Jason Tartick Opens Up in Emotional Podcast Interview Following Heartbreaking Split from Kaitlyn Bristowe

Jason Tartick bravely pressed on with his podcast introduction, despite the recent attention surrounding his breakup with Kaitlyn Bristowe. Beginning the Monday, August 7 episode of "Trading Secrets" with a solemn tone, the 34-year-old acknowledged the emotional turmoil by expressing his intention to keep the intro concise. Reflecting on his initial attempt, Tartick admitted that it did not go smoothly.

Tartick playfully mentioned that fans might eventually hear his initial recording of the intro after the breakup. He emphasized that the beginning of the podcast is always recorded the night before its release to ensure its relevance.

"As some of you may be aware," he paused, "Kaitlyn and I have publicly announced that we are ending our engagement tonight. Therefore, the intro will be brief and to the point. I won't be providing any updates regarding the current situation in my life. Today and tonight have been challenging. When I am ready to discuss how these events have impacted me and my future plans, I will share that with all of you."

Tartick paused several times to gather his emotions before bringing in guests Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli.

Jason Tartick and Kaitlyn Bristowe, both known figures in Bachelor Nation, took to Instagram on Sunday, August 6, to announce their breakup. The couple, who had been dating for two years, got engaged in 2021.

"We express our gratitude to all those who have provided us with the opportunity to process this significant decision that has reshaped our lives. This journey involves various emotions and transitions," stated a joint message shared on social media.

The former partners emphasized the utmost importance of maintaining their friendship, stating, "It is of great significance to both of us that we remain friends. We deeply appreciate the shared memories and your continuous support for us and our beloved dogs over the years." Concluding their statement, they expressed their commitment to always offer this level of support to each other in the future. They acknowledged the uncertainty of what lies ahead and kindly requested that others keep them in their thoughts and hearts.

Bristowe raised suspicion about a possible breakup recently when she was seen without her engagement ring. Afterwards, she posted a picture of herself crying on her Instagram Story and informed her followers that she would be taking a break from social media.

In spite of their split, Tartick continued to express his admiration for Bristowe through his own Instagram Story posts. On Sunday, he captioned a throwback photo with the words, "I will always be grateful for this wonderful person who entered my life." In a separate post, he expressed his appreciation, saying, "Thank you for the support and love throughout the years."