Tayshia AdamsandZac Clark’s breakup doesn’t come as a total surprise to their friends, a source tells PEOPLE.
According to the source, those close to Adams, 31, and Clark, 37, “didn’t see them getting to a wedding.”
“Things have been strained through the fall. Both of their schedules have been really tough,” the source says of Adams, who has been co-hostingThe Bachelorette, and Clark, who is the co-founder ofRelease Recovery, an addiction treatment center and transitional living facility. “Tayshia hasbeen very busyand Zac also has a lot on his plate. Scheduling time together was just very difficult.”
“She’s also way more comfortable in the spotlight because of her job and he’s much less so,” the source continues. “At the end of the day, they’re very different people. They’re both good people — she’s amazing and he’s a great guy andvery passionate about his work. But they’re a total mismatch.”
Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark.David Becker/Getty
Earlier on Monday, a rep for the former Bachelorette separatelyconfirmed the split, telling PEOPLE, “Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark are no longer a couple.”
Adams and Clark met when hecompeted for her hearton season 16 ofThe Bachelorette, which aired last year. Duringthe finale, Adams gave Clark her final rose and theygot engaged. Adams, who is from California, thenmoved to New York Cityto be with Clark, though they spent time on both coasts.
Adams said earlier this year that theydidn’t have a set timelinefor their nuptials, tellingMarie Clairethey were “dating” while “being engaged.”
“At first, Zac was the person to be like, ‘We could get married next week.’ And I was like, ‘Slow your roll.’ I’d love to date a year,” she said in February. “And now I’m like, ‘You want to … maybe next month?’ And he’s like, ‘Tayshia, slow your roll.’ We’re back and forth. But there’s no timeline. It’s definitely going to happen. I just don’t know when.”
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Clark also spoke to PEOPLE ahead of the race, saying the two wereeager to spend some quality time togetherin N.Y.C. after crossing the finish line.
“We’re really looking forward to kicking back after we get done and really spending some time here in New York,” Clark said. “With our schedules and how everything’s worked out, we’re just super excited to take advantage of what’s here and eat some good food and explore a little bit and make sure that she really feels like she knows New York.”
source: people.com
