Reasons for Breakups of Juliana Pasquarosa, Grant Ellis, and Other Bachelor Couples

Over 29 seasons, The Bachelor has taken contestants to exotic locations from Iceland to the Maldives, offering the promise of love. Yet maintaining those relationships after the cameras stop rolling has often proven challenging. Across the original series and its spinoffsThe Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and Golden Bachelormore than 60 couples have publicly ended their romances, citing reasons ranging from basic incompatibility to intense personal disagreements.

Golden Bachelor: Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nists brief marriage ended after just three months. Their disagreements ranged from where to liveTheresa preferring New Jersey, Gerry favoring Indianato spending habits and lifestyle choices. Turner later revealed in his memoir that differing financial goals and personal expectations contributed heavily to their split.

Grant Ellis & Juliana Pasquarosa

Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa, the Season 29 couple, parted ways eight months after their engagement. Tensions arose following discussions about Grants former runner-up, which Juliana felt were mishandled. She spoke openly on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, emphasizing the need for accountability in their relationship.

Jenn Tran & Devin Strader

After a short engagement on Season 21 of The Bachelorette, Jenn and Devin split. Jenn cited Devin pulling away and failing to communicate as key issues, while Devin admitted he had doubts about the relationship but claimed the distance occurred primarily after the breakup.

Eliza Isichei & Aaron Bryant

Season 9 of Bachelor in Paradise saw Eliza and Aaron end their six-month romance amicably. Aaron noted they had positive mutual respect, while Eliza subtly indicated her social media hinted at moving on.

Aven Jones & Kylee Russell

Another Season 9 Paradise couple ended due to infidelities, with Kylee sharing her heartbreak on Instagram. Aven publicly apologized, acknowledging the mistakes and expressing his intent to work on personal growth.

Kat Izzo & John Henry Spurlock

The same day Eliza and Aaron announced their split, Kat and John Henry also parted ways due to differing career goals, emphasizing mutual agreement and personal growth as reasons.

Danielle Maltby & Michael Allio

After one year together from Season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise, Michael noted that love alone couldnt sustain their relationship, while Danielle expressed surprise at the public announcement and hoped for his well-being.

Johnny DePhillipo & Victoria Fuller

Their brief engagement ended as Victoria began a connection with Greg Grippo. Both addressed rumors and clarified that external circumstances and personal incompatibilities led to their breakup.

Brandon Jones & Serene Russell

Engaged during Season 8, the pair eventually split, citing the difficulty of maintaining a private relationship under public scrutiny while expressing continued affection for one another.

Kira Mengistu & Romeo Alexander

After a short-lived relationship, the couple separated due to differing expectations and pressures from the reality show environment.

Tyler Norris & Brittany Galvin

Their six-week romance concluded after long-distance challenges and mismatched life goals, with Brittany clarifying they mutually agreed to a break rather than an outright split.

Gabby Windey & Erich Schwer

Season 19's couple ended after six months, citing mismatched life approaches and goals, acknowledging they were not the right match despite mutual respect.

Rachel Recchia & Tino Franco

Rachels relationship ended following infidelity. Tino admitted mistakes and expressed regret, emphasizing he did not intend to deceive.

Susie Evans & Clayton Echard

Their less-than-one-year romance concluded due to external pressures and personal misalignment, though they acknowledged the joy and growth they experienced together.

Michelle Young & Nayte Olukoya

The couple struggled with the demands of public dating and ultimately separated within a year, recognizing that love doesnt always equate to lifelong compatibility.

Matt James & Rachael Kirkconnell

After four years, their relationship ended due to differing readiness for marriage, with both reflecting on compatibility concerns.

Maurissa Gunn & Riley Christian

Season 7's Paradise pair mutually decided to end their six-month engagement to focus on personal growth.

Pieper James & Brendan Morais

After two years, their relationship concluded following a controversial start and ongoing challenges, with Pieper publicly sharing her perspective.

Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes

Their six-month romance ended due to general incompatibility, despite mature communication and mutual respect.

Tayshia Adams & Zac Clark

After a year together, Tayshia admitted heartbreak while reflecting on the effort put into their relationship, with Zac noting that being good people doesnt always guarantee a successful relationship.

Clare Crawley & Dale Moss

Their six-month engagement saw multiple breakups and reconciliations, ultimately concluding with Clare emphasizing commitment to love despite uncertainty.

Peter Weber & His Multiple Connections

Peters Season 24 relationships with Hannah Ann Sluss, Madison Prewett, and Kelley Flanagan experienced multiple splits due to emotional conflicts, external pressures, and repeated incompatibilities, highlighting the challenges of navigating love in the public eye.

Across The Bachelor universe, these stories demonstrate that while the show sparks romance, sustaining a long-term relationship requires compatibility, communication, and timingelements not always guaranteed under the spotlight.

Author: Riley Thompson