Alicia Holloway Gets Engaged in Beautiful Beachside Proposal: ‘A Million Times Yes!’
She said yes!
Bachelor Nation fans first met Alicia Holloway on Season 25 of “The Bachelor.”
Since her time on the show, Alicia has been keeping fans updated with her life, her ballet career, and her relationship with boyfriend Juan Matallana on social media.
The Bachelor Nation star hard-launched her relationship in 2021, and the two have been going strong ever since.
This week, Alicia took to Instagram to announce the exciting news that she and Juan are engaged!
Alongside gorgeous photos from the sweet moment, Alicia wrote, “A MILLION TIMES YES!!!!!!!!😭💍My best friend, my soulmate, my twin flame, the absolute love of my life. I cannot wait to be your wife!!!!! It’s me and you forever baby!!!🤍🤍🤍”
Juan popped the question in a beautiful beachside proposal in Aruba with a custom picnic set up and a mini chalkboard sign that reads, “She said yes!”
Alicia also posted a vlog with moments from their trip leading up to the proposal, asking, “Is he proposing or are we just going to Aruba?”
She also posted sweet photos of the two of them on her Instagram Story and shared, “My fiance!!!!! I LOVE YOU and can’t wait to spend the rest the rest of my life with you 🥹🤍💍 From the moment I met you, I knew there was something different about you. I cannot wait to be your wife and continue building our beautiful life together!!!!!”
Loved ones and fellow Bachelor Nation stars filled the comments with words of love and congratulations for the happy couple.
Pieper James wrote, “FINALLY 😍😍😍 CONGRATULATIONS 🤍🤍😍.”
Michael Allio wrote, “Yes!!!! Congrats you two! Dang… everybody getting hitched lately! Juan is the man!”
And Jade Roper Tolbert chimed in, “Congrats!!! 😍😍❤️❤️”
We couldn’t be more excited for Alicia and Juan, and we’re wishing them a lifetime of happiness together!
TAYLOR QUOTES: 'I WON'T LET MY PAST DEFINE ME – I'M READY TO START OVER AND FIND HAPPINESS AGAIN!'
In a shocking moment of empowerment, Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) took a bold stand on The Bold and the Beautiful, revealing her determination to rise above the pain of her past. After facing yet another heartbreak with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), Taylor’s emotional resilience has come to the forefront, and she’s made it clear that she’s not about to let her history define her future.
“I won’t let my past define me,” Taylor stated, her voice unwavering with newfound strength. “If I have to start over, I will. I deserve more than this pain, and I’m not afraid to find happiness again, even if it means letting go of everything I thought I knew.”
Taylor’s words come after a series of emotional confrontations with Ridge, who has yet again pulled away from their future together. The heartbreak of being left behind by Ridge, coupled with the interference of Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and the Forrester family’s struggles, has been a lot for Taylor to endure. But rather than remaining in a cycle of pain, she is embracing the possibility of change and new beginnings.
It’s clear that Taylor is at a crossroads. She’s weathered countless storms in her life, from love triangles to family betrayals, and now she’s choosing to let go of the past and focus on building a brighter future. Taylor’s revelation signals that she is ready to reclaim her own happiness, no matter how difficult it may be.
The idea of starting over is something that many fans have been longing to see for Taylor. After years of fighting for Ridge’s love, Taylor is now giving herself the chance to heal and explore what truly makes her happy—free from the weight of the past. This marks a turning point in her character arc, where she will no longer be defined by the men in her life, but rather by her own desires and aspirations.
As Taylor moves forward with her head held high, viewers can expect even more powerful moments from the character. Whether this will lead her to new love, new challenges, or a fresh sense of self, one thing is certain: Taylor Hayes is no longer willing to stay in the shadows. She’s ready to step into the light, determined to build a future that’s hers and hers alone.
The upcoming episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful will surely reveal more about Taylor’s journey of transformation. Can she truly find happiness and peace after everything she’s been through? Or will the past continue to haunt her?
