Bachelor Nation alumni and hopefuls already know the drill when it comes to starring in the franchise. The world has a vested interest in your past relationships and family life.
Needless to say, if you’re a parent, divorced, or widowed, fans of the franchise will immediately want your past cup of tea. Or it’s worth knowing if it’s suitable for singles.
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It’s no surprise that Bachelor Nation is currently interested in learning more about Season 27 Bachelor contestant Christina Mandrell. Not only has the Nashville native revealed that she’s her mother, but she’s also been very open about her divorce.
So who is Christina Mandrell’s ex-husband?
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Christina Mandrell was once married to Blake Dennis and has a daughter.
Life & Style reports that Christina married a man named William B. “Blake” Dennis in May 2015.
Unfortunately, the marriage did not last long and after the couple split in December 2020, their divorce was finalized in May 2021.
It’s quite heartbreaking given the fact that Christina and Blake were high school sweethearts. can do.
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Court documents obtained by the outlet reveal that Christina is the one who filed for divorce. In her complaint, she cited “irreconcilable differences” and accused Blake of “improper marital conduct.”
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Christina and Blake didn’t get along very well, but they are great parents to their daughter, Blakely, who was born in December 2016.
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Christina Mandrell has a good relationship with Blake Dennis’ girlfriend Sidney Freeman.
It’s normal to have a certain level of awkwardness between your ex-boyfriend’s new partner and your old lover. However, Christina seems quite happy with Blake’s girlfriend Sydney Freeman.
In an Instagram post on Aug. 17, 2022, Christina shared a video of her and Sydney with Blakely.
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The text, “People having slumber parties with ex-husband’s new girlfriends,” is accompanied by the caption, “Co-parenting looks like this.”
Additionally, Christina shared an Instagram post of herself with Blake and Sydney on June 22, 2022. Although the text in her video reads, “When your ex-husband and his girlfriend start fighting,” Christina assured her followers that her post was just a joke.
So, it’s safe to say that Blake and Christina are not only in a good place as friends and co-parents, but support each other in their relationship.
And if Christina manages to make it home on The Bachelor’s Journey, Blake, Sydney, and Blakely could be on the show.
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