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In a surprising turn of events, Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s love story has ended, leaving fans of The Bachelorette stunned. The pair met on the first night of season 13 when Abasolo walked out of the limo and charmed Lindsay with some Spanish and a kiss. As the series progressed, Lindsay and Abasolo’s relationship deepened. They finally got engaged in Spain during the season finale in 2017. In August 2019, The Bachelorette‘s Rachel Lindsay and her beau tied the knot in Mexico and enjoyed a honeymoon in Greece. Sadly, after four years of bliss, the couple has split, and fans have much to say about it.
Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo Have Split
Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo have announced their decision to divorce after more than six years together. According to reports, Abasolo filed for divorce in a Los Angeles court and listed December 31, 2023, as the date of separation. Per the court documents, the chiropractor cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. A few days later, the 43-year-old took to social media to make the news official. Abasolo announced a statement shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday.
“After more than 4 years of marriage, Rachel and I have made the difficult decision to part ways and start anew,” Abasolo wrote.
Bryan Abasolo noted that his parents had been married forever and he was a family man. However, according to him, loving oneself and a partner sometimes involves letting go. Next, Abasolo shared his reason for the announcement, noting that it was important for fans to hear it directly from the source.
“Please respect the spaces of our family and friends as we figure out our next steps. Respectfully, Bryan,” he concluded.
Fans Share Mixed Thoughts About The Divorce News
The news of The Bachelorette‘s Rachel Lindsay’s split from her husband has spread like wildfire across various social media platforms. On Reddit, fans expressed disbelief and sadness as they saw the pair as a strong couple.
“I’m pretty shocked by this one. Rachel and Bryan seemed to be one of the most solid pairings to come out of the franchise,” a fan wrote.
Another Redditor commented:
“I’m sad to hear this.”
Some fans took the side of Lindsay, who kept her marriage private. They also worried about her well-being and noted that she deserved better.
“I’ve never liked him or understood why she chose him. He has always seemed so slimy to me,” a fan shared.
Similarly, on Instagram, fans bashed Abasolo, especially due to his decision to ask for spousal support.
“If y’all don’t got kids, asking for spousal support is a different type of trash activity,” a fan wrote.
Another fan noted:
“Asking for spousal support when you’re the one filing for divorce is crazy.”
A third fan also shared:
“A white man seeking spousal support from a sista is crazy.”
As fans continue to process the unexpected development, they are hopeful that things don’t turn out very messy between Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo.