Getty Images

Kaitlyn Bristowe Reveals Shawn Booth Left Her: ‘He Didn’t Know Why He Couldn’t Love Me’

Reality TV

May 14, 2019 11:41 am·

By Laura Rizzo

Deal of the Day

Stay Dressed To Impress All Summer Long, Thanks to This Portable Steam — 70% Off View Deal

1 of 20

bachelorette KAITLYN BRISTOWE orange suit black lacey top

All the Dirt

The 33-year-old spilled some piping hot tea about the reality franchise but also got surprisingly candid about her breakup from her beau of three years.

2 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Shawn Booth baseball relationship break up split

Turned Out a Bit Different

The conversation kicked off with the ladies joking about Keltie Knight‘s advice to “stay with Shawn forever.” Obviously, that’s not how things worked out.

3 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Shawn Booth marathon running nashville relationship

Quick With a Joke

“I was like, ‘Look, I remember your advice from before — I’m gonna leave him,'” the reality starlet joked.

4 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe blonde hair orange sweater

The Truth

After a laugh, she shockingly divulged, “Just kidding, he left me.” This shocked Jac Vanek who said, “He did? F–k him!”

5 of 20

He Saw Too Much

It sounds like the way they met was their ultimate demise. “He didn’t know why he couldn’t love me. I just think the show was too hard for someone to get over,” the season 11 leading lady explained.

6 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe flowered crop top black skirt Shawn Booth black shirt grey jeans

Not Certain

She noted that she obviously wasn’t 100 percent in his head. “I don’t know, that’s what I’m going off of.”

7 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Shawn Booth sunglasses dog jeep relationship

Trouble in Paradise

This isn’t the first time the Canadian has spoken candidly about her split. She admitted on her podcast, Off the Vine, a few weeks after their breakup, “It’s been a really hard few months now. I really did think we’d get through it.”

8 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe black crop top pants red lip high ponytail

Coming to an End

During the last trip they took together, she confessed that the pair realized they were at a “crossroads” in their love story.

9 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Shawn Booth dog nashville split break up

It Wasn’t Meant to Be

What was the final straw? They realized “there were some important fundamental values that weren’t lining up” and there were “some things we’d probably never see eye-to-eye on.”

10 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Shawn booth pool relationship break up split

The Real Deal

She was sure to add, “I want to reiterate to people, what you saw on social media was real and what we had was real love. But when it comes to roadblocks, and those fundamental values and again, getting through things together, I just don’t think we were on the same page — and it’s painful to admit that.”

11 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe jean shorts grey tshirt

A Closed Chapter

They initially announced their split in a joint statement that began: “After three incredible years, we have decided to go our separate ways. This difficult decision comes after thoughtful, respectful consideration. Even though we are parting as a couple, we’re very much committed to remaining friends.”

12 of 20

Shawn Booth Kaitlyn Bristowe CMAs patterned dress blue suit

Not on the Same Path

However, they admitted that they wanted different things in life. “We have both evolved as people, which is taking us in different directions, but with the hope that we will continue to support each other in new ways,” the statement continued.

13 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe black deep v dress middle part

This Is Goodbye

It concluded, “Due to the nature of how we met, our relationship has always been very public, and we have enjoyed sharing it with all of you, but we ask that you respect our decision and our privacy at this time.”

14 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Shawn Booth break up relationship hat motorcycle shirt

What About the Ring?

Kaitlyn confirmed on LadyGang that she got to keep the massive Neil Lane ring that was given to them by the show because they lasted longer than two years.

15 of 20

BECCA KUFRIN, EMILY MAYNARD-JOHNSON, DESIREE SIEGFRIED, ANDI DORFMAN, ASHLEY ROSENBAUM, TRISTA SUTTER, CHRIS HARRISON, JILLIAN HARRIS, ALI FEDOTOWSKY-MANNO, JOELLE "JOJO" FLETCHER, RACHEL LINDSAY, KAITLYN BRISTOWE, DEANNA STAGLIANO

Her Four-Legged Friend Is More Important

A diamond is just a diamond to Kaitlyn who admitted, “I’d rather keep the dog than the ring.” This was in reference to the couple’s Golden Retriever, Tucker, who resides with Shawn.

16 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Jason Tartick relationship i love you

Greener Pastures

She’s much happier now! Kaitlyn has moved on with fellow franchise alum Jason Tartick. The two started their romance this past December and haven’t looked back.

17 of 20

Jason Tartick Kaitlyn Bristowe hugging pda

The Stars Aligned

“No, I wasn’t with Shawn,” Kaitlyn explained about the timing of meeting her new beau. “Shawn and I were broken up but not to the public … but, we were.”

18 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Jason Tartick topgolf date night

Four Letter Word

The gorgeous duo has been getting more serious. They even reflected on the “raw and real” moment that Jason said “I love you” for the first time during an episode of Off the Vine.

19 of 20

There’s One Thing

That’s not to say he puts his lady love on a pedastal. When asked if he calls her out on “bulls–t,” Kaitlyn explained his one pet peeve. “He hates when I clap back at trolls … I love a good clapback. I live for it,” she said. Fair enough!

20 of 20

Kaitlyn Bristowe Jason Tartick drinking wine

Best of Luck, You Two!

Things are definitely looking good for Kaitlyn and we couldn’t be happier for her!

Just For You

Conversation

All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines. Life & Style does not endorse the opinions and views shared by our readers in our comment sections. Our comments section is a place where readers can engage in healthy, productive, lively, and respectful discussions. Offensive language, hate speech, personal attacks, and/or defamatory statements are not permitted. Advertising or spam is also prohibited.