Former "Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay's Husband Bryan Abasolo Filed For Divorce, And Fans Are Shocked

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Former Bachelorette star and media personality Rachel Lindsay and her husband, Bryan Abasolo, are calling it quits, and the fans are "shocked, confused, and devastated."

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According to court documents obtained by People, Bryan filed for divorce in Los Angeles, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the separation on Dec. 31.

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If you remember, in 2017, Rachel competed on Season 21 of The Bachelor for a shot at love with Nick Viall.

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Following that season, the 38-year-old attorney was the first Black lead for any franchise iteration when she became The Bachelorette for its 13th season.

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It was here Rachel became engaged to chiropractor Bryan, aka "Dr. Abs," and they married a couple of years later in 2019 in Cancun, Mexico.

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Now, after six years together, another Bachelor franchise couple has failed to withstand the test of time. In a Tuesday Instagram post, Bryan wrote, "After more than four years of marriage, Rachel and I have made the difficult decision to part ways and start anew."

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The 43-year-old also claimed he usually doesn't "like to put my personal affairs on social media and like to keep a safe space for our family."

He added, "My parents have been married forever, and I'm a family man, but sometimes loving yourself and your partner means you must let go. I wanted you to hear it from the source before the blogs start making up their own reality. Please respect the spaces of our family and friends as we figure out our next steps."

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On the same day as the filing, Rachel posted an Instagram recap with the caption, "Definitely one of the hardest years of my life, but choosing to focus on grateful moments and carrying that energy into 2024."

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E! News host Justin Sylvester and a friend of Rachel told Today with Hoda & Jenna, "She's taking it day by day," he shared. "I talked to her this morning. She's just trying to pick up the pieces. She's in survival mode."

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Of course, the news of this 2024 celebrity divorce already has the internet in shambles. Here's what they're saying:

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We'll let you know if and when Rachel responds.