Unraveled Love: Bachelor Nation Couples Who Didn’t Say “I Do”

Ali Fedotowsky, who sought love on Season 14 of “The Bachelor,” later became the star of Season 6 of “The Bachelorette” in 2010. She accepted Roberto Martinez’s proposal during the finale, bursting with excitement about their quick plans for matrimony. “Planning a wedding is overwhelming,” she told People, sharing their thoughts on eloping.

Though they set a wedding date, an injury forced Fedotowsky to postpone. “We had a date set, and that date has now passed,” she told People in August 2011. Just months after rescheduling, they split. “Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez have ended their relationship,” her representative confirmed to E! News.

Fedotowsky later opened up about their struggles, stating to E! News that they faced more troubles than happiness. “We tried to make it work but realized it wasn’t improving,” she remarked. “I didn’t want to disappoint anyone, but it became clear something needed to change.”

Emily Maynard first made her appearance in Season 15 of “The Bachelor,” where she accepted Brad Womack’s proposal. However, their engagement was short-lived, ending just months after the finale in 2011. “It didn’t last very long, and I accept part of the blame,” she reflected on People. “We both invested significant effort, but ultimately, it became clear that this was no longer pleasurable or viable.”

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After her breakup, Maynard became the star of Season 8 of “The Bachelorette,” which aired in 2012. This season concluded with an engagement to Jef Holm. However, things took a turn when Holm’s brother alleged to Us Weekly that Maynard was unfaithful. Further speculations arose about Maynard allegedly paying Holm to maintain a staged romance, which seemed driven by business interests rather than real feelings.

Ultimately, they split in October 2012. Maynard shared with People, “I regret to announce that Jef and I have, in fact, gone separate ways. It was a very tough and emotional choice.” Maynard eventually found happiness, marrying Tyler Johnson in 2014, and they have been building a life together; in 2017, they welcomed their fourth child.

Juan Pablo Galavis transitioned from being a contestant on “The Bachelorette” to leading Season 18 of “The Bachelor.” He ultimately chose Nikki Ferrell, but did not propose, which sparked controversy after he hesitated to express his love for her on the “After the Final Rose” special. Fans weren’t shocked when they broke up shortly after the finale.

Ferrell later disclosed the dynamics that led to their breakup: “It happened in a few days, just before my birthday,” she stated in an interview with Life & Style. “We were texting back and forth expressing doubts about our relationship. I suggested we should fight for it, but he didn’t reply.” Feeling frustrated, she blocked him on social media. When they met again, they both realized it was truly over, acknowledging that their relationship no longer brought them happiness.

In Season 21 of “The Bachelor,” Nick Viall quickly became a familiar face, having previously appeared on Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe’s seasons. He proposed to Vanessa Grimaldi, who accepted, but their engagement only lasted five months.

In an emotional statement, they told People, “It deeply saddens us to announce the ending of our engagement. We sincerely gave it our all and are heartbroken that we couldn’t achieve the fairytale conclusion we imagined.” Grimaldi later explained to People that it wasn’t a dramatic split; the realization that they weren’t compatible came gradually. “Despite the love we shared, we ultimately recognized that we were not suitable for each other,” she remarked. “I fell for him deeply, and that made the heartbreak even more profound.”

Following Jef Holm’s success in securing Maynard’s heart, Arie Luyendyk Jr. found himself in a complicated situation. He was previously engaged to Becca Kufrin before realizing he still had feelings for runner-up Lauren Burnham, which complicated their relationship.

Dale Moss and Clare Crawley first met during her Season 16 of “The Bachelorette,” filmed in summer 2020. Just 12 days in, Crawley gave him her final rose, leading to his proposal.

The following January, Moss announced their split via a now-deleted Instagram post, catching Crawley off guard. She revealed, “I learned about the split at the same time as you,” expressing her devastation. A friend revealed that Crawley felt completely blindsided.

A few months later, they reconciled and celebrated their one-year anniversary in July 2021. However, this happiness was short-lived; in September, a source confirmed another breakup, stating it was mutual and had occurred two weeks prior. By fall 2022, Crawley had moved on and announced her engagement to Ryan Dawkins. They married and welcomed a child. Moss, on the other hand, dated HGTV star Galey Alix before separating after a two-year relationship.

Hannah Brown, from Season 15 of “The Bachelorette,” engaged with country singer Jed Wyatt, believing their connection was genuine. However, Wyatt had ulterior motives for joining the show, aiming to boost his music career. He later claimed he genuinely fell for Brown, but had a hidden girlfriend named Haley Stevens, whom he promised to return to after the show.

This dishonesty was revealed after Stevens disclosed their past relationship, throwing Brown into a chaotic situation. She promptly ended her engagement, stating it was “not the future I expected.” Brown, having previously experienced deceit, insisted she deserved better.

Later, she got engaged to Adam Woolard, and they began living together. As of early 2025, they disclosed plans to live separately for religious reasons until their summer wedding.

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Colton Underwood Comes Out as Gay Following Turbulent Breakup with Cassie Randolph

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Colton Underwood first appeared on “The Bachelorette” Season 14 before leading the 2019 season of “The Bachelor.” He notably declared his status as the first virgin Bachelor, stating, “It’s crazy to even think about that.” Despite a rollercoaster of emotions, Underwood ultimately chose Cassie Randolph, who returned to the show after initially leaving. Their connection was evident, as Randolph mentioned on-screen, “We’re super in love.”

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However, their relationship ended in May 2020 amid a public fallout. Randolph made accusations over Instagram, claiming Underwood tried to “monetize” their breakup, a statement he denied, calling her allegations “simply not true.” After this, Underwood briefly dated Lucy Hale, while Randolph sought a restraining order against him, alleging stalking.

In April 2021, Underwood opened up on “Good Morning America,” revealing, “I’ve ran from myself for a long time. I’ve hated myself for a long time. I’m gay.” He also disclosed later that year his relationship with political strategist Jordan C. Brown, explaining how it felt good to have something personal post-breakup. In 2023, Underwood and Brown married, and soon welcomed a son, Bishop Colton Brown-Underwood.

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