Two Bachelor Nation Faves Deny Dating Rumors, But Fans Aren't Buying It

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Two Bachelor Nation Faves Deny Dating Rumors, But Fans Aren't Buying It originally appeared on Parade.

Bachelor Nation fan favorites Jason Tartick, 36, and Kelley Flanagan, 33, teamed up for a hilarious Instagram video on July 9, 2025, and while their goal was to shut down rumors that they're dating, they may have only made fans and friends more convinced that there's a spark between them!

"Meeting up with your friend, who's only your friend, but no one believes you're just friends," said text on the video, which shows the pair shaking hands and enjoying lunch at a cafe while lip-synching to PinkPantheress' song "Illegal." "F•R•I•E•N•D•S" Tartick reiterated in the caption of the post. Watch the video for yourself, HERE!

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Flanagan also took to the comments to insist there's no romance brewing. "Ohhhh these comments," she wrote. "We said 'friends,' Instagram said 'sure, tell us when the baby’s due.'" After jokingly arguing with a few commenters, she followed up saying, "I’m just going to shut up because I don’t think I’m going to win this one lol."

Even some other prominent Bachelor Nation people are convinced there's romantic chemistry there. "Yeah, this is what me and [Tate Madden] used to do," season 15 finalist Tyler Cameron wrote in the comments, in reference to his now-girlfriend. "Can't wait to see how this one turns out!"

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Fans were more convinced than ever that the pair should be together, with one writing, "Well we hope it ends up being more than just friends because you two would be one hell of a couple," another saying, "That’s how I wound up engaged," and a third teasing "I'll open a Roth IRA if you two date," as a hilarious nod to Tatrick's financial podcast.

The pair spent Fourth of July weekend partying in the Hamptons together, along with other Bachelor Nation folks, and Flanagan posted a carousel of fun photos together on her Instagram with the caption, "4th of July recap with my favorite people!" Tartick responded, writing, "What a weekend!"

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The photos immediately stoked dating rumors, with fans writing things like, "You and @jason_tartick would be great together." Flanagan even posted a photo snuggling with Tartick's golden retriever Teddy on the couch after their flight home was delayed.

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Even before that, the pair has posted several photos and videos together and Flanagan has been a guest on Tartick's podcast multiple times.

Both Flanagan and Tartick are currently single after rollercoaster dating experiences. Flaganan appeared on season 24 of The Bachelor competing for Peter Weber's heart, and though she left in week 7, the couple did end up dating post-production. She started a romance with entrepreneur Ari Raptis after splitting from Weber, but they have since broken up.

For his part, Tartick fought for Becca Kufrin's heart on the 14th season of The Bachelorette and was sent home after fantasy suites. He went on to date and even get engaged to former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe. After they split in August 2023, he briefly dated influencer Kat Sticker, but they broke up in October 2024.

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Tartick and Flanagan may just be friends for now, but since they're both single, fans aren't wrong in thinking something could eventually develop.

Two Bachelor Nation Faves Deny Dating Rumors, But Fans Aren't Buying It first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.