The Bachelor’s Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Split Up

Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell, who met on the January 2016 season of The Bachelor, have split up.

According to People, they released a joint statement saying; “It is with heavy hearts that we announce our decision to go our separate ways, We feel fortunate for the time we had together and will remain friends with much love and respect for one another. We wish nothing but the best for each other, and ask for your support and understanding at this time.”

The couple who met on the Bachelor also starred in a spinoff titled Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After? that aired for a single season and have since then faced constant relationship rumours.

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