Did Bachelor in Paradise's Aven Cheat on Kylee Before Split?

Aven Jones and Kylee Russell announced their split on December 9, 2023, just two days after the finale of Bachelor in Paradise revealed that they left the show as a couple when filming ended in June. More than one month after the split, Kylee opened up about Aven’s cheating and why they broke up so abruptly.

Did Bachelor in Paradise’s Aven Jones Cheat on Kylee Russell?

Kylee accused Aven of cheating on her when she confirmed their split on Instagram in December 2023.

“Following our relationship announcement yesterday, I want to thank my God he did not allow me to live another day in the dark,” Kylee wrote. “In the last 24 hours I have been grasping with the fact that one of the most important relationships in my life has dissolved due to multiple infidelities. This is not just a show but my real life and for the foreseeable future I will be in a time of healing and trying to put the puzzle pieces of my life back together. Please respect my privacy at this time.”

While Aven did not directly confirm the accusations that he was unfaithful, he did admit to being at fault for the breakup.

“After careful thought and consideration into writing this I want to first and foremost apologize to Kylee, my family and my friends for my actions,” he shared on December 10, 2023. “I have made major mistakes in the relationship and hurt someone who was very close to me. At this time, I am in an extremely extremely low place trying to work on myself. I am doing my best to find healing, find myself and be a better person. Please have grace and respect for Kylee and her family through this difficult time.”

The Bachelorette alum deactivated his Instagram account one day after making the statement.

During a January 23, 2024, interview on “The Viall Files” podcast, Kylee revealed that she first learned that Aven was unfaithful on December 8, 2023, just one hour after they confirmed that their relationship was going strong post-Paradise.

Kylee received a DM from a girl who said, “Aven cheated on you on July 22 in Santa Monica. I’m just now finding out he wasn’t single.” The reality star was admittedly “blindsided” by the message and thought the woman was just looking for clout.

However, research into the claims proved Kylee’s worst nightmare to be true. After looking back through her text messages and confirming that Aven was in Santa Monica on July 22, she asked the woman who DMed her for “full blown evidence” of the hookup. She received a photo of Aven in another girl’s bed that was taken the morning after.

Kylee said that Aven owned up to his infidelity almost right away. At that point, she admittedly felt like she might be able to regain her trust in him so they could stay together. However, Aven then made a confession that made her end the relationship.

“He said, ‘Both times I went home to Boston, I rekindled with an old childhood friend who I’ve known for years and used to have feelings for,’” Kylee spilled. “‘Both times we hooked up and I was going to tell you but I was told not to because she didn’t want to be involved.’” She read the entire text message he sent her, which included multiple apologies.

After finding out about this indiscretion, Kylee called Aven in tears and went on to officially announce the breakup on social media.

Did Bachelor in Paradise’s Kylee and Aven Get Engaged?

Kylee and Aven were not one of the couples to get engaged while filming season 9 of Bachelor in Paradise. Their disagreement over a proposal was the source of their biggest fight on the beach.

As overnight dates and the end of filming approached, Kylee wanted Aven to propose, but he wasn’t ready. “I know that the engagement aspect of this is important to you, but I just don’t want that to be the detriment to why we don’t even give it a shot,” he told her.

Kylee was frustrated that Aven wasn’t willing to make the commitment. However, she agreed to leave the beach as a couple. He assured her they would “be OK” as they navigated their relationship in the real world.

Before their proposal drama, Aven and Kylee were seemingly one of the strongest couples in Paradise. They came to the beach hoping to meet each other after Aven “liked” several of Kylee’s posts on Instagram and commented on one photo with a fire emoji. Their relationship began before the first rose ceremony.

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Are Bachelor in Paradise’s Aven and Kyle Getting Back Together?

During her January 2024 podcast interview, Kylee confirmed that she and Aven were still not back together. However, she revealed that she was just weeks away from moving to San Diego, which is where Aven lives, with her friends.

Kylee insisted that the move has “nothing to do with Aven” and said it’s something that she’s doing for herself. When asked if she wanted to get back with him, she replied, “Gun to my head, right this second … not in this moment.”

Still, she revealed that Aven was still “actively” trying to pursue her and didn’t shut the door on a possible reconciliation in the future. “Time will tell,” she shared. “I’m taking things day by day. This period in my life is all about making Kylee stronger.”