Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya‘s engagement has come to an end.
On Friday, both Bachelorette alums revealed their separation on Instagram Stories, each writing a long message on the social media platform. The news comes only 6 months after the pair announced their engagement on her season of the popular reality show. Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya of ‘The Bachelorette‘ have called it quits after their relationship was highlighted on the most current season of the ‘ABC’ dating show.
Following Olukoya’s commitment to Young in the finale episode on December 21, 2021, both stars announced their split on social media on Friday, according to sources. She went on to say something personal to Olukoya, telling him that he “soon became her best friend” and that “the affection I have for you is really powerful.”
Michelle Young Announced Their Split On Instagram
Michelle Young went on to say, “I can never stop trying to see you succeed.”
Young said in her statement, “I will always recognize and appreciate the experiences, support, and development that both Nayte and this experience have offered me.” “At the very same time, I am in a lot of pain and will need some time and place to work through it.” In a statement released at the same time, Olukoya, 27, addressed his split with Young, stating, “We were both yearning for our Soulmates when we started this adventure. We will be together forever. Our closest companions.”
“However, as we learn and develop, we also understand that sometimes the people we love are not the right people for us to spend the rest of our lives with,” he concluded. The couple’s divorce comes a little over 1 month after Young denied reports of a breakup. Fans speculated that the wedding was off when a video of the retired teacher not sporting her engagement ring went viral.