BACHELORETTE Emily Maynard Confirms Break Up with Jef Holm

BACHELORETTE stars Emily Maynard and Jef Holm have confirmed to People.com they they have officially ended their relationship. The final episode of the ABC series ended with Maynard accepting a proposal from contestant Holm.

In individual statements, the 26-year-old Maynard and 28- year-old Holm confirmed rumors which had been circulating for weeks. "I am sorry to tell you that Jef and I have, indeed, parted ways," said Maynard. "It was a very difficult and heartbreaking decision."

She continues:

As you know, at first I wasn't sure that I should even be The Bachelorette, but I am a hopeless romantic and I do believe in the show. I have no regrets because I did find love and shared an incredible journey with a really special person –- and you know what, we tried our best because the love between us was so real. I have nothing but respect and love for Jef and his family, but ultimately we are just at different points in our lives. I've learned so much and I'm grateful for all of the support I've received. I'm excited and hopeful for the next chapter in my life with my daughter, Ricki. I do hope that you will respect our privacy and allow us the time we need to heal.

Holm revealed that he would "always love" Maynard and her 7-year-old daughter, Ricki. In his statement he commented:

Meeting Emily on The Bachelorette was an incredible experience, we've had quite the journey. I've never loved someone so much in my whole life, Emily is the best person and mom I have ever met. She opened up her world to me and I fell in love with her, [her daughter] Ricki, her family and the Hendricks. She has a great group of people who surround her. What we shared was completely genuine and real and it breaks my heart but we have decided to break up. Emily will always have a special place in my heart. I don't regret a single second I spent with her or Ricki. They both have been a huge part of my life. Who knows what tomorrow will bring but we are moving on to the next chapter of our lives. Emily and I are great friends and I hope we can continue to be friends forever. Everyone wants a salacious story to break, but the truth is we are just two people who fell in love and tried our hardest to make it work. I will always love her.

This week, ABC announced that Season 7's Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum will get married in a wedding special airing in December. 

Photo credit: ABC/Rick Rowell

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