jason Tartick’s Trading Secrets podcast, he publicly confirmed their breakup. He explained that they had both invested a lot in the relationship and were heartbroken it didn’t work out. They had tried to build a life together, but ultimately realized that while love was present, they weren’t a good match. He described grieving not only the loss of the person and friend, but also the future they had imagined together.
She began by saying, “Excuse me?” A few days later, the nurse—who had moved from Nashville to Ohio to be with Michael—shared her reaction on Instagram, saying she was “shocked” to learn about their breakup through a public announcement. She clarified that the split wasn’t something they both agreed on, but added, “I still wish Michael all the best.”
Length of Relationship: Three weeks
When they returned in November 2022 to film the final scenes of Paradise, she had already removed her Neil Lane diamond ring. The realtor explained that during the month between ending filming and getting engaged, he began to feel unworthy of her. He then hinted at the gossip surrounding the beginning of Victoria’s relationship with Greg Grippo, a former contestant on The Bachelorette. He admitted he wanted to believe her, but confessed he wasn’t sure he could.
She confirmed that she and Greg had become a couple, but their relationship didn’t begin until a trip to Italy in October – after they’d ended a difficult and unhealthy romance. She explained that once they were away from their usual environment, they had some concerns to work through. She told Greg she needed to be happy before considering marriage, and she wouldn’t get engaged unless she felt that way.
Victoria claimed her husband called her a highly offensive name and criticized her housekeeping, though he later said he was joking. Regarding accusations of infidelity, she stated she knows he’s aware they aren’t true, and believes it’s convenient to blame external factors for their relationship failing.
Length of Relationship: Five months
Michelle Young’s former fiancé, who proposed to her months ago in Mexico and vowed his lasting love, announced their breakup with a shared message. In a post on Instagram, they explained that trying to navigate their relationship privately had been very difficult due to public attention. They shared that the split was painful and heartbreaking, despite a lot of love remaining, and asked for kindness and understanding.
Length of Relationship: A few months
After a rocky start, the couple who met on Paradise didn’t end up together. About a month after appearing together on the November 2022 reunion show, the doctor announced on Instagram that she and her boyfriend had broken up, adding, “Sometimes it’s best not to give someone another chance if they’ve already let you down.”
Romeo wasn’t happy with how she described their breakup, and he shared his thoughts on Instagram, simply stating, “Two sides to every story.”
In a December 2022 interview on the Fearlessly Authentic podcast, he shared his perspective. The mathematician explained that while there was a chance things could work out, he felt uneasy about the pressure and expectations. He didn’t want to force a solution just to gain attention or claim that Paradise had been a success.
Length of Relationship: A month and a half
During the November 2022 reunion show, the shop owner from New Jersey revealed that Brittany ended their relationship via FaceTime while she was on vacation in Italy. This happened on the same day that Rachel Recchia broke up with him on The Bachelorette.
He explained that she felt they had grown apart and were leading completely separate lives, and she couldn’t continue the relationship.
Brittany clarified that she had requested a break, not a breakup, following the reunion. She posted on social media, stating, “We ended things mutually. This came out of nowhere.”
The model, who lives in Chicago, addressed fan concerns that she appeared distant with her former partner, explaining that a 20-minute conversation was edited down to just one minute in the show.
She explained on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast that they’d had important talks about their future, including whether to move to be closer to each other or continue a long-distance relationship. They had already visited each other’s hometowns and met each other’s families. Ultimately, after discussing things, she told him she needed some space.
Length of Relationship: Six months
The Dancing With the Stars contestant was honest about her recent split with the person she chose at the end of the show. She told her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, during a November 2022 episode that they simply weren’t compatible in the long run. “We weren’t on the same page about our future or how we lived our lives,” she explained, adding that they ultimately weren’t a good fit for each other.
To confirm they were both ready to move on, he shared a message on Instagram the next day. He explained that they simply weren’t a good match, and it wasn’t due to any single problem. He added that he was thankful for the special way they met and wouldn’t change their history together.
Length of Relationship: A few months
During the After the Final Rose special, Rachel revealed that problems with Tino began shortly after their season started airing in July 2022. She told host Jesse Palmer that Tino had cheated on her by kissing someone else, and she was devastated. “It’s heartbreaking,” she said, explaining that she had envisioned a future with him, including building a family.
Tino recently told Nick Viall on his podcast, Viall Files, about the difficulties he faced with public reaction when the show began. He firmly stated he doesn’t consider himself a cheater, but acknowledged his actions were wrong. He expressed deep regret for hurting Rachel, admitting he’s still ashamed and wishes he could go back and handle things differently. He emphasized he doesn’t defend what he did, calling it unfair and something that continues to bother him.
Length of Relationship: Less than a year
Despite trying to make their relationship work in person after the show’s finale in March 2022, they ultimately broke up in September. In a joint Instagram post, they explained that while the past year had brought them happiness, it also involved a lot of hardship. They acknowledged people would have questions, but noted they had kept much of their relationship private, as many couples do.
In the end, the difficulties outweighed any positives. They explained that while all relationships face challenges, they weren’t able to overcome the outside pressures that prevented them from healing, both individually and as a couple.
In a recent blog post, the videographer explained the breakup was mutual and for good reasons. She shared that friends noticed she wasn’t herself and wasn’t happy for a while. While they had many good times together, she realized she was struggling and wasn’t living the life she wanted.
Length of Relationship: Less than a year
In June 2022, she announced on Instagram that she and Nayte were splitting up. This came less than a year after accepting a diamond ring and $200,000 for a future home from the show. She admitted that dating publicly was difficult, and shared that both she and Nayte were genuinely sad about the breakup, as their relationship had been meaningful to them.
He shared that when they first started their relationship, they were hoping to find their life partners – someone to share everything with, and a best friend. However, he explained that as people change and grow, they sometimes realize that even someone they deeply care about isn’t the right person to spend their life with.
He later shared on his podcast, The Viall Files, that they’d almost split up multiple times. He described their relationship as difficult, filled with highs and lows, frequent arguments, and a lack of understanding between them.
Length of Relationship: Four years
Just hours after sharing a video of their trip to London, Matt, from The Bachelor, surprised fans by announcing he and the woman he chose at the end of the show had broken up.
On January 16, 2025, he shared on Instagram a prayer asking for strength for himself and Rachael as they heal from their breakup. He prayed for a peace that goes beyond understanding regarding their decision, and asked for kindness and love to be shown to their friends and family. He concluded by reminding himself and Rachael that their happiness ultimately comes from God.
Rachael revealed that her partner, Matt, had concerns about their motivations for getting married. She explained in a January 2025 interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast that he worried about certain aspects of her personality and whether those traits would make her a good wife.
She explained that they simply weren’t a good match. He’d come to the realization that she expected a proposal by that point in their relationship, and he felt she should be wanting marriage. However, he admitted he didn’t feel ready for that step, or even see a future where he would propose, and couldn’t picture them being married.
Length of Relationship: Six months
Following the engagements of couples like Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt, and Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin, the first Black couple to get engaged on Bachelor in Paradise announced their breakup in early 2022 with a shared statement. They explained that they both need to focus on personal growth and asked for privacy as they move forward, while expressing gratitude for the support they received during their relationship.
Length of Relationship: Two years
After other contestants found out they’d been casually dating before the show, the couple was accused of being on the show for the wrong reasons. They left “Paradise” together and continued their relationship, eventually moving in together in Massachusetts.
After their highly publicized relationship ended in 2023, she expressed her feelings on Instagram. She posted a video with the caption, “People tell me to go to hell, but I’m still dealing with the emotional fallout from my last relationship.”
Honestly, it’s been a bit quiet from him regarding this whole situation. He hasn’t really addressed it directly, although I did notice he recently shared about relocating to Los Angeles. It’s interesting he chose to highlight that at this time, but it doesn’t really shed light on what’s going on.
Length of Relationship: Six months
I was devastated when I saw it! Just two months after watching them get engaged on TV, they posted the exact same message on Instagram in October 2021 saying they were breaking up. It was this super formal, carefully worded thing – they said they were thankful for everything they shared and the whole experience this year, but they realized they just weren’t meant to be together long-term. They tried to make it sound nice, saying it was the ‘most caring choice’ to go their separate ways, but honestly, it just broke my heart. It felt so… fake, even though I was rooting for them so hard!
A few days later, Katie – who would later start dating John Hersey, the bartender she’d previously sent home – explained that the main problem was they just weren’t very happy as a couple.
A lot of people have been asking what happened between Katie and Blake. We were together for six months, and Blake and I are both pretty mature and communicate openly. We realized that if the first six months were anything to go by, continuing the relationship wouldn’t ultimately make either of us happy, so we decided to go our separate ways.
Length of Relationship: One year
After news came out that they had broken up, Tayshia publicly addressed the split in December 2021 while co-hosting The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All. She said she was deeply saddened by the breakup, especially since she had moved across the country to be with Zac in New York City. Despite everything, she shared that she still loved him and wasn’t sure what would happen next.
In a September 2023 interview on The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast, the addiction specialist briefly talked about their past relationship. They explained that, in their experience, even two good people aren’t necessarily compatible in a romantic relationship, and that ultimately led to the pair not rekindling their connection.
Length of Relationship: Six months
In January 2021, the reality star announced on Instagram that she and Clare had broken up. This came just months after their quick engagement on her season of The Bachelorette. She shared that they both agreed it was the best choice for their well-being and thanked everyone for their support.
She questioned whether they should make a combined announcement. A few days later, Clare shared on social media, “I found out about the ‘joint’ statement at the same time everyone else did, and I needed time to process it.”
She admitted she didn’t have all the answers, but she promised to remain dedicated, keep her commitments, and always prioritize love. This commitment led them to try reconciling that summer, though they ultimately separated again in September 2021.
Length of Relationship: Two months
Peter proposed to Hannah Ann after Madison decided to leave the show on her own. However, he soon realized he was still thinking about Madison. He ended things with Hannah Ann during a private meeting, telling her he wanted to be fully committed but couldn’t. This whole conversation played out on the finale of his season in 2020.
When Peter attempted to apologize, Hannah Ann challenged him, questioning if he was truly sorry for not acting on his feelings or keeping his promises. Her strong stance even earned applause from Peter’s own mother. Hannah Ann ultimately told him he had caused enough harm and firmly asked him to leave, making her the standout figure of the evening.
Length of Relationship: Two days
Following a controversial moment on live television where he asked his second-place contestant out despite his mother, Barb, objecting, the pilot shared on Instagram that he and the woman from Alabama had decided to end their potential relationship. He admitted it wasn’t an easy decision for either of them.
Madison, who had already decided to leave the show before the final rose ceremony, also shared her thoughts on Instagram. She wrote that she believes both she and the other person will follow their intended paths, trusting that everything happens for a reason according to a higher plan.
Length of Relationship: Roughly a year and a half, on and off
He was asked about the timeline of his breakup with Kelley, who was a contestant on his season of The Bachelor but didn’t make it to the final stages. They first split in December 2020, and at the time, he posted on Instagram (the post has since been deleted) saying, “Love is complicated. It can bring incredible happiness and also deep pain. Kelley and I have decided to go our separate ways.”
After their second breakup in February, Kelley shared with Kaitlyn Bristowe on her Off the Vine podcast that she had certain boundaries in the relationship that weren’t being respected. She explained that while her partner talked about making changes, their actions didn’t match their words.
They attempted their trip again in the fall of 2022, but it wasn’t successful.
Length of Relationship: Four months
After a dramatic relationship and a tense appearance on the After Paradise special – where Katie first appeared without her engagement ring – the couple announced their breakup in December 2019 with a shared statement.
The couple announced they’ve decided to separate. They shared that they value their friendship and want to continue loving and respecting each other as friends. They expressed deep gratitude for the support they’ve received from family, friends, and fans throughout their relationship, from the beginning on Paradise until now. They are thankful for the lessons they’ve learned and optimistic about the future, both individually and in their future relationships.
Length of Relationship: Two months
Demi and Kristian, a same-sex couple who became popular on Bachelor in Paradise and got engaged at the end of season six, announced they had broken up in October 2019. Notably, neither of them had been on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette before appearing on Paradise.
We’ve made the difficult decision to separate, with a lot of love and respect for each other,” the couple shared in a statement on Instagram. “We believe this is the best path forward for both of us, allowing us to focus on our individual growth and well-being.
Length of Relationship: Two months
Tayshia Adams, a phlebotomist from California who dated Colton Underwood, and Blake Moynes, a financial analyst from Maryland who briefly dated Hannah Brown, tried to continue their relationship after meeting on a reality show in 2019. However, Tayshia announced on Instagram that they had decided to end things, explaining that the distance – she lived in California and he in Maryland – and their demanding work schedules made it impossible to build a life together.
She said they’re the best of friends and will always be there for each other, because they consistently bring happiness into each other’s lives, no matter what happens.
JPJ commented on the post with the heart and praise hand emojis.
Length of Relationship: One month
Hannah was stunned to discover that Jed, whom she’d chosen over Tyler Cameron during the Bachelorette finale after their engagement, reportedly came on the show while already in a relationship and with the intention of boosting his career. After confronting him about it, Hannah ended things with Jed.
She later clarified that she hadn’t agreed to the current situation. She explained that when she made those promises on her engagement day, she believed it was about her day, and she felt that day had been taken away from her.
Jed kept minimizing his past relationship, insisting he and his ex, Haley Stevens, were never actually a couple and that he wouldn’t cheat. However, he did apologize to Hannah, explaining that he’d acted out of fear, not love or respect. He admitted he’d been hesitant to be honest because he was afraid of losing her.
Jed and Hannah (who is now engaged to Adam Woolard) aren’t particularly close, but Haley has stayed connected to the former pageant queen, marrying her brother, Patrick Brown, in 2022. Hannah playfully remarked about the situation, saying she feels like her life is full of unexpected turns.
Length of Relationship: Less than two years
Colton announced in May 2020, via Instagram, that he and the woman he gave the final rose to on The Bachelor had broken up as a couple but remained friends. He explained that they had both grown a lot and that this wasn’t a final goodbye, but rather the beginning of a new friendship.
Despite a supportive post from the speech pathologist promising ongoing support, their relationship quickly took a turn. This included a temporary restraining order, claims of stalking and harassment, and ultimately, Colton publicly coming out as gay in 2021.
Hey everyone, so I wanted to address something that’s been circulating. After a lot of thought, I’ve decided I’m not going to be talking about it publicly. It’s a really complex situation with a lot going on, and honestly, for my own well-being, I need to focus on moving forward and creating positive energy. I appreciate your understanding, and I’m choosing to prioritize my own path right now.
Length of Relationship: Eighteen months
After falling in love on season five of Bachelor in Paradise and moving in together in Los Angeles, the couple unexpectedly announced their breakup in 2020 with a shared message.
The couple announced to Bachelor Nation that they’ve decided to split up. Joe is moving back to Chicago, and Kendall is staying in Los Angeles.
Kendall later said she was surprised by the breakup, explaining that Joe ultimately decided he thought his life would be better in Chicago.
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