Bachelor in Paradise season 9 contestants Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock got engaged at the end of the season, but are they still together?
Summary
- Bachelor in Paradise season 9 contestant Kat Izzo wanted to pursue a relationship with John Henry Spurlock despite him already dating Olivia Lewis, sparking a love triangle.
- John Henry eventually chose Kat, and they became a couple.
- At the end of Bachelor in Paradise season 9, John Henry proposed to Kat, and she said yes. They left Paradise engaged.
Bachelor in Paradise season 9 contestants Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock got engaged at the end of the season, but are they still together now? After her relationships with Brayden Bowers and Tanner Courtad ended, Kat set her sights on John Henry, even though he was already dating Olivia Lewis. Kat decided that she wanted to kiss John Henry, and began talking to him in order to try to spark a romantic connection.
On Bachelor in Paradise season 9, John Henry eventually broke up with Olivia for Kat, and they became a couple. They seemed like opposites, but they were pleasantly surprised to find that they had a lot in common. At the end of the season, Kat and John Henry had a one-on-one date in which they became even closer. They later went to the Fantasy Suite together. On the Bachelor in Paradise season 9 finale, John Henry proposed to Kat, and she said yes. They left Paradise engaged and ready to start their life together outside of the show.
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Kat is a 27-year-old registered nurse from Tampa, Florida. She first appeared on Zach Shallcross' Bachelor season, during which they formed a strong connection. However, they eventually broke up after Kat expressed doubts about Zach meeting her family during the hometown dates. During Zach's season, Kat was often portrayed as a villain with a soft side. That was the case again at the beginning of Bachelor in Paradise season 9, but she mellowed when she began her relationship with John Henry.
Who Is John Henry Spurlock?
John Henry is a 31-year-old underwater welder from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He got his start on Charity Lawson's Bachelorette season. However, John Henry was eliminated in week 2 after not forming a connection with Charity. He's known for being a shy and reserved man.
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According to the Bachelor in Paradise season 9 season finale, Kat and John Henry remained "happily engaged" after filming wrapped. They had plans to move to San Diego together. On the June 14 episode of his podcast, Reality Steve revealed that Bachelor in Paradise season 9 filmed for two and a half weeks, from June 6 to June 23 or 24. This means that Kat and John Henry were together for about five months after filming ended.
John Henry & Kat Announce Breakup Via Instagram
In an Instagram post shared four days after the Bachelor in Paradise season 9 finale aired, John Henry and Kat announced their breakup. The post included a photograph of the couple hugging. John Henry wrote, "With mutual love and respect, Kat and I have recently decided to part ways. Our relationship has been filled with wonderful memories and growth, something we looked forward to sharing with you."
John Henry also offered some insight into why they broke up, writing, "While our paths are taking different directions due to our career goals not aligning, we are grateful for the love and support we’ve received from our family, friends, and Bachelor Nation." He concluded the post by saying, "While this decision wasn’t easy, we believe it’s the right step for both of us as individuals. As we navigate this transition, we ask for your continued support and respect for our privacy."
Kat and John Henry were a truly unexpected couple. She's very outspoken, while he's reserved, but it seemed that opposites attracted. They felt such a strong connection on Bachelor in Paradise season 9, that they got engaged after only a short amount of time. Unfortunately, their relationship has now ended, but it seems as though they're on good terms. Hopefully, Kat and John Henry will find the love they're searching for in the near future.
Source: Reality Steve, John Henry Spurlock/Instagram