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Bachelor Couples Who Broke Up in 2021

Sometimes roses really smell like … you know.

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Clark received Adams’ final rose on the 16th season of The Bachelorette, but their relationship took a thorny turn when they called it quits in November. 

Tayshia Adams & Zac Clark

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The relationship seemed rosy earlier in the month, when the two ran the New York City Marathon together. A few weeks later, Adam’s rep told PEOPLE that the couple had broken up.

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Moynes was a dramatic late-comer on season 17, and Thurston said yes to his proposal in the finale! After a few months of dating, the couple broke up in October.

Katie Thurston &
Blake Moynes

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In a joint statement confirming their split, the Bachelor alumni said they "concluded that we are not compatible as life partners."

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Bachelor Nation was truly shocked when Crawley chose to leave the show with Moss only a few weeks into her season. Less shocking was their breakup two months later.

Clare Crawley & Dale Moss

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The couple appeared to reunite in mid-February but called it quits again a few months later in September. 

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James broke up with Kirkconnell, who received his final rose but no proposal, amid controversy surrounding racially insensitive photos she’d posted in 2018.

Matt James &
Rachael Kirkconnell

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The couple rekindled their relationship soon after their split and seem to be going strong! 

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The winners of the musical Bachelor spin-off Listen to Your Heart announced their decision to part ways earlier this year.

Bri Stauss & Chris Watson

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The couple/musical duo released two albums together over the course of their relationship and have hinted at continuing to make music together in the future. 

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