Bachelorette Katie Thurston & Blake Moynes split due to ‘distance’ while star’s ‘outbursts became too much for him’
THE Bachelorette star Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes split due to “distance.”
The star’s “outbursts became too much for him to handle,” a source exclusively told The Sun.
Shortly after Katie, 30, and Blake, 30, revealed they have called off their engagement, an insider spoke to The Sun and shared insight into the reasons behind the split.
While Katie is based in San Diego, Blake currently lives in Canada.
Both TV stars have been keeping busy since becoming engaged, as Katie recently opened for Whitney Cummings' Touch Me Tour in Anaheim, California on Friday and Blake had been working for a foundation in Africa.
The informant said: "Katie flew up to Canada early Saturday just a few hours after the comedy show and saw Blake for the first time in a while.
“I don't think she flew there necessarily knowing it would be a breakup trip, but she knew they'd be forced to address a lot of things that they had been putting off for a while.”
NOT WILLING TO RELOCATE
After adding that “distance was a big factor,” the insider alleged: “Blake wasn't ready to leave Canada and Katie wasn't ready to move there.
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“She just set down new roots in San Diego and loves it there.”
They continued: “Another big thing they had issues with were their communication styles.
“Katie is much quicker to call little things out whereas Blake just lets things slide.
“Her outbursts eventually became too much for him to handle.”
'NUMBER OF ISSUES'
The source concluded: “At the same time, Katie felt she was putting more into the relationship than he was.
“So it's a number of issues and not one person's fault.
“They were just clearly not compatible and rushed into things."
Additionally, the source insisted that “infidelity was not a factor” in the split.
The pair met during Katie’s time as The Bachelorette, while they became engaged during the season finale.
IT'S OVER
Both Katie and Blake broke the news of their split with an identical message on their Instagram accounts, which read: "It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways.
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"We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently.
"We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision."
