In the midst of his “heartbreak,” the reality star asked fans for privacy as they get through the “difficult” time.
In recent weeks, rumors have been circulating that the two called it quits. Last month, Michelle addressed a video that spread online, showing her without her engagement ring. ”To the person who is paying close enough attention to catch that moment, you also had to be paying close enough attention to see one of my friends briefly remove my engagement ring to try it on and then place it back on my finger,” she shared, adding that it was “creepy” to see the video surface because they’re not a “zoo exhibit.”
The next day, she shared on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast that she was taking a break from something else in her life.
“I have decided to step out of the classroom,” Michelle said while getting emotional. “It has been a complete whirlwind hanging out with my students, teaching in the classroom and then living that double life as a Bachelorette, walking red carpets and going to premieres and, wow, have things changed.”
She explained that she’s been in “survival mode” for two years, so she decided to take time away from teaching to ensure she was “taking care of myself” first and foremost.