Are Bachelor Nation Stars Susie Evans and Justin Glaze More Than Just Friends?

Bachelor Nation stars Susie Evans and Justin Glaze have left ABC viewers intrigued with their comedic shenanigans and palpable chemistry, leading many to question the nature of their relationship.

On January 24, 2024, after numerous conjectures, Susie and Justin affirmed they were dating.

An Instagram post the duo shared, validating the rumors, said, “Okay fine … y’all were right." The post showcased images of them hugging and strolling together and added a compilation of their informal behind-the-scenes footage.

Susie met Justin in November 2022, just two months after breaking up with Clayton Echard, the previous Bachelor. The Maryland-born hunk messaged her, in search of a videographer. Despite their playful exchanges, they only transitioned from friends to lovers after a few months.

Susie, while talking to E News! in January 2024 said, "Justin dated people, I dated people, so the story of us being genuinely just pals was accurate."

While Susie and Justin always maintained their relationship was platonic, a night out with friends at a pub in October 2023 morphed their friendship into more. They found themselves being the only ones left from their gang and decided to hit 7-Eleven for snacks since Susie had parked her car at Justin's.

Amidst typical flirtatious exchanges, Susie asked Justin to quit messing around. “Oh, this tone seems a little different," he remembered thinking during an interview. He continued, "I’m serious if you’re serious. I’d been testing limits and unsure if she felt the same. Hence, I was careful not to violate those boundaries."

The dialogue sparked a deeper discussion when they got home, and they admitted their fondest feelings for each other.

Justin said, "We had a perfectly nice conversation, and I just took the plunge. I told her, ‘I don’t understand where our friendship is going. Naturally, I cherish and respect it. However, I'd be dishonest to say I hadn't contemplated something beyond friendship considering the undeniable spark we share as friends.'

Susie is famous for being the final rose recipient of Clayton on the Bachelor's 26th season in 2022.

Justin started gaining attention by trying to win Katie Thurston’s heart in the 17th season of The Bachelorette in 2021. He furthered his Bachelor journey by appearing in the 8th season of Bachelor in Paradise, where he ended up in a love triangle with Eliza Isichei and Rodney Matthews.