She was brutally dumped by Locky Gilbert during The Bachelor finale, which was filmed this time last year.
And runner-up Bella Varelis took a swipe at Locky on her Instagram stories on Tuesday after she was asked about having her heart broken on national television.
Bella said that while she was a complete ‘mess’ at the time, she’s now in a ‘loving relationship with the man of her dreams.’
‘I’m in a loving relationship with the man of my dreams’: The Bachelor runner-up Bella Varelis has taken another swipe at ex Locky Gilbert after he dumped her during the finale one year ago
The finale was filmed around this time last year, but didn’t air for fans until last September.
‘How do you feel knowing your Bachelor experience has officially been a year ago now?’ one fan asked the brunette during an Instagram Q&A.
‘Weird, this night last year I was a mess. I couldn’t eat, didn’t sleep and I could barely catch a breath through the tears, but I had a room full of people who were so supportive,’ Bella said.
‘How do you feel knowing your Bachelor experience has officially been a year ago now?’ Bella was asked about her break-up with Locky during an Instagram Q&A on Tuesday
‘Even though I was sad and confused, I knew that it was the best decision and it happened for a reason. It was a big eye opener for me. I wouldn’t change anything for the world. I just still wish you guys saw the full story,’ she explained
Remember that? The finale (pictured) was filmed around this time last year, but didn’t air for fans until last September
‘Even though I was sad and confused, I knew that it was the best decision and it happened for a reason. It was a big eye opener for me. I wouldn’t change anything for the world. I just still wish you guys saw the full story.’
Referring to her new romance with Will Stokoe, Bella said: ‘I’m so grateful to be in a non-toxic, loving relationship with the man of my dreams.’
Bella also said that while she was heartbroken after her Bachelor finale, she ‘still had a smile’ on her face.
She added that she feels for the runner-up of this year’s Bachelor, who has finished filming and may have had her heart broken as well.
‘Weird, this night last year I was a mess. I couldn’t eat, didn’t sleep and I could barely catch a breath through the tears, but I had a room full of people who were so supportive,’ Bella said. Pictured on the show
‘I’m feeling for the girl out there who is devastated, because she’s got her heart broken, but if you’re watching this, you’ll be good girlfriend,’ Bella said.
Last year, Bella was unceremoniously dumped by Locky Gilbert on the Bachelor, as he chose Irena Srbinovska as the winner.
Despite being the front runner the entire season, the brunette beauty’s heart was broken into a million pieces and she stormed off when Locky told her had chosen to be with her love rival and enemy.
Happy: Referring to her new romance with Will Stokoe, Bella said: ‘I’m so grateful to be in a non-toxic, loving relationship with the man of my dreams’
‘I just don’t get it. Yesterday, you told me you were in love with me,’ she said in shock.
After he responded by saying he was in love with her, Bella added: ‘Well, why not follow through with a relationship, then?’
He went on: ‘Because I asked you in the pool “what do you see our next year looking like?” And you were so… I needed a little bit more.’
Meanwhile, Locky and Irena celebrated their one-year anniversary this week.
Locky sweetly said his life ‘changed for the better’ when he met Irena.
‘I couldn’t be more happier with you in my life,’ Locky said.
He added in his Instagram post: ‘It’s been a ride so far and I can’t wait for many more years to come. I love you bub and will love you the rest of my life.’
‘I’ll love you the rest of my life’: Meanwhile, Locky and Irena celebrated their one-year anniversary this week