The Bachelorette's Nayte Olukoya drops clues about new GF after messy breakup with Michelle Young
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Bachelorette' Season 18 winner Nayte Olukoya hinted at a new romance during an interview on 'The Dave Neal Show.' While admitting to a longstanding relationship, Nayte remained tight-lipped about his girlfriend's identity and details.
According to Nayte, their connection didn't originate from the show, and his girlfriend was unaware of his reality TV background on their first date.
When questioned about their meeting, Nayte simply stated, "We met at a bar." Sharing details about their initial encounter, Nayte admitted to making the first move.
He described being captivated by his girlfriend's presence, emphasizing that their connection began with eye contact and later evolved into conversation. Nayte clarified, "After the bar, obviously, we didn't go home together because I don't do that."
Despite keeping the timeline vague, Nayte asserted that he and his girlfriend have been together "for a while."
He explained his choice to keep the relationship private by stating, "I kind of keep my privacy, that's why she's not on my Instagram."
How did 'The Bachelorette' winner Nayte Olukoya deal with Michelle Young split?
Nayte and Michelle Young's once-beloved relationship faced a tough fall, and coping with the breakup proved challenging for both.
Reflecting on the post-breakup period, Nayte shared, "I didn't go home; I stayed in LA." He opted to remain in the city, waiting for the intensity of fan reactions to subside and the atmosphere to become more secure for himself and his family.
Describing the experience, Nayte expressed, "That s**t messed me up." He went on to say, "The online world is ruthless, man, that really, really messed me up, and I'm not even going to lie."
While acknowledging that the breakup itself had an impact, Nayte emphasized that it was the subsequent online backlash that significantly affected him.
Why did 'The Bachelorette' star Nayte Olukoya and Michelle Young break up?
Nayte and Michelle went their separate ways in June 2022. Opening up about their post-split dynamic, Nayte admitted, "Our relationship was tough. There were lots of ups and downs, lots of arguments, lots of fights, just not really clicking, not really seeing eye to eye."
According to reports from ET, communication between them ceased entirely in mid-July. Nayte attributed the split to "insecurity" and the "pressure to always be perfect."
Describing their differences, Nayte stated, "We were two different people from two completely different worlds."