Former 'Bachelorette' contestant Jason Tartick has spoken out about his friendship with Nick Viall after Viall trolled Tartick's ex-girlfriend Kaitlyn Bristowe on social media. Tartick had only positive things to say about Viall, stating, 'Nick's a friend. I love Nick.' He also praised Viall's podcast, calling it 'unreal.' When asked about Viall's comment on Tartick's Instagram photo, Tartick playfully replied, 'I'll leave that up for interpretation.'
The controversy arose when Viall commented on a shirtless photo of Tartick and his friend Tyler Cameron, saying, 'Nothing asexual about this.' This comment was in reference to Bristowe's recent podcast episode where she discussed losing her sex drive while dating an unnamed man. Bristowe had shared that she thought she might be asexual during that period but clarified that it wasn't necessarily about Tartick.
Some fans came to Viall's defense, pointing out that Bristowe's comments were about her hormones and state of being rather than specifically about Tartick. However, others claimed that Bristowe did imply it was about Tartick, mentioning that she regained her 'mojo' after leaving that relationship.
Bristowe and Tartick ended their four-year relationship in August 2023, announcing their breakup through a joint statement. Initially, they appeared to remain on friendly terms, but their friendship soured when Bristowe was seen spending time with Zac Clark, another former Bachelor Nation alum. Bristowe accused Tartick of adopting a victim mentality on her podcast, expressing disappointment that he used a false narrative to seek sympathy.
Despite the breakup, Tartick is now single and open to new possibilities. During the Maxim Super Bowl 2024 party, he revealed that he is ready to mingle and explore new romantic prospects. With an optimistic outlook, Tartick shared, '[I'm] out here single, mingling, all things are going, you know, so we'll see.'
While the drama surrounding Viall's comment may have caused some tension, Tartick's positive remarks about his friendship with Viall and his focus on moving forward indicate that he's choosing to prioritize positivity and personal growth. As for his romantic life, only time will tell what lies ahead for the former 'Bachelorette' contestant.
