Clare Crawley and Dale Moss kissed and made up – literally.
On the weekend, The maiden stars were seen sharing a steamy kiss on Nokomis Beach, Florida.
Clare, 39, and Dale, 32, walked barefoot along the coast, with him in shorts and her in white overalls over her bikini. They took a stroll on the sand, hand in hand, while Dale carried a refreshing drink.
Witnesses saw Clare playfully beat up her ex-fiance, and he later carried her back to the hotel, while photographers congratulated the couple on the reconciliation.
Last year, they became involved in the reality show after just four episodes. However, Clare said Dale surprised her when she announced the split on social media in January. The former athlete then faced charges of treason to his bride during the engagement.
During the Valentine’s Day weekend, Clare “finally gave in” and flew to meet him in the Sunshine State. On Sunday, February 21, they were seen again enjoying their Florida getaway, although Clare was not wearing her 4.5-carat diamond engagement ring at the time.
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A source now tells E! News that Clare and Dale are having long conversations and are “making plans for the future together” because “they both want it to work”.
The source said: “Clare visiting him in Florida really sealed the deal for her. She is so in love and will do anything to make it work between them.”
The only problem they predict is where they will spend most of their time, because they live on opposite shores, based in Sacramento, California, and Dale in New York. Still, lovers have been making plans to see each other and “keep dating”. Dale even asked her to come to New York next month, according to the source.
“They had a great week together and are already acting as if they are together again,” says the source. “It was a fun week for both of them and they both hope the relationship will continue that way. The two seem happy together and were able to overcome the drama.”
Last week, a source close to Clare told E! News why the hairdresser was leaving the gossip and trying to work things out. “Dale has regretted everything that happened between him and Clare and is looking for her,” said the source. “She finally gave in and decided to take her calls and talk about it.”
The split earlier this year really affected the ABC star. She explained during an Instagram Live session that she “fought very badly” for a long time. Clare continued, “I’m getting to the point where I’m trying so hard to get back from this and turn around, because it’s a dark place to be when you have a lot of things compiled together.”
A source told E! News “It has been very difficult” for her to work on her feelings and meet with him.
They weren’t officially together last week, but it seems that the last few days of sunshine have helped them get closer. On February 17, they sat down to dinner at Rosebud’s Steak & Seafood House in Osprey, Florida, where witnesses said they “looked totally in love”.