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Ben Higgins Has an Unexpected Reaction to Lauren Bushnell's Engagement

EntertainmentPublished Jun 19, 2019
By Jenny Erikson
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Pretty much as soon as we heard that Lauren Bushnell got engaged over the weekend to her country star boyfriend, Chris Lane, we've been wondering what her ex-fiance, Ben Higgins, would have to say about it. It only took a few hours for the former Bachelor contestant to make an official statement about Lauren's engagement, and honestly, it was a little bit weird.

Ben and Lauren were engaged after meeting on The Bachelor, and even had a spinoff reality show together for awhile, Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?-placeholder
Ben and Lauren were engaged after meeting on The Bachelor, and even had a spinoff reality show together for awhile, Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?
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Ben and Lauren were engaged after meeting on The Bachelor, and even had a spinoff reality show together for awhile, Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?

She was obviously a big part of his life, but we had no idea he still felt "tied" to her at this point. While he said that he is "thrilled" for his ex, he also said he hopes he can finally "close a chapter" in his life. He explained, "My life will always be tied at some level to Lauren and Lauren's to mine, that's just part of it when you're engaged for a period of time or when you have a serious relationship at any point in your life. You have a piece of them with you."

Ben added, "There's two ways to leave relationships: you leave them angry and resentful, or you leave them knowing it was for the best and the world and life will offer you great things afterward. That's how Lauren and I left the relationship.”

The former Bachelor star went on to say he still cares about Lauren, but does hope this news continues to "separate" them.-placeholder
The former Bachelor star went on to say he still cares about Lauren, but does hope this news continues to "separate" them.
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The former Bachelor star went on to say he still cares about Lauren, but does hope this news continues to "separate" them.

Ben acknowledged that their breakup "wasn't easy," and "broke his heart," but that he "still cares about her and wants what's best for her." He said, "Ultimately, we left that relationship -- both of us -- I think, saying, 'I hope life brings you a ton of joy; I don't want you upset and alone forever. I hope you find a partner as soon as possible. I hope everything that you want in this world that is healthy and good is given to you.' And that's exactly how I feel."

He did congratulate Lauren and Chris on behalf of himself and his girlfriend, Jessica Clarke, saying, "Lauren, congratulations. We're thrilled for you. You found a man that you love without any pressure and ... I could not be more excited for you..."

And then he threw in that he hopes he can finally put Lauren in the past. He explained, "I hope for Lauren and myself, is that my life isn't as closely tied to Lauren anymore. I hope that this separates us. I think that it's great ... Lauren has found an amazing man to spend her life with and we're gonna move on and it's good for all ... I hope this is a chapter being closed completely because I don't know Lauren anymore and my life isn't tied to her."

Even though Ben has moved on with Jessica, it sounds like he's still a little hung up on Lauren.-placeholder
Even though Ben has moved on with Jessica, it sounds like he's still a little hung up on Lauren.
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Even though Ben has moved on with Jessica, it sounds like he's still a little hung up on Lauren.

Why has the Lauren chapter of his life not been closed before now? They were only together for about a year, and they've been broken up for more than two now. They're both in serious relationships with other people. Their ties were firmly severed long before Chris and Lauren's engagement news.

Does anyone else suspect that Ben will be popping the question soon to Jess? Of course the timing has nothing to do with Lauren's own engagement. Move along, nothing to see here.

Meanwhile, we couldn't be more excited for Chris and Lauren!-placeholder
Meanwhile, we couldn't be more excited for Chris and Lauren!
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Meanwhile, we couldn't be more excited for Chris and Lauren!

They are obviously totally smitten with each other, and seem like a really good fit. We can't wait to hear more about their wedding plans!

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