If you were scrolling through Twitter or lurking on Reddit during the fall of 2022, you probably saw the collective meltdown happening over Andrew Spencer. It was messy. It was emotional. Honestly, it was a little hard to watch. We all wanted the guy from Katie Thurston’s season—the one with the fake British accent and the genuine heart—to finally find his "person." Instead, we watched him basically crumble in real-time under the Mexican sun.
What Really Happened with Andrew Spencer in Bachelor in Paradise?
The thing about Andrew Spencer on Bachelor in Paradise is that his journey wasn't just a failure of romance; it was a masterclass in how "the process" can absolutely break a person. He didn't just leave the beach. He escaped it.
Most people remember the dramatic exit, but the lead-up was a slow burn of indecision. It started with Teddi Wright. From day one, it was clear Andrew was all-in. They were the "it" couple until, suddenly, they weren't. When Teddi self-eliminated without much of an explanation, it left Andrew in a total tailspin. He stayed, sure. He tried to "do the work." But you could see it in his eyes—the light was gone.
He bounced from Brittany Galvin to Jessenia Cruz, but it felt like he was just going through the motions. He even admitted to cameras that he was "semi-relationship kind of guy," which is reality-TV speak for "I’m emotionally unavailable right now but I don't want to go home yet."
The Ency and Jessenia Love Triangle Disaster
Things peaked when Ency Abedin arrived. She was exactly his type, and for a second, it looked like Andrew might actually pull off a late-game comeback. But then came the Sadie Hawkins dance.
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Imagine the tension. Jessenia is rightfully upset because she feels like a placeholder. Ency is spiraling because she wants Andrew to choose her right now. Andrew is caught in the middle, looking like he’d rather be literally anywhere else. It wasn't just a breakup; it was a three-way collision of expectations.
Andrew eventually dropped the bombshell that stopped everyone in their tracks: "My heart is still with someone else: Teddi."
The "Teddi Bar" and the Editing Controversy
Fans often wonder if Andrew was just making excuses, but if you look at the timeline, the "Teddi Bar" was a real thing. He told the producers that no one could match the connection he felt in those first four days. When she left, the beach felt empty to him.
But wait—there’s a catch.
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Andrew actually called out the show's editors on Twitter (now X) after his exit aired. He pointed out a major continuity error. The show made it look like he dumped Jessenia after his date with Ency. In reality, he broke things off with Jessenia before ever agreeing to go on that date. "Why would I change back into the same clothes after the date lol," he joked.
It’s a small detail, but it changes how we view his "player" narrative. He wasn't necessarily stringing them both along; the editors just made it look more scandalous for the ratings.
Where is Andrew Spencer Now? (2026 Update)
So, did he ever find that "powerful love" he was talking about?
Interestingly, while the 2022 season was a bust, Andrew didn't give up on the franchise entirely. By late 2025 and moving into early 2026, he’s been back in the spotlight, specifically through his relationship with Alexe Godin.
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If you haven't been keeping up, Andrew and Alexe became a standout couple during Bachelor in Paradise Season 10. Unlike his first run, this one actually stuck. They’ve been doing the whole "life after Paradise" tour, appearing on podcasts like Bachelor Happy Hour to discuss how they've managed to stay together despite the public scrutiny.
There were even rumors flying around in late 2025 that they had secretly tied the knot in Chicago. Alexe had to go on Instagram to clarify that a viral photo of their "wedding" was actually AI-generated. "Omg people no! It’s AI, we are not married," she told fans. Even though they aren't hitched yet, they seem to be one of the few success stories still standing in 2026.
Lessons from Andrew's Beach Burnout
What can we actually learn from Andrew's rollercoaster?
- Closure matters: You can’t build a new house on a shaky foundation. Andrew tried to date three different women while still mourning his "what if" with Teddi. It failed every time.
- The "Edit" is real: Don't believe everything you see in a two-hour episode. The sequence of events is often shuffled to create villains and victims.
- Vulnerability isn't a weakness: Andrew’s willingness to admit he "had nothing left to give" and leave the show was actually more respected by fans than if he had faked a proposal for a ring.
If you’re looking to follow Andrew’s current journey, keep an eye on his social media for his travel content and his frequent collaborations with his cousin, Clay Harbor. He seems to have finally found the balance between being a public figure and keeping his real life—and his real heart—intact.
Next Steps for Fans:
Check out the latest episodes of the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast where Andrew and Alexe break down their current relationship status. It’s a much more refreshing watch than his 2022 meltdown.