‘The Bachelor’: 10 Things We Know About Lauren and Ben’s Breakup

Lauren and Ben from 'The Bachelor' have officially announced their breakup. Find out what tore the once happy couple apart.

by Nicole Weaver

Published on February 21, 2018

5 min read

2. Lauren was spotted without her engagement ring before the announcement

Ben Higgins is kissing Laura Bushnell head and has his arms around her. — Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins | Ben Higgins via Instagram

Sometimes you might leave an engagement ring behind if it needs to be fixed, or if you don’t want to lose it. But it could also be a sign that there is trouble in paradise. Lauren was photographed without her ring while on vacation with her sister in Punta Mita, Mexico.

It also seemed a little suspicious that she celebrated her birthday with friends instead of Ben. Ben responded to the rumors on Instagram, stating, “the feeling I have in this picture is the same feeling I have for this girl today” and shared the image seen above.

Next: Ben once hinted at trouble in paradise.