Revealed: The Bachelorette fans work out the ‘REAL REASON’ Ali Oetjen and Taite Radley broke up
They announced their shock split on Saturday, after two years together.
And now fans are speculating why Bachelorette couple Ali Oetjen, 34, and Taite Radley, 29, really broke up.
Some fans have blamed the coronavirus pandemic, saying that spending 88 days apart in lockdown must have taken its toll.
So what do YOU think? The Bachelorette fans claim to know the ‘REAL REASON’ Ali Oetjen and Taite Radley broke up (the pair are pictured)
‘It’s this damn pandemic, the stress is bringing out the worst in all of us,’ one fan commented on Instagram underneath one of their breakup posts.
They added: ‘Don’t worry, you and your man will reconnect once all this c**p is over.’
Another added: ‘Very sad news – sorry to hear this. Distance and time apart is not an easy thing for a relationship… I hope in time you manage to find your way back to each other, or find a way to move on and be happy, like you both deserve. Much love to you both.’
‘It’s this damn pandemic’: Some fans have blamed the coronavirus pandemic, saying that spending 88 days apart in lockdown must have taken its toll
One fan remarked: ‘I think COVID-19 has changed so many people’s lives. Depression and uncertainty, speaking as I feel right now.’
Another said: ‘2020 is really bringing all the blows. So sorry to hear this Ali.’
On Saturday, Ali and Taite announced their shock split on their respective Instagram accounts and said that they are ‘taking time apart’ and giving each other ‘some space.’
The pair also said that they still love each other, after meeting on The Bachelorette back in 2018.
Ali and Taite shared near identical statements underneath selfies together and said they were making the shock announcement with ‘the heaviest heart.’
Over: On Saturday, Ali and Taite announced their shock split on their respective Instagram accounts and said that they are ‘taking time apart’ and giving each other ‘some space’
Sad: Ali and Taite shared near identical statements underneath selfies together and said they were making the shock announcement with ‘the heaviest heart’
‘It is with the heaviest heart that we want to let everyone know that we have decided to take time apart in order to give each other space and time to fully focus on our own paths,’ Ali wrote, suggesting that they might get back together in future and might just be taking a short break.
‘We both love each other deeply and only want the best for each other and both want the ultimate happiness for each other and hopefully our paths will reconnect again soon.’
She added: ‘We’ve decided to be open with this so there’s no speculation and so we expect love, respect and kindness in return. I love you Taite.’
Taite shared the same message online with fans and finished, writing: ‘I love you Ali.’
Heartbreaking: ‘We’ve decided to be open with this so there’s no speculation and so we expect love, respect and kindness in return. I love you Taite,’ Ali wrote online
Last month, the pair finally reunited after spending 88 days apart amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The pair were stuck in different states at the time during lockdown.
At the time, Taite posted a loved-up photo of the couple embracing one another after being reunited, and wrote: ‘We’re back!’
Taite and Ali had been forced apart by state travel restrictions since March. While Taite remained in Victoria for work, Ali went to Queensland to stay with her parents.
They also opened their own gym together, calling it Sweaty A.F.
Ali and Taite met and fell in love on The Bachelorette back in 2018.
The blonde bombshell first found fame on The Bachelor Australia in September 2013, but failed to find love with leading man, Tim Robards.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Ali and Taite for comment in relation to this article.
Their story: Ali and Taite met and fell in love on The Bachelorette back in 2018 (pictured)