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Farmer Wants a Wife<\/em><\/a> fans who were stunned by John Sansone\u2019s finale pick are in for another surprise: John and Claire have already called it quits.<\/p>\n On Saturday (Aug. 16), Sansone confirmed the split in a heartfelt Instagram post, explaining that the breakup \u201cwas a mutual decision based on private challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhile I\u2019ll always appreciate and respect the time we shared together, I feel it\u2019s best to move forward separately<\/a>,\u201d John wrote.<\/p>\n He added, \u201cWhile our relationship was public, I wish for this chapter to remain as private as possible. Thank you for your kindness and support.\u201d<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2018Farmer Wants a Wife’: Lily Calls Out John, Says He\u2019s a Fake Farmer<\/a><\/p>\n The announcement comes less than three months after the Season 3 finale<\/a> aired on May 22 \u2014 when John shocked fans by choosing Claire over fellow finalist (and fan-favorite) Lily.<\/p>\n As the season was winding down, viewers were convinced<\/a> John would end up with Lily, whose values and long-term goals seemed more in line with his own.<\/p>\n Instead, he followed his heart and picked Claire.<\/p>\n \u201cClaire and I got along on a more surface level,\u201d John told Taste of Country<\/a> after the finale. \u201cShe and I made each other laugh a lot, just generally had a good time together.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, he admitted the choice \u201cgot down pretty close at the end,\u201d adding that the two weren\u2019t always allowed to have deeper conversations off camera.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2018Blondes Are the Worst\u2019? Tucker Wetmore\u2019s TikTok With Reality Star Has Fans Talking<\/a><\/p>\n His decision divided fans online, sparking plenty of debate about whether he had made the right call<\/a>.<\/p>\n John Sansone hails from St. Louis, Mo., where he farms<\/a> 170 acres of soybeans, corn, and wheat.<\/p>\n When he\u2019s not working the land, he\u2019s a full-time law student at Washington University \u2014 a balancing act that\u2019s just as demanding as reality TV romance.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also an avid traveler, with Instagram posts tagged from everywhere, including Texas and Florida, as well as Wyoming and Tulum, Mexico.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFrom Surprise Pick to Sudden Split<\/h3>\n
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