Bachelor in Paradise season 8 couple Brandon Jones and Serene Russell have ended their relationship after getting engaged on the ABC reality show. Bachelor Nation had been shipping them as a couple after Brandon was Michelle Young’s runner-up during her Bachelorette season and Serene placed fourth in Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor. Brandon and Serene had an instant connection and fell in love almost immediately. They remained loyal to each other, even during the challenging Split Week, when the couples were separated and introduced to new contestants. Their love story was one of the greatest ever on Bachelor in Paradise.
Brandon and Serene have now announced the shocking end of their engagement in an Instagram post.
Bachelor In Paradise‘s Brandon Jones wrote, “After many months, today we have ultimately decided to end our engagement. We have tried to work privately on our relationship which has been incredibly challenging in the public eye.” Brandon added that their breakup has been “immensely hard to accept” because of how much love there was “between the two of us.” He concluded the post by saying, “We are deeply hurting and can only ask that there be no hate. The best path for us at this time is to try and move forward and heal from this as individuals.”
Bachelor Nation Supports Brandon Jones & Serene Russell
Brandon and Serene’s The Bachelorette, The Bachelor, and Bachelor in Paradise co-stars sent their support. Clayton, who became friends with Brandon during Michelle’s season, and met Serene’s family in his own season, wrote, “Y’all both are incredible people and I hope you are able to find peace and clarity during this time. Here for you both.” Their fellow Bachelor in Paraidse season 8 star Jill Chin wrote, “Love you both so much. Wishing you guys all the healing in the world.” In addition, Michael Allio wrote, “Two great people. Sending love your way.” Victoria Fuller, Johnny DePhillipo, Genevieve Parisi, Brittany Galvin, Sierra Jackson, and Kate Gallivan also sent Brandon and Serene comforting sentiments.
This breakup is sending shockwaves through Bachelor Nation. Brandon and Serene seemed to be one of the most solid couples in the history of the franchise. They even picked a wedding date in 2024. In the comments section of their Instagram post. This could be a sign of the demise of the Bachelor franchise. If Brandon and Serene can’t make it, maybe no one can. The only remaining couple from Bachelor in Paradise season 8 is Michael Allio and Danielle Maltby, who are still in a relationship after leaving Mexico committed to each other but not engaged.
Brandon and Serene are two wonderful people individually, and they brought out the best in each other as a couple. In a season full of love triangles and intense drama among the other couples, they were steadfast and true to each other. The news of their breakup is unexpected and unsettling. Although they kept their relationship relatively private after Bachelor in Paradise, there are always pressures and obstacles when couples return to the real world after falling in love on the show. Brandon and Serene are wished all the best as they move forward with their lives.
Source: Brandon Jones/Instagram
