For Bachelor Country, 2024 began off with a bang. On Dec. 31, a video of Kaitlyn Bristowe and Zac Clark<\/a> celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve together went viral. In the small clip, Bristowe and Clark had their arms around each and every other as they counted down to midnight. The online video sparked rumors that the two ended up looking at just about every other, and Bachelor <\/em>lovers had been brief to believe the speculation… and hate on the prospective few.<\/p>\n A small Bachelor<\/em> franchise historical past: In 2021, Bristowe co-hosted The Bachelorette <\/em>with Tayshia Adams. At the time, Adams was engaged to Zac Clark and Bristowe was engaged to Jason Tartick. But in November 2021, Adams and Clark split up. And then Bristowe and Tartick broke up<\/a> in August 2023. <\/p>\n Now that it appears like Bristowe and Clark might be an product, fans are responding to the rumors. \u201cIdk this just feels like a betrayal on kaitlyn\u2019s part<\/a>,\u201d a single critic commented on an Instagram post, featuring the video clip. \u201cWhen y\u2019all absent get started admitting that KB is the problem?\u201d a further wrote below the similar IG.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not just that Bristowe and Clark celebrated New Year\u2019s Eve together. There is also an unsubstantiated rumor that they were being speaking for the duration of Bristowe and Tartick\u2019s breakup, fueled by speculation that Tartick unfollowed Clark a few months in the past. <\/p>\n On Jan. 1, Bristowe responded to the speculation. \u201cYou would believe by now I\u2019d be utilised to the loathe. I\u2019m not. Your phrases damage. Your shaming hurts,\u201d Bristowe wrote on her IG Tales. \u201cPart of me feels a little unhappy and honestly embarrassed for you fellas simply because this should not be how you spend day 1 of a new 12 months.\u201d<\/p>\n Bristowe ongoing, pointing out that haters didn\u2019t have the total story. \u201cYou need to not be this invested in a person you do not even know or regard. It\u2019s really scary, and I know on the lookout inward may well be even scarier for you,\u201d she wrote. \u201cBut the bullying is up coming amount. You are permitted to have views and thoughts. But you never even know the truth, and your Loathe need to in fact appear with implications.\u201d<\/p>\n She followed up with much more Tales. \u201cPlease come to feel ashamed of yourselves for managing an individual this way who you really do not know,\u201d she wrote. \u201cI did not get rid of anyone. I had a party with some of my most loved folks. Shame. On. YOU. Not me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI wish I could just share my fact and tell you my aspect. It is challenging to chunk my dang tongue at times,\u201d Bristowe continued. \u201cBut you just go on and proceed to have your personal small made up tale in your head and consider what you want to consider. Social media la la land. Excellent lawwwddd.\u201d<\/p>\n The previous Bachelorette also posted a screenshot of a text anyone sent her: \u201cBut like they don\u2019t know the truth of the matter or any backstory.\u201d<\/p>\n When Bristowe saw the rumors on the @bachelornation.scoop Instagram page, she responded in the comments section. \u201cHi! Here to say that there was never an ounce of cheating occurring<\/a> and I will not stand for this rumor. Y\u2019all are Nasty in here. Anywho. Swear on my canines life.”<\/p>\n \u201cNo cheating went on. So we can just place that to relaxation. Thank you!! Happy new year absolutely everyone. Go donate some blood or somethin!\u201d she ongoing.<\/p>\n Tartick seemingly hinted at the rumors on Instagram<\/a>. On Jan. 1, he posted a picture wishing his followers a pleased new year. His podcast co-host David Arduin commented on the put up, seemingly referencing the rumors, \u201cLet\u2019s just pretend 2024 commences tomorrow. Kid justifies a genuine Fresh start to the yr.\u201d<\/p>\n Tartick replied to Arduin, \u201c@davidarduin I assistance this ha.\u201d He followed up by sharing the interaction on his IG Tales, creating, \u201cJan 2, 2024 the 1st official working day of 2024.\u201d He also teased extra information to occur: \u201cJason Tells All<\/a> – 12 months In Review.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Tayshia](\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/getty\/2024\/1\/2\/076dc005-9329-41a5-ad14-c3677b575224-getty-1235754308.jpg?w=1320&h=1056&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress)
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