Aurora Culpo Reveals Why She Was “Dumped” by Bethenny Frankel’s Ex Paul Bernon

Aurora Culpo is setting the record straight.

The Culpo Sisters star confirmed that she and Paul Bernon broke up after two months of dating, while also addressing his ex-fiancé Bethenny Frankel’s decision to announce the split.

"Usually, I always like to keep the men in my life anonymous," Aurora, who is the older sister of Olivia Culpo, explained on the July 17 episode of her Barely Filtered podcast. "Unfortunately, because Paul told Bethenny that he was breaking up with me, and then Bethenny then went on her podcast and leaked it and then gave her reason behind our breakup, it put me in a position to have to respond."

E! News has reached out to a rep for Bethenny and has not heard back.

Aurora and Paul began dating months after the film producer called off his engagement to Bethenny, who he’d been with for six years. 

However, once Aurora and Paul’s relationship started making headlines—around the time of Olivia and Christian McCaffrey’s wedding—he called things off.

In fact, Aurora noted that Paul wanted to remain private and didn’t love it when the paparazzi spotted them in Rhode Island for the nuptials. That, combined with an episode of Aurora’s podcast dropping, in which Olivia jokingly called Paul her “latest flavor of the month,” ultimately led to their split.

“I would've preferred it to go longer, but unfortunately, he dumped me,” Aurora recalled. “The next day, he calls me and he says, ‘It's not working.’ I was disappointed. It never feels good to be broken up with. It's a bruise to the ego.”

She also called out Bethenny, who said that the actions of the woman Paul was involved with—not naming Aurora—“cost them their relationship” during her Just B podcast earlier this month.

“It's not a good look to announce the breakup of your ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend,” Aurora emphasized. “It's not your story to tell, but she did.” 

But Aurora—who shares kids Remi, 5, and Solei, 3, with ex-husband Michael Bortone—also admitted that she had other issues with Paul, too.

“There were things,” she noted. “He does not want any more kids. I do probably want more kids. Our communication style was just so different.”

“We’re not compatible and I would have known that had I just let the relationship move at a logical pace, but that’s not how I operate,” Aurora continued. “Right off the bat, we were like, ‘We like each other so much. Let's make a show together. Let's move in together. Let's do all the things. It was too much too soon.”

Keep reading to see who else called it quits this year.

After less than three years of marriage, Josh filed for divorce from the Flip or Flop alum in July 2024.

In the legal docs, Josh cites the reason behind the split as irreconcilable differences and the date of separation listed is July 8. He is also seeking spousal support from the reality star.

After 19 years of marriage, the stars of Doubling Down with the Derricos divorced in June 2024. 

“Together, we remain unified in the parenting of our 14 beautiful children—their well-being is our priority,” Deon and Karen shared in a statement to E! News. “We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.”

The TikTok star and Cincinnati Bengals guard—who had been together for over two years—called off their engagement after two months, wiping their respective social medias of their relationship. 

"It’s over," Tianna explained in a June 12 TikTok. "It’s never going to be back together. That’s for damn sure.”

Earl Spencer—who is the brother of the late Princess Diana—announced he and Countess Spencer are divorcing after 13 years of marriage.

"It is immensely sad," the author told The Mail on Sunday in a statement published June 8. "I just want to devote myself to all my children, and to my grandchildren, and I wish Karen every happiness in the future."

The reality TV stars are parting ways after Carly filed for divorce from the Love Island USA alum on June 10, citing irreconcilable differences. 

The Jonas Brothers singer and the model called it quits after five months of dating, multiple outlets reported by early June.

The musician and actress broke up after less than a year of dating, multiple outlets confirmed in May 2024. 

After filing for divorce from Firerose in May, the "Old Town Road" singer accused his estranged wife of allegedly abusing him emotionally, physically and verbally during their relationship.

After weathering mulitple divorce rumors over the years, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced in May that she and PK have separated after nine years of marriage.

"To safeguard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children we have made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart and reevaluate our relationship while we prioritize our children," Dorit—who shares son Jagger, 10, and 8-year-old daughter Phoenix, with PK—wrote in a May 9 Instagram post.  We appreciate your love and support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey."

The Golden Bachelor couple announced their decision to divorce on April 12, three months after tying the knot in a live, televised ceremony. 

"Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations," Gerry said during a joint appearance on Good Morning America, "and we've looked closely at our situation, our living situation, so forth and we've come to the conclusion mutually that it's probably time for us to dissolve our marriage."

Nearly one year after privately separating, Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied finalized their divorce in March 2024 after 11 years of marriage.

The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, who split from Dean in June 2023, officially filed for divorce on March 29 after nearly 18 years of marriage.

Tori—who shares kids Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7, with Dean—requested sole physical custody and joint legal custody of their kids in her filing.

 

After nearly seven years of marriage, the Selling Sunset star filed for divorce from her husband, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

The real estate agent—who shares kids Maddox, 5, and Melia, 3, with Jeff—cited irreconcilable differences as the official reasoning for her filing.

In April, Gypsy Rose Blanchard filed for divorce from her estranged husband Ryan Anderson after nearly two years of marriage. Their breakup came just three months after Gypsy's release from prison.

After four years of marriage, the Vanderpump Rules alums, who share 2-year-old son Cruz, announced they have separated. 

"Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've had a particularly rough year this past year," she shared during the Feb. 29 episode of their podcast When Reality Hits. "Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health."

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star filed for divorce from the businessman in February after just 15 months of marriage.

The son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin and Heath Ledger's niece announced their breakup on Feb. 16.

"We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways," the wrote in a joint statement on Instagram Story, "but profoundly appreciate all of the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future."

The pair—who were first romantically linked in November 2022—added, "We wish to express gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths." 

Multiple outlets reported Feb. 8 that Jason filed for divorce from the fellow country singer on Dec. 15, 2023.

After more than a year and a half of dating, Travis Barker's oldest son and the TikTok star split.

"Hey everyone, I would like to let you guys know that Charli and I are no longer together," Landon wrote on his Instagram Stories in February 2024. "We broke up to focus on ourselves. We are still friends and have so much love for each other. I am incredibly grateful for the time we shared and hope you can respect our decisions. Thank you, love you all so much!"

After four years of marriage The Really Good Podcast host announced that she and husband Cory are divorcing.

"As sad as I am right now, I am so thankful for the time I got to be his wife," Bobbi wrote on Instagram Feb. 7. "Our girls are so lucky to have him as a father & I am so lucky to be able to coparent with such an incredible father and person."

The document states that the former couple—who share daughters Isla, 19 months, and Luca, 3—plan to share joint custody of their children. 

Bachelor Nation started the year off with a shocking breakup. 

According to court documents obtained by E! News, the chiropractor filed for divorce from the lawyer on Jan. 2 after four years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.

Months after revealing their separation, the pair, who tied the knot in 2011, announced they were filing for divorce.

"As you all know we have been separated for over a year now," the Backstreet Boys star wrote on Instagram Jan. 1. "While we have hoped for reconciliation we have decided to officially end our marriage."

The former couple noted their main focus would be coparenting kids Elliott, 11, and Lyric, 6.

According to documents obtained by People, Kim filed for divorce from the Milli Vanilli member Jan. 8.

Though details surrounding their wedding date remain unclear, Fabrice told the outlet in 2023 that he's been living in Amsterdam with partner Tessa van der Steen and their four children.

The couple behind "The ACE Family" YouTube channel announced they broke up after nearly seven years of marriage Jan. 11.

"We have mutually agreed to a divorce but will remain a team when it comes to our kids," Austin wrote on Instagram. "We created one of the greatest stories, almost a decade together, so many memories, so many accomplishments but every book comes to end. And now we will be writing a new book as separate authors."

The Summer House stars called it quites after over a year of dating, she revealed in January.

"I didn't break up with him because I don't love him, I broke up with him because he doesn't love me," Sam shared on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. "It's the first time I've picked myself ever in the relationship."

But despite not being on the same page, she added that she and her formr costar remain on "good terms."

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