It looks likeBecca KufrinandArie Luyendyk Jr.won’t be coming face-to-face onThe Bachelorette, after all.
Despite the exes having previously confirmed that their sit-down would be a part of this season, Luyendyk Jr., 36, revealed on Monday that the footage ultimately won’t air.
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“We wish Becca all the happiness in the world and can’t wait to see how tonight goes!” he concluded.
As fans recall, Luyendyk Jr. recently sent shockwaves throughBachelorNation when he proposed to Kufrin, 28 — only to later change his mind and dump her for his runner-upLauren Burnham, 26, during his season’sbrutal three-hour finale. (Luyendyk Jr. and Burnhamgot engagedonAfter the Final Rosein March and areset to wed next year.)
In June, Kufrin revealed onJimmy Kimmel Live!thather ex-fiancéwould appear on her season.
“He does make an appearance on the show — we have a conversation,” she said. “I don’t want to give anything away, but I will say I did tell him to get out and he finally listened to me. Once and for all!”
She later toldEntertainment Tonightthat that “it wasn’t emotional, it was just two adults sitting down, wishing each other the best and talking through our experiences.”
“I knew that would probably be the last time we had a conversation,” she added. “And I wish him and Lauren the best.”
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Kufrin previously opened up to PEOPLE about how she forgave Luyendyk Jr.
“In hindsight, I appreciate that Arie did it when he did,” she said. “And as weird as it sounds, I can only thank him, because it allowed me to go on this new journey to find the person who is amuch better fit!”
source: people.com
