Turning off. single alum Tayshia Adams responded to rumors divided around her and the groom Zac Clark on Monday, March 15, six months after the reality show couple got engaged during season 16
Speculation about the breakup started when eagle-eyed fans noticed that Zac’s mother stopped following Tayshia on Instagram. In addition, the host of the “Clickbait” podcast was spotted without wearing his Neil Lane engagement ring on social media.
“I’m not going to lie, I don’t like to see DMs putting this strange energy into the LOL universe,” wrote the California native in her Instagram Story. “I love that there is so much love [and] support around our relationship, but please don’t put unnecessary rumors / pressure on us.
The reality cat noticed that her engagement ring was “the right size” and “clean”, which is why it didn’t show up on her finger. “Now that this has been clarified, we will continue to send positive energy as we move forward this week,” she added.
Tayshia, 30, and Zac, 37, met in the middle of season 16. In July, Life and Style gave the Bachelorette news exclusively Clare Crawley, who was initially cast as the protagonist, was engaged to Dale Moss. The Sacramento native, 39, had “fallen in love” with the competitor, 32, with only 12 days of filming. Clare and Dale left as a wedding couple, and Tayshia stepped in to finish the season soon after.
Fortunately, Zac stayed close after Clare left because he and Tayshia fell in love.
“I came here because I should be here, and I came here because I should fall in love with you,” said the New Jersey native to Tayshia as he asked the question.
After the engagement, the first Bachelor in Paradise star moved from his home state of California to Zac’s New York apartment. The couple looked happy and in love when they talked about their wedding plans during a joint interview with Maria Clara in February 2021.
“At first, Zac was the person who said, ‘We can get married next week.’ And I said, ‘Slow down.’ I would love to date a year, ”the first Bachelor competitor of Colton Underwoodseason said at the time. “And now I’m like, ‘Do you want to … maybe next month?’ And he said, ‘Tayshia, slow down.’ We are coming and going. But there is no schedule. It will definitely happen. I just do not know when. “
Zac disclosed in Good Morning America in December 2020 he definitely wanted a “big wedding” someday. “She can think differently, and she will get what she wants. But I want to date you. Do you know? I want to go out with you and take you out and all that stuff, ”he continued, while noting that they had“ lots of fun plans coming ”.
That said, Tayshia has very important things going on in her career. She is Kaitlyn Bristowe will host the season 17 of The maiden after Chris Harrisonthe announcement that it is moving away from the reality franchise after its statements about Matt James‘competitor Rachael Kirkconnellthe social media controversy.
“As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equality and inclusion within The bachelor franchise, we are committed to improving the BIPOC representation of our team, including among the ranks of executive producers, “wrote ABC in a franchise is a celebration of love that reflects our world. “
It looks like the future is bright for Tayshia and Zac!