Why did 'Bachelor in Paradise' stars Michael Allio and Danielle Maltby split? Single father from Ohio opens up about unplanned breakup
AKRON, OHIO: Michael Allio and Danielle Maltby have ended their one-year relationship. Bachelor Nation thought the 'Bachelor in Paradise' alums would be one of the few pairings to remain together after the show for a long time.
During the eighth season of the spinoff show, which aired a year after Michael self-eliminated from Katie's season, the couple bonded on the beach through their shared knowledge of bereavement. Danielle invited Michael out on a one-on-one date, with a little help from Sarah Hyland's husband Wells Adams.
Michael, who left Katie's season because his son missed him, had a crush on Danielle during their first date, during which they kissed. Referring to the situation as "the last first date of his life," Michael opted to pursue Danielle exclusively.
Although he had not proposed to his new woman before the season finale, the couple did say "I love yous" during the 'Bachelor in Paradise' reunion. During their time on the beach, they decided that they weren't emotionally prepared to be engaged.
Despite Danielle moving to Ohio to be closer to her boyfriend and his son, Michael claims that the pair were not "compatible" in the long term. Michael, ever the gentleman, made it clear that it wasn't Danielle's fault that the relationship didn't work out.
"You mourn the loss, not of just that person and that friend in your life, but also the future that you had envisioned," the Bachelor Nation hunk explained.
"We’re still working through some things and trying to stay close," he continued, adding "But last couple months have been really tough."
What does 'Bachelor in Paradise' star Michael Allio do for a living?
Michael is the creator and managing partner of Allstera, an Akron-based company that offers personal protective equipment, as well as the founder of the L4 Project, a clothing company that contributes 100% of its sales to cancer patients. In memory of his late wife, Laura, Michael founded the L4 Project.
What happened to 'Bachelor in Paradise' star Michael Allio's wife?
Michael's love life was shattered in 2019 when his wife died, leaving him a single dad to their son. Laura Ritter-Allio died of cancer at the age of 33 in 2019.
Michael and Laura met at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, where they were both students. The couple got married in 2012.
On September 9, 2016, the couple welcomed their son, James Michael, after a few years of marriage. Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2017, less than a year after the birth of their son.
What does 'Bachelor in Paradise' star Daniell Maltby do for a living?
Danielle is a licensed practical nurse. She presently works as an aesthetic nurse at Image Surgical Arts, a cosmetic surgery practice.
She formerly worked as a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) nurse for 12 years, which led her to start her podcast 'The WoMed', which is "a space to discuss, debate, and celebrate all things women in medicine."
What happened to 'Bachelor in Paradise' star Daniell Maltby's fiance?
Danielle lost her then-fiance Nick Haag in a terrible accident in 2011 when he was 29 years old. When he died, the former couple had only been engaged for three months.
During Season 21 of 'The Bachelor', Danielle revealed that her fiance Nick died in Wisconsin in 2011 as a result of a heroin overdose.
"I was engaged, and five and a half years ago, he passed away," she stated in a 2017 episode, adding, "He overdosed on drugs, and I found him. I didn't know he was an addict, so it was a complete shock."