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'Bachelor in Paradise' couple Eliza Isichei and Aaron Bryant end engagement and split up

By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 12/12/2023

Eliza Isichei and Aaron Bryant just became the third -- and final -- couple from Bachelor in Paradise's ninth season to end their relationship within days of the finale airing on ABC.

After Bachelor in Paradise's Season 9 finale aired on Thursday, December 7, Kylee Russell announced two days later that her relationship with Aven Jones was over due to "multiple infidelities" on Aven's part.

And then on December 11, Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock announced they've already called off their engagement.

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Aaron and Eliza are now the latest couple to confirm that they've parted ways and decided to end their engagement.

Aaron took to his Instagram Stories on Monday, December 11 with a statement, which he posted alongside a photo of his post-engagement glow with Eliza in Paradise.

"I want to thank our family, friends, and Bachelor Nation for all their support, not just through the Paradise journey but after as well," Aaron captioned a photo of himself walking hand-in-hand with Eliza on the beach in Mexico.

"Tricky emotions watching it all unfold, but unfortunately, me and [Eliza]'s love story has come to an end. We're leading our amicable split with nothing but positivity and mutual respect for one another. Thank you all."

Eliza, for her part, didn't post any type of breakup announcement on her social media. Instead, she informed her followers via Instagram Stories that she's currently on a vacation in Greece.

Many Bachelor in Paradise fans speculated over the weekend that Aaron and Eliza had called it quits on their relationship or were at least on the verge of a split because neither person posted anything sweet or heartfelt about their engagement after the Bachelor in Paradise finale aired.

In fact, there were no pictures of Aaron on Eliza's Instagram account, and Aaron only had photos of Eliza that he had posted while the Bachelor in Paradise season was airing.

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The Bachelor in Paradise finale also included an onscreen graphic with the following eyebrow-raising update on Aaron and Eliza's engagement: "Aaron and Eliza's engagement has hit some speed bumps since they left the beach. They are actively working on their relationship and trying to figure things out."

According to Reality Steve spoiler blogger Steve Carbone, Eliza returned to Germany after filming Bachelor in Paradise and Aaron resumed his life in San Diego, which had the makings of an extremely difficult long-distance relationship.

But Eliza and Aaron were considered the strongest couple on Bachelor in Paradise's ninth season.

Not only did they overcome adversity regarding rumors of one of Aaron's ex-girlfriends, but they also decided to become official boyfriend and girlfriend about halfway through the season.

On the show's finale, Aaron was wholeheartedly set on proposing marriage to Eliza after their overnight Fantasy Suite date, but Eliza -- although she said she was in love with Aaron -- was feeling a little uneasy and unsure.

Eliza explained how she only wanted to get engaged once and how she wished her beloved family could participate in such a big event in her life.

"If I would say with 100 percent certainty I am ready and completely sure of what I'm going to say if asked, I'd be lying," Eliza admitted in a confessional.

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But once Eliza and Aaron reunited on the platform by the ocean, she decided to trust her feelings and follow her heart.

Aaron told Eliza he didn't know what love looked like until she walked down the steps of Paradise with her beautiful skin, smile and grace. He said he loved everything about her and she was "the most beautiful part of Paradise."

Aaron shared how he had paid attention to every little thing Eliza did on the beach and every little detail, including her breakfast order.

"We went through so much... but we've found a way to choose each other and choose to have faith in one another. I'm so happy right now to be standing here with you and to talk about the future as well, because your mom -- I had a great conversation with her," Aaron revealed.

Eliza appeared to melt in Aaron's arms over the thought he had spoken to her mother.

And then Aaron continued, "I see where you get it... She is very proud of you and thinks the most of you. You truly have great parents, and I am just so lucky and grateful to be here. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, and Eliza I want to do this right with you. I understand what this means to both of us."

Aaron then got down on one knee and presented Eliza with a diamond ring.

"Will you marry me?" Aaron asked.

"Yes!" Eliza replied with glee in her voice. "Oh my god!"

Eliza seemed ecstatic, but she admitted to Aaron that she had been in her head all day and wasn't sure what she was going to say until she was able to look him in the eyes at their Final Rose Ceremony.

Prior to appearing on Paradise, Aaron had competed for Charity Lawson's heart on The Bachelorette's twentieth season, and Eliza had appeared on Season 26 of The Bachelor starring Clayton Echard.