Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth's Bachelor Nation co-stars are not "surprised" by the Split

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth shocked the fans by announcing their separation, but as a source told E! News, their co-stars from Bachelor Nation have seen coming from several kilometers.

"It was not a shock", has Bachelor alum franchise and insider close to the old couple reveals. "Nobody in our circle is surprised by their decision to separate."

The tension between the stars of reality TV has been seen as an "unspoken thing for months," the source added, claiming that "whenever someone spends time with Kaitlyn or with Shawn, we knew that we should not talk about it … elephant in the room. "

In a joint statement issued Friday shortly after E! News exclusively about the "major problems" Kaitlyn and Shawn met in their relationship – the pair said that they remained "very committed to staying friends." "We have both evolved as people, which leads us in different directions, but with the hope of continuing to support each other in new ways."

Our source, Bachelor Nation, continues: "Everyone knew that they had problems, but they were not ready to solve it and we respected that." Kaitlyn and Shawn are great people in themselves, but you can say they will never succeed along the way together. "

Legions of Bachelor and bachelorette Fans were introduced to Kaitlyn, a 33-year-old Canadian, in 2015, when she participated in Chris Soules& # 39; season. She finished third overall and was then chosen by the candidates to become the lead of season 11 of The bachelorette. At the end of her career, Kaitlyn accepted a proposal from Shawn after refusing the final candidate and repeat candidate at Bachelor Nation. Nick Viall.

As for his reaction to their breakup, a friend of Nick told E! News, he's not in contact with either Shawn or Kaitlyn and said, "I doubt he's even heard, but I'm sure he'd probably want to wish them the best."

And even if she does not arrive in the aisles, Kaitlyn will have at least one element of her past to remember their love affair forever. E! News confirmed that she should retain the 3.5-carat Neil Lane engagement ring she received from Shawn.