Split alert! Bachelor Nation alum Brandon Jones and Serene Russell call off their engagement

Published on May 9, 2023 | Published By: Gracie Hale | In Couple , Relationship , Split

Source: US Weekly

Brandon Jones and Serene Russell have split up
The two shared the separation news in a joint Instagram statement on Monday, May 8
Russell and Jones met during season 8 of the ABC dating series Bachelor in Paradise

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Brandon Jones and Serene Russell have broken up

Brandon Jones and Serene Russell are no longer a romantic couple! The pair, who got engaged on the reality show, have broken up less than a year after togetherness.

On Monday, May 8, the now estranged couple shared the separation news in a joint Instagram statement sharing a series of photos and videos from their time on Bachelor in Paradise together.

Brandon Jones gave his rose to Serene during the Rose ceremony (Source: US Magazine)

The post featured several photos, including a sweet snap of them sharing a passionate kiss on the beach. Similarly, the post includes a clip of them singing karaoke in the car.

Alongside the post, they wrote,

“We have tried to work privately on our relationship which has been incredibly challenging in the public eye. 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.”

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They concluded the statement while accepting the separation is “the best path for us at this time is try and move forward and heal from this as individuals”.

The breakup news comes almost five months after the two got engaged

Russell and Jones met during season 8 of the ABC dating series Bachelor in Paradise and instantly hit it off after coupling up on the first day of filming.

Brandon Jones and Serene Russel have exchanged the rings with each other on final — Brandon Jones and Serene Russel have parted ways (Source: Stylecaster.com)

The 28-year-old Travelling Nurse Recruiter gave a rose to Serene during the Rose ceremony and their connection smoothly blossomed throughout the season.

In November 2022, Brandon got down on one knee in front of the model on a seaside proposal during the season final. Similarly, host Jesse Palmer asked the couple to get married on the spot during a joint interview ahead of the finale, however, the two refused.

Brandon also clarified why he rejected the request at the time stating that he wanted his parents to be present at his wedding. He said,

“I want the wedding! I want everyone there,”

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Adding to that Serene said,

“We loved each other enough to get married right there. [But] we’ve gotta have a party with our loved ones. Also, my mom would’ve killed me because I’m the first girl. I have two big brothers and so she’s like, ‘There’s no way you are getting married without me.'”

Brandon Jones and Serene Russel mmediately form a connection on the first day after arriving on the — Brandon Jones and Serene Russel immediately form a connection on the first day of filming (Source: FOX News)

Short bio on Serene Russell

Serene Russell is an American television reality star, model, and social media personality.

Serene is best known for being a contestant on the 26th season of The Bachelor. Besides that, she is the third runner-up for Miss Oklahoma USA 2013.

Moreover, Russell made her self appearance in Bachelor in Paradise (TV Series). See more..

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