Bachelor in Paradise couple Katherine "Kat" Izzo and John Henry Spurlock have announced that they've split and ended their engagement.

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Only several days after Bachelor in Paradise aired its Season 9 finale and Kat and John Henry were shown getting engaged, the couple took to Instagram with a joint statement on Monday, December 11 revealing they've already called it quits.

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"With mutual love and respect, Kat and I have recently decided to part ways," Kat and John Henry captioned a photo of themselves hugging.

"Our relationship has been filled with wonderful memories and growth, something we looked forward to sharing with you."

The pair continued, "While our paths are taking different directions due to our career goals not aligning, we are grateful for the love and support we've received from our family, friends, and Bachelor Nation."

Kat and John Henry acknowledged how "this decision wasn't easy," but they added, "We believe it's the right step for both of us as individuals."

The couple concluded, "As we navigate this transition, we ask for your continued support and respect for our privacy."

Many members of Bachelor Nation expressed sadness for the couple, including Jess Girod and Davia Bunch.

And Mercedes Northup wrote, "Love you both."

Kat, who was labeled a "homie hopper" early in the Bachelor in Paradise season, began a relationship with Brayden Bowers on the beach before unexpectedly jumping ship for newcomer Tanner Courtad.

Tanner, however, didn't waste any time accepting a date with newcomer Davia, and Kat was upset and angry that Tanner hadn't asked for her feelings on the subject first. The fact it was Kat's birthday on Tanner and Davia's date day also rubbed salt in her wounds.

Tanner proceeded to dump Kat, who then set her eyes on John Henry, even though he had established a pretty strong connection with Olivia Lewis.

Bachelor in Paradise's editing made it seem like Kat pursued John Henry without any hesitation or remorse about how it was going to make Olivia feel. Many fans therefore called Kat a hypocrite for having lashed out at Tanner for similar behavior.

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But Kat and John Henry stayed together for the rest of Paradise, and they enjoyed an overnight Fantasy Suite date.

John Henry shared, "I'm actually looking for my future wife. I'm looking for a mother to my children, and I really think Kat is that next chapter. I'm just ready to enjoy this night with her."

By the end of their Fantasy Suite, Kat was certain that John Henry was her "person" and she wanted to be with him forever. And John Henry said he and Kat had established a very deep connection.

"But my emotions are all over the place. My heart is telling me to get engaged, but my gut is telling me, 'ËœDon't do it.' My gut is telling me it's too soon," John Henry admitted.

"We haven't even gotten into an argument. We haven't disagreed on anything. I still have questions and there's still a lot I've got to learn about her. I usually follow my gut, and that's the problem."

He added how the last thing he wanted to do was get engaged to Kat and then soon realize they're not as compatible as they thought they were. John Henry had reservations about jumping all in, and he didn't know what he was going to do yet.

When the pair reunited for the Final Rose Ceremony, Kat said it almost seemed "too good to be true" with John Henry but she felt happy and at peace. Kat explained how she felt so comfortable with John Henry and was crazy about him.

"I am fully and wholeheartedly in love with you -- completely. And that's so crazy to say. Being with you, it feels like it's a love that only comes once in a lifetime. Just know that I love you, John Henry, and I want to forever," Kat shared.

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John Henry told Kat that their relationship was so unexpected after a wild ride. He said he always trusted his gut, and his gut was telling him it was "too soon" to get engaged. He was questioning if their relationship was real and had a lot of what ifs?

"But right now, I'm going to try something a little different," John Henry said, changing his tune.

"I'm going to follow my heart, and my heart is telling me that you are amazing and you are everything that I'm looking for. I really do see a future with you. And I'm not falling in love; I am in love with you."

John Henry then asked Kat to marry him, and she responded, "Yes, yes, of course! No way?! What's happening?!"

The episode ended with an update on Kat and John Henry's relationship, and an onscreen graphic revealed that they remained happily engaged and were planning a move to San Diego soon as well as a happy life together.

Two of the three engagements from Bachelor in Paradise's ninth season are already over.

Kylee Russell announced late last week her relationship with Aven had ended due to "multiple infidelities," and he confirmed in a subsequent statement of his own that he had made "major mistakes" in his relationship.

Eliza Isichei and Aaron Bryant are seemingly still together, but the Paradise finale revealed they had hit some bumps after filming. The pair also didn't post anything sweet about their relationship on social media once Bachelor in Paradise ended.

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