“The Bachelor” star Ben Flajnik and fiancée Courtney Robertson have broken up and ended their 11-month engagement. The couple announced the breakup to In Touch: “After meeting over a year ago, we have decided to end our romantic relationship.” The couple added, “The ups and downs weighed heavily on us both and ultimately we started to grow apart because of the distance, time apart, and our need to focus on our respective careers.”

The couple who lived together for a while and then decided to “take things slow” and date in private failed to make it work out in the end.

“We have nothing but the utmost respect for each other, and both feel this is the right decision. We continue to remain friends and will support each other in future endeavors. Thanks to everyone for your love and support, it’s been quite a ride.”

Best wishes to Ben and Courtney as they go their separate ways. But please I beg you, reunite for Bachelor Pad 4 because that would be amazeballs to watch!