‘Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer’ Stars Steven McBee and Calah Jackson Mutually End Relationship
The Fox reality TV series Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer concluded in March 2022 with Kurt Sowers and Steven McBee in relationships. Now, both men are single. Steven took to Instagram to explain his mutual breakup with Calah Jackson.
Kurt Sowers and Steven McBee left ‘Joe Millionaire’ in relationships
In the dramatic conclusion to the Joe Millionaire spinoff series, Kurt and Steven both left with women they wanted to start a relationship with. Steven chose Calah over Annie Jorgensen while Kurt chose Amanda Pace over Carolyn Moore. Both men presented the women with promise rings during the finale episode.
A few days after the finale aired, Kurt took to his Instagram Stories to share he was single with fans. “Yes I’m single,” he wrote over a photo of he and Whitney Young, another contestant from Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer.
His post continued: “No, I don’t regret not choosing Carolyn. No, Whitney and I aren’t dating, but we became great friends post production. Yes, sometimes I like to grow a mustache so relax.”
Amanda shared her own perspective about the breakup in a since-deleted post on Instagram writing: “The pros of @joemillionairefox were stepping out of my comfort zone, meeting amazing people, proving to myself I can do anything I set my mind to, and all around just watching back a really fun time in my life … Kurt and I decided we were better as friends so I wish him nothing but the best. All in all moving forward I’m so happy I took a leap of faith and let my guard down to give love a shot.”
Steven McBee announces his break-up with Calah Jackson
On May 11, 2022, the Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer star took to Twitter and Instagram to explain his and Calah’s breakup. “Unfortunately, Calah and I have mutually decided to end our relationship,” Steven’s post began.
“This isn’t an easy decision, as we really gave this a legitimate shot. Sadly, we are two different people that just couldn’t make our lives work together. Relationships are tough already — add starting a relationship off after a reality tv show and it makes things about 100x harder.”
Steven continued: “Obviously, with any break-up, there are intense emotions on each side, but I will not be getting into a war of words or making any further comments on anything between us out of respect for her and the relationship we had. She is an incredible woman with so much going for her and I am lucky to have had the opportunity to not only meet but also date her.”
‘Joe Millionaire’ star asks fans for privacy amid breakup
Steven also said their relationship was full of “learning lessons” he’ll carry with him and thanked fans of the Fox reality series for their support. He concluded his post by asking fans for privacy at this time, adding:
“There’s no need to text/DM/message photo to us about each other. That has never — and will never make someone going through a breakup feel better. You’re not helping in any way, shape, or form if you do this, so stop.”
At publication, Calah has not publicly addressed the breakup. She was tagged in Steven’s original Instagram post, though.
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