What did Grant Ellis say? Bachelor Nation alums Ashley Iaconetti and Trista Sutter address “cold” comments over Julianna split

Grant Ellis broke his silence following criticism from Bachelor Nation alums Ashley Iaconetti and Trista Sutter regarding his breakup with Juliana Pasquarosa. After the pair voiced their opinions during the June 24 Almost Famous podcast, Ellis posted a now-deleted comment to the show’s Instagram account. As reproduced in an Us Weekly report on June 25, his Instagram post said:

“Everyone is criticizing and I get that. I did everything I could to make the relationship work. So did Juliana. I am able to distance my feelings when something isn’t for me. The lesson learned over heartbreak any day.”

Ben Higgins later read the message on a special episode and offered his take.

“It comes across a little cold,” he said, reflecting on how recently the couple had gone public with plans for a future together.

Ben added:

“They were claiming the reason we didn’t see them together was because of the distance but that was going to be a solution here soon.”

He also defended Ashley’s earlier suspicions about the relationship's stability, which, though initially criticized, proved to be accurate.

“But I don’t think it’s an unfair comment for [Grant] to make, he’s trying to move forward... trying to date again while his momentum from the show is still strong,” Ben concluded.

Inside Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa’s breakup

Just months after The Bachelor season finale aired, confirming their engagement, Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa announced they were parting ways.In a heartfelt message shared via Instagram Stories on June 13, and reported by E! News, Ellis addressed fans directly, saying:

“This is one of the harder things I’ve had to write, but I want to share it honestly. Juliana and I have decided to end our relationship.”

The couple, who had been together since filming wrapped, spent time trying to build a relationship away from the spotlight.

“We both gave this our best and poured a lot of love into each other, but after a lot of deep conversations, we’ve come to the understanding that we’re simply not the right fit long term,” Ellis wrote.

Grant Ellis acknowledged the bond they had formed on the show, calling it “meaningful,” and added,

“The connection we built on the show was real, and so was the effort we made to continue once the cameras stopped rolling.”

Despite the breakup, Grant Ellis made it clear there was no ill will.

“There’s no negativity here. No resentment, just two people who care about each other and want the best for one another moving forward,” he shared.

He closed the message with gratitude:

“I’ll always be grateful for what we shared and for the growth that came with it. Thank you to everyone who supported us and believed in our journey.”

Juliana Pasquarosa addressed the breakup with Grant Ellis in a statement that mirrored his, offering warmth and closure to fans following their Bachelor journey. In an Instagram Story cited by E! News, she shared her feelings about their time together.

“We're still cheering each other on, just from different places now,” Juliana wrote.

“We shared something meaningful... learning, growing, and showing up for each other the best we knew how.”

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Her message closed with a sense of peace and optimism:

“And while this isn't the ending we once imagined, it's one filled with mutual respect, care, and hope for what's ahead.”

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