Here’s The Real Reason Why Susie & Justin Broke Up

Why Justin Glaze and Susie Evans Split — A Deep Dive into Their ‘Complicated’ Breakup

Bachelor Nation duo Justin Glaze and Susie Evans, both veterans of the franchise, shocked fans when they called off their romance in mid‑2024 — but neither has ever laid bare the full story behind their split.

Their relationship began as a close friendship that morphed into romance in early 2024. But by August 2024, after less than a year together, they went their separate ways. Both have been intentionally vague about the reasons. When Justin confirmed their split on the Almost Famous podcast, he referred to it as a mutual decision made out of respect and privacy, and revealed they remained in communication and on good terms.

Susie echoed that sentiment in a People interview, calling their dynamic “complicated” and emphasising that friendship and mutual respect were the cornerstones of their relationship, even before things turned romantic.

Why “Complicated”?

Neither has disclosed a specific cause for the breakup. However, a Reddit fan suggested it wasn’t one big issue but a buildup:

“He said it wasn’t just one thing, but lots of little things why they broke up. It was mutual, but Susie was the one who initiated the breakup.”

That aligns with both of them framing the split as low-drama but emotionally complex. They prioritised preserving the depth of their friendship, which admittedly added tension to their romantic entanglement.

Fast forward to July 14, 2025: just four months after their breakup, Susie arrived on the BiP beach as a surprise entry. Her arrival unsettled Justin’s budding connection with Lexi Young, especially since Lexi had previously expressed worries that Justin wasn’t emotionally past Susie.

The episode culminated in a shocking moment when Justin, seemingly acting on loyalty rather than romantic intent, offered his rose to Susie instead of Lexi. Susie tearfully declined—leaving Justin stunned, questioning his split-second choice, and exiting the ceremony overwhelmed.

In a candid appearance on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Justin Glaze opened up about one of the most talked-about moments from Bachelor in Paradise Season 10: offering his rose to ex-girlfriend Susie Evans — and her emotional rejection that followed.

According to Justin, the decision to give his rose to Susie wasn’t part of any grand romantic gesture. Instead, he described it as a split-second decision fueled by loyalty and concern. Susie, he said, hadn’t had a fair shot to make new connections on the beach due to her late arrival. Wanting to do something selfless, he felt that offering her a rose was a way to ensure she had a genuine chance to find love — the same way she had always prioritized others before herself.

Justin admitted that he didn’t expect Susie to decline the rose. He hadn’t been allowed to speak with her privately before the ceremony due to show rules, and said he wished he had been able to give her a heads-up. When she turned him down in front of the group, he felt blindsided and described the aftermath as emotionally overwhelming. “I felt numb,” he said. “I wanted to disappear.”

Susie Evans recently spoke with Nick Viall on the The Viall Files podcast, offering insight into her current mindset and where things stand with Justin Glaze and Lexi Young following their dramatic Bachelor in Paradise episode.

She shared that she’s “on really good terms” with both Justin and Lexi, and emphasized that she genuinely likes them both. According to BachelorNation.com, Susie said:

“We’re on really good terms. I have talked with Justin, I have talked with Lexi. Adore them both, I think they’re both really great people and yeah, good vibes all around.”

Additionally, she discussed her experience on the beach, including connecting with other cast members like Kat Izzo, describing their interaction as warm and insightful. While the unexpected rose ceremony left its mark, Susie’s tone remains positive—focused more on mutual respect and moving forward than on past drama.

In short, Susie’s message was clear: despite the showdown in Costa Rica, she’s handling things with grace, staying friendly, and keeping the vibe respectful and upbeat as the season progresses.