Farmer Wants a Wife star Leish has revealed her shock split from Ben.
The pair fell for each other this season and Ben chose her over the other women vying for his heart.
But Leish, 31, revealed the sad news on Instagram on Thursday night, saying she was “absolutely shocked and heartbroken”.
“I am completely heartbroken to announce that sadly Ben and I have parted ways,” she said.
“I tried everything I could to make our relationship last after the show (Including wanting to move to the farm earlier. Yes everyone, I was always planning on moving.)
“But unfortunately it wasn’t there for Ben anymore and I was left absolutely shocked and heartbroken.
“I gave it my all and fell in love with Ben, his daughter and family (which hurts that little bit extra),” she explained.
“I am thankful for the support I have had these past few months from the other girls on Ben’s farm and the other farms. They have been true selfless legends in helping me heal,” she added.
“I wish Ben all the best,” the post ended.
In the Farmer Wants a Wife finale, NSW dairy farmer Ben admitted he had fallen in love with Leish.
“We’ve shared so many firsts with one another,” he told her.
“The first date, the first to come to the farm and the first kiss.
“From the moment I met you, you’ve always been on my mind. Leish, I’ve fallen madly in love with you and I’d love for you to run away with me and start this next chapter of our lives together.”
Leish and Ben appeared to have one of the strongest connections in the season, however in the reunion episode that aired on Tuesday night, Ben revealed their first month together did not immediately go as planned.
Speaking to host Nat Gruzlewski, Ben revealed Leish was upset on learning he had kissed fellow contestant Kiana the day before telling Leish he loved her.
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In previously unseen footage shared from when Ben broke the news to Leish, he told her: “I’m sorry that it happened because I do love you so very much.
“I hope that moving forward, our connection outweighs what has happened.”
Responding that she “needed some time to think,” Leish eventually packed her bags and left the farm, however, it was later revealed they gave things another go, with Leish even meeting Ben’s daughter.
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