And just like that, another Bachelor Franchise couple bites the dust.

Close to three months after Bachelor Nation witnessed Grant Ellis, the star of The Bachelor Season 29, propose to Juliana Pasquarosa and celebrate their union during the live After The Final Rose special, where they expressed their happiness, the pair announced their breakup via Instagram Stories.

“Composing this is one of the more difficult things I’ve faced, but it needs to be said truthfully. Juliana and I have chosen to end our relationship. We genuinely tried and invested a great deal of love into one another, but after many heartfelt discussions, we realized we aren’t suited for the long haul,” Ellis wrote with a picture of him and Pasquarosa, spotlighting her well-known Neil Lane engagement ring.

“What we experienced held significance. The bond we formed on the show was genuine, as was our effort to maintain it after the cameras stopped. There’s no ill will here. No hard feelings. Just two individuals who care for each other and hope for the best as we move forward. I’ll remain thankful for what we shared and the personal growth it brought,” Ellis added. “Thanks to everyone who supported us and had faith in our journey. This chapter is ending, yet we part ways with love and respect in our hearts.”

Atop a photo of her an Ellis meeting on Night 1 of The Bachelor, Pasquarosa shared her own message to followers via Instagram Story, writing, “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, learning, growing, and showing up for each other the best we knew how,” the Bachelor Season 29 winner explained. “And while this isn’t the ending we once imagined, it’s one filled with mutual respect, care, and hope for what’s ahead. We’re still cheering each other on, just from different places now. I’m beyond thankful for all the love and support you all have given us. Please be kind.”

During The Bachelor‘s three-hour finale event on March 24, Bachelor Nation watched Ellis say goodbye to his runner-up Litia Garr and get engaged to Pasquarosa. During the live After The Final Rose event, Ellis and Pasquarosa excitedly shared plans to move to Boston together, and they later told Decider how much they enjoyed their Happy Couple era. As members of Bachelor Nation know from watching a number of other The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Golden Bachelor breakups, however, it’s not always easy to return to the real post-show world and adapt to life as a couple.

Since The Golden Bachelor premiered in September 2023, the franchise has only seen two out of five relationships last. The Bachelor Season 28 lead Joey Graziadei and his fiancé Kelsey Anderson are still going strong, as are Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos and her man Chock Chapple, but in addition to Ellis and Pasquarosa’s split, The Bachelorette‘s Jenn Tran and her ex Devon Strader broke up in a devastating fashion before their finale even aired. And The Golden Bachelor‘s Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announced “The Golden Divorce” three months after their live televised wedding.

With The Bachelorette reportedly on pause in 2025 and a discouraging success rate amongst couples, perhaps it’s time for the franchise to reevaluate its process. Bachelor in Paradise is set to return with its highly-anticipated Season 10 on July 7, so it will be interesting to see what changes have been made after the spin-off’s year-long hiatus.

Stay tuned for additional updates…