‘Bachelorette’ star Clare Crawley has addressed her sensational split from Dale Moss.
The two met during the filming of the last season of ABC’s popular date show, but in a surprising twist, the 39-year-old star decided to leave the show for just a few weeks because she felt she was already her winner in Moss. , who introduced her.
On Tuesday, the 32-year-old Moss announced on social media that he and Crawley “decided to go separately” and called the split their “healthiest” way of action.
Now Crawley has released her own statement on Instagram.
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“I was made aware of a ‘mutual’ statement at the same time, so I needed time to really digest it,” she began, suggesting that Moss’ announcement was not on her radar ahead of time.
Clare Crawley is engaged to Dale Moss after just two weeks.
(ABC / Craig Sjodin)
“When I speak for myself, my intention with this relationship has always been clear, so the truth is that I am devastated,” the star continued. “It was not what I expected or hoped for and still trying to process it.”
The reality star then reflected on the year 2020 and called it ‘one hell of a year’.
She said that in 2020 she faced ‘severe anxiety’, the coronavirus pandemic, a balance between a new public relationship and ‘slowly losing my mother’ – circumstances that make her look forward to the light of day. the end of the tunnel. “
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“Our relationship was not perfect, but I can say that I was really invested with all my heart,” Crawley concluded. “I may not have all the answers, but I know it; I will continue to show up, keep my word, and be committed to love.”
Furthermore, it appears that it was not just the announcement of the split that caught the star off guard.
“Clare feels blinded by the rift,” a source told People magazine. “She really thought they could make things work and after all she’s been through, she can not believe she’s in this place again.”
Dale Moss (left) and Clare Crawley (right) are separated after a few months of engagement. (Craig Sjodin / ABC via Getty Images)
The breakup was “very painful and emotional” for Crawley, the source said.
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An insider spoke to the outlet after news of the breakup surfaced, claiming Moss’ was not ready for marriage and children. ‘
“He did have feelings for Clare, but he was not on the same page as her,” the source explained.
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In turn, Crawley “really hoped he would grow and come into the relationship,” the insider said, but “things only got harder after the show when they had to make big life decisions.”
A rep for Moss did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.