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'The Bachelor' Jake and Vienna: What Really Happened?

ByKATIE ESCHERICH

March 01, 2010, 10:22 PM

June 24, 2010 -- "The Bachelor" Jake Pavelka and his former fiance Vienna Girardi will talk about their break-up in an interview to air on ABC during "The Bachelorette" on July 5.

In March, the couple told "Good Morning America" their relationship was "amazing" and "incredible."

It's "awesome," Pavelka said.

Both said it's possible to find love on a reality show. The proof is "right here," Girardi said.

But just months later, it seems the fairytale is over. Girardi reportedly gave Pavelka back her three-carat Neil Lane diamond engagement ring, which he will return to the show's producers.

The pair joins the long list of "Bachelor" couples who have broken up. In 14 seasons, none of the "Bachelors" have married their final choice on the show.

For more on the break-up, watch Cameron Mathison's report from "GMA."

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