The Bachelor’s season 29 lead, Grant Ellis, and Juliana Pasquarosa have split!
Grant, who competed for Jenn Tran‘s heart on The Bachelorette, shared his news on his Instagram story.
Grant’s announcement:
“This is one of the harder things I’ve had to write, but I want to share it honestly,” began Grant. “Juliana and I have decided to end our relationship.”
“We both gave this our best and poured a lot of love into each other. But, after a lot of deep conversations, we’ve come to the understanding that we’re simply not the right fit long term.”
Grant and Juliana had a “meaningful” and “real” connection on The Bachelor, which didn’t transfer to the real world.
“There’s no negativity here, no resentment [and] just two people who care about each other and want the best for one another moving forward,” he added. “I’ll always be grateful for what we shared and for the growth that came with it. Thank you to everyone who supported us and believed in our journey. This chapter is closing, but we’re both walking away with love and respect in our hearts.”
Juliana entered the breakup chat:
In another statement, Jules said she and Grant still planned to “cheer each other on” from “different places.”
“It’s a gift to find someone who sees the world in a way that resonates with you, while also encouraging you to grow. I’ve been grateful to share that experience with Grant.”
“Marriage is a commitment, and it’s one we both still believe in deeply. After a lot of honest conversations and reflection, we’ve come to the decision that this chapter of our lives is meant to continue on separate paths. “
“We shared something meaningful, navigating a unique journey side by side [and] learning, growing and showing up for each other the best we knew how. While this isn’t the ending we once imagined, it’s one filled with mutual respect, care and hope for what’s ahead.”
At the end, Juliana asked fans to “please be kind.”
