{"id":61420,"date":"2023-12-13T15:17:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/bips-john-henry-spurlock-says-kat-izzo-engagement-was-not-a-mistake\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T15:17:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:17:59","slug":"bips-john-henry-spurlock-says-kat-izzo-engagement-was-not-a-mistake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/bips-john-henry-spurlock-says-kat-izzo-engagement-was-not-a-mistake\/","title":{"rendered":"BiP\u2019s John Henry Spurlock Says Kat Izzo Engagement Was Not a ‘Mistake’"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock.<\/span> Courtesy of John Henry Spurlock\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bachelor in Paradis<\/em>e<\/a> alum John Henry Spurlock<\/strong> has no hard feelings after calling off his engagement to Kat Izzo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks again for all the kind words,\u201d John Henry, 31, shared in an Instagram caption<\/a> on Tuesday, December 12. \u201cAnd for those who have nothing nice to say based on what was shown on an edited reality dating show, just know I don\u2019t feel that I made a mistake choosing her.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Henry, who made his reality TV debut on Charity Lawson<\/strong>\u2019s Bachelorette<\/em><\/a> season earlier this year, shared a series of photos of himself and Kat, 27, looking happy before their breakup.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never watched this back and second guessed things, I fell for the real Kat Izzo. The Kat who always put my feelings first and did everything she could to make this work,\u201d he continued. \u201cThe Kat that alot [sic] of people truly know. But unfortunately, the Kat that bachelor nation doesn\u2019t know. Although we decided to go different paths, you are an amazing woman and someone will be very lucky to have you. Keep being you, keep accomplishing all your goals, and enjoy this next chapter in your life in San Diego, working as a nurse practitioner.\u201d<\/p>\n

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John Henry proposed<\/a> to Kat, 27, during the BiP<\/em> season 9 finale, which aired on Thursday, December 7. The couple announced their split<\/a> less than one week later.<\/p>\n

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\n John Henry Spurlock and Kat Izzo.<\/span> Courtesy of John Henry Spurlock\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWith mutual love and respect, Kat and I have recently decided to part ways. Our relationship has been filled with wonderful memories and growth, something we looked forward to sharing with you. While our paths are taking different directions due to our career goals not aligning, we are grateful for the love and support we\u2019ve received from our family, friends, and Bachelor Nation,\u201d read a joint statement shared via Instagram on Monday, December 11. \u201cWhile this decision wasn\u2019t easy, we believe it\u2019s the right step for both of us as individuals. As we navigate this transition, we ask for your continued support and respect for our privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kat, who was introduced to Bachelor Nation during Zach Shallcross<\/strong>\u2019 Bachelor<\/em><\/a> season, had a rough go at the beginning of her BiP<\/em> journey. She was initially exploring connections with Brayden Bowers<\/strong> and Tanner Courtad<\/strong> before John Henry arrived at the beach. He briefly connected with Olivia Lewis<\/strong> but broke things off with her to pursue a relationship with Kat.<\/p>\n

During the BiP<\/em> finale, Kat shared a heartfelt pre-proposal speech, telling John Henry that she \u201cnever felt so comfortable so quickly with a person\u201d until he came along.<\/p>\n

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\n John Henry Spurlock and Kat Izzo.<\/span> Courtesy of John Henry Spurlock\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI definitely spent some time doubting myself and seeing this as too good to be true and waiting for something bad to happen because how could something so good come so easy,\u201d she shared. \u201cIt\u2019s because of you that I\u2019m standing here right now, happy and incredibly at peace. I am fully and wholeheartedly in love with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Henry had some doubts about their engagement<\/a> but decided to \u201cfollow [his] heart\u201d and propose.<\/p>\n

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