Current:Home > MyBachelor Nation's Brandon Jones and Serene Russell Break Up-LoTradeCoin
Bachelor Nation's Brandon Jones and Serene Russell Break Up
View Date:2024-12-23 23:51:29
The sun has set on Brandon Jones and Serene Russell's paradise.
The Bachelor Nation stars have broken up and ended their engagement, they shared on May 8.
"We have tried to work privately on our relationship which has been incredibly challenging in the public eye," they wrote in a joint statement on Instagram. "This has been immensely hard to accept and painful, as there is a lot of love between the two of us. We are deeply hurting and can only ask that there be no hate."
Brandon and Serene continued, "The best path for us at this time is to try and move forward and heal from this as individuals."
News of the split comes five months after the pair got engaged on the season eight finale of Bachelor in Paradise. Brandon told Serene during his seaside proposal, "You are this everlasting spark that has hit me so hard and I've come to the realization that, from the moment I saw you, my happily ever after could have never started until I started a life with you."
Calling Serene his "best friend," Brandon added at the time, "I will love you until the end of time. I will love you until my last breath and I want to start forever with you."
Though host Jesse Palmer offered to marry the couple on the spot as an ordained officiant, they declined—with Brandon explaining that he wanted his parents present when he and Serene do tie the knot. The two quipped in a joint Instagram post following the episode, "meet the joneses… kinda."
Fans were first introduced to Brandon in 2021, when Michelle Young passed him up for Nayte Olukoya on the 18th season of The Bachelorette. On the other hand, Serene appeared on Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor in 2022.
"Y'all both are incredible people and I hope you are able to find peace and clarity during this time," Clayton wrote in the comments section of the couple's post announcing their breakup. "Here for you both."
Meanwhile, Victoria Fuller—who got engaged to Johnny DePhillipo during the BIP finale as well—wrote, "So much love for the both of you."
Get the latest bachelor headlines & top stories. Sign up for Bachelor Beat!veryGood! (81629)
Related
- Quincy Jones' Cause of Death Revealed
- Armie Hammer Details Why He Sold Timeshares in the Cayman Islands Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
- England vs Spain highlights: Mikel Oyarzabal goal wins thrilling Euro 2024 final
- Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
- Disney Store's Black Friday Sale Just Started: Save an Extra 20% When You Shop Early
- Rebecca Gayheart Shares Sweet Update on Her and Eric Dane’s Daughters
- GoFundMe for Corey Comperatore, Trump rally shooting victims raises over $4M
- Judge clears way for demolition of Texas church where 26 people were killed in 2017 shooting
- College Football Playoff snubs: Georgia among teams with beef after second rankings
- Cartoon Network 'Mighty Magiswords' creator Kyle Carrozza arrested on child porn charges
Ranking
- Homes of Chiefs’ quarterback Mahomes and tight end Kelce were broken into last month
- First Tulsa Race Massacre victim from mass graves identified as World War I veteran after letter from 1936 found
- Why Armie Hammer Says Being Canceled Was Liberating After Sexual Assault Allegations
- Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Deals That Are Sure To Sell Out: Shop Le Creuset, UGG, Longchamp & More
- Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
- MLB power rankings: All-Star break arrives with new life for Red Sox, Mets and Astros
- Steven Stamkos on move: 'I never thought this day would come'
- Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford steps down due to health concerns
Recommendation
-
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia Explains Why She’s Not Removing Tattoo of Ex Zach Bryan’s Lyrics
-
Cape Cod’s fishhook topography makes it a global hotspot for mass strandings by dolphins
-
Social media influencers tell you to buy, buy, buy. Stop listening to them.
-
Charlize Theron Shares Rare Insight Into Bond With Firecracker Kids Jackson and August
-
'Bizarre:' Naked man arrested after found in crawl space of California woman's home
-
Nate Diaz suing co-promoter of Jorge Masvidal fight for $9 million
-
Your guide to the iconic Paris landmarks serving as Olympics venues
-
As fall tuition bills drop, Gen Z's not ready to pay for college this year, survey says