Jenna Cooper responded to cheating allegations in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Cooper was publicly dumped by fiancé Jordan Kimball after their engagement aired on Bachelor In Paradise Tuesday.
"I want to start by saying those texts were completely fabricated, and I never sent them to anyone," her Instagram caption read. "I did not cheat on Jordan, and I have nothing to hide. I have been extremely open and vulnerable throughout this whole process. I was looking for love, and I found it. I was excited to share this journey with all of you."
Her message also revealed Cooper has hired an attorney to investigate texts Cooper claims were fabricated and seem to be between her and another man. "I am hurt by these fake texts and that anyone would believe this story so quickly without proof. I have an attorney helping me investigate this hurtful and fraudulent attack on my character. We are evaluating all legal remedies available to punish those responsible."
Cooper previously issued a statement denying the allegations and asking for privacy at this time, as she was focusing on her relationship, People reported Tuesday.
When the screenshotted text messages surfaced on Reality Steve, Kimball claimed it was highly possible Cooper was the sender. "I know my Jenna and I read those texts and in my heart, I know it's her," he told People magazine Tuesday. "She was saying she didn't do it, but hinting towards the fact that there's a possibility that it happened. In all reality, I don't expect her to own it."
Kimball noted his heartbreak Wednesday on his Instagram. "I deal with unreasonable circumstances reasonably and have come to terms with a decision to remove myself from the relationship, it breaks my heart to think, feel and fall for this," the caption read. "It's dropped me. Fumbling emotions and being understanding is not easy. I'll be taking time to pursue my inner peace and she will always have me to talk to, if you've reached out to me, allow me time. Thank you to those that have."
Other Bachelor franchise contestants have expressed support for Kimball during his heartbreak. Comments on his Instagram photo ranged from Colton Underwood, who will be the new Bachelor, to Bekah Martinez, who did not appear on Bachelor In Paradise.
"Love you bro," Underwood wrote alongside Martinez's comment. "You are a shining star, Jordan!!! We all love you a ton. You are strong and brave and honest, and you deserve a woman who will see that."
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