Bachelor in Paradise’s Brendan Morais & Pieper James SPLIT after he ‘gaslighted’ Natasha Parker in love triangle scandal

, the couple have split, as a source said: “Things went downhill once Paradise started airing."

The insider explained that “got to see what really happened” before she arrived on the beach and “had no idea” that was exploring other women: “She wasn’t OK with everything that unfolded thus far.”

"They tried to make it work but ended up deciding it was best to break up," the source added.

Brendan was previously accused of mishandling his relationship with Natasha while on .

The drama kicked off when Brendan is said to have bailed on Natasha as soon as new arrival Pieper arrived and would openly admit to dating her prior to both joining the reality show.

Brendan and Pieper were then accused of “orchestrating a master plan” to gain airtime, fame and Instagram followers at Natasha’s expense - who admitted to having “real feelings” for Brendan.

Pieper, 23, and Brendan were also caught on a hot mic confessing that they wanted more social media followers and discussing a plan to make it happen.

When Natasha, 33, attempted to get answers from Brendan, he called her "annoying" and slammed her for “having no prospects” besides him.