The Bachelorette alum Greg Grippo is apparently open to the idea of looking for love on a future Bachelor in Paradise season after his split from Victoria Fuller.
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"I'm, like, as single as I can be right no," he noted, adding that he's "not really worried" about finding his match for the time being.
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But Greg isn't ruling out a future appearance on Bachelor in Paradise. The show's tenth season is set to return to ABC next year.
"I mean, we'll see, we'll see," Greg teased. "I mean... never say never."
Greg confirmed that his relationship with Victoria was over during an April appearance on Jason Tartick's "Trading Secrets" podcast.
Greg shared at the time that his breakup with Victoria was "really sad" and still "hard" on him, and so he suggested he needed more time to heal before he could officially move on.
Going forward, The Bachelorette Season 17 alum admitted it's going to be "tough" to determine how much to share of his relationship on social media.
"You want things to be private, but I think in the day of social media... it's hard to not get called out when things aren't working out," Greg told Us on Monday.
Greg's close friend and fellow The Bachelorette alum, Andrew Spencer, agreed with that sentiment.
"People want to make things more than it actually is, and I think, you know, that's the thing," Andrew, 29, told the magazine.
"Everyone [thinks] there's got to be more. Sometimes it just doesn't work between two people, [and] that's the way it should be left."
RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE COUPLES NOWAndrew pointed out how he and Greg are both single for "the first time" at the same time and so he's excited to test the dating waters with his pal by his side.
"We're trying different avenues," Andrew said, sharing how he and Greg may slide into some DMs. "So we'll figure it out at some point."
Victoria, for her part, soft launched her new relationship with NFL player Will Levis, the Tennessee Titans' new quarterback, late last month.
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Fans had assumed for months that Greg and Victoria had ended their romance before Greg confirmed the news.
Not only did Victoria and Greg unfollow each other on Instagram, but they also went without posting photos of each other on social media since December 2023.
Greg, however, said on "Trading Secrets" that he didn't have "anything bad to say" about Victoria.
"She's amazing," he said of his ex-girlfriend, "and I know that she's going to continue to do amazing things... She has a really good heart."
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Greg gushed about how he was "really excited" and "happy" about what was to come.
Last summer, Victoria and Greg had been house hunting in Nashville together, but Greg apparently never made the move.
In June 2023, Victoria explained in a Q&A session via Instagram Stories why she and Greg hadn't gotten engaged yet. After all, Greg had said only a few months earlier that he could picture himself marrying Victoria and having kids with her within five years.
"LMFAOOOOOOO. [Questioning about our engagement] is nuts!! You guys, if you don't remember, one year ago I was engaged Johnny. When it happens, it will not be rushed or for anyone but us. But y'all will be the first to know, trust," Victoria said.
Greg and Victoria first met at Governors Ball Music Festival in Summer 2021 and remained friends for nearly a year.
The couple told Nick Viall in December 2022 on "The Viall Files" podcast that they had mutual interest in each other but never acted on those feelings, especially since Victoria wanted to appear on Bachelor in Paradise that year and Greg was in a relationship with a woman overseas at that point.
Victoria therefore looked for love on Paradise, and she fell hard and fast for Johnny DePhilipo, who initially competed for Gabby Windey's heart on The Bachelorette's nineteenth season.
Victoria and Johnny got engaged on Bachelor in Paradise's eighth season in 2022, but the couple split shortly after filming the finale.
Victoria alleged Johnny had called her terrible names -- including a "f-cking c-nt" and "homewrecker," which Johnny denied and called "low blows" -- and Johnny claimed Victoria was jealous and "heartbroken" over his relationship with Gabby on The Bachelorette, which was airing on television while they were secretly engaged.
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Fans first spotted Victoria and Greg, and suspected a romance, when they were spotted in Italy together in October 2022.
Because of how quickly Victoria moved on from Johnny, the brunette beauty was accused of cheating on her then-fiance with Greg.
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Victoria said that Greg had officially asked her to be his girlfriend on Halloween in 2022, and then Victoria went public with her new relationship on November 4 of that year, when the Bachelor in Paradise reunion special taped.
Bachelor in Paradise's reunion aired in late November 2022, and fans were shocked to see Victoria and Greg so affectionate and carefree about their relationship. Victoria claimed she didn't care what anyone thought of her because she was so happy with Greg.
"I'm completely in love with her, like, head over heels in love with her," Greg said on Nick's podcast.
Nick therefore playfully asked Greg if he was ready to propose marriage to Victoria.
"Stay tuned!" Victoria teased.
"I mean, we both want that in life," Greg interjected, "she's my person."
Victoria had agreed that Greg was her "person," and then Greg added, "I haven't felt -- I don't want to say 'content,' that's not the right word because it sounds boring. But I think there's a certain beauty with being content with someone."
Prior to appearing on Paradise, Victoria competed for Peter Weber on The Bachelor's 24th season and finished in third place after Fantasy Suites.
Greg initially competed on Katie Thurston's season of The Bachelorette. He quit the show following his hometown date because Katie was reluctant to express her love for him and it made Greg question if their romance was real.
Greg's decision infuriated Katie and resulted in her bashing him in the media.
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