Peter Kraus, who gained fame as the runner-up on Rachel Lindsay’s season of The Bachelorette, is officially engaged! The 38-year-old personal trainer proposed to his girlfriend Hana Ostapchuk just in time for the July 4th holiday, and the couple shared the exciting news with their followers on Instagram.
The stunning waterfront proposal and the couple’s subsequent celebration with fireworks marked a memorable moment for the pair, and fans of Bachelor Nation are rejoicing at the happy news.
The Engagement Details
On July 4, Kraus took to Instagram to announce his engagement to Ostapchuk, expressing his joy and deep love for her. “Throughout it all, it was always you. I just had to find you. I love you,” he wrote in the heartfelt post. Kraus went on to describe the night of the proposal, which took place on July 3.
“Words cannot express the love and happiness we feel,” he added, referring to the magical moment. Kraus also shared gratitude for their amazing support system, thanking their families for their blessings before the proposal.
The Instagram post included a carousel of 11 photos that captured the proposal and the couple’s emotions. One of the images even showed the couple cuddling on a boat, watching fireworks together in celebration of their engagement. Kraus’ message concluded with a simple and joyous declaration: “We are ENGAGED!! 💍🤍🍾.”
Bachelor Nation’s Reactions
As expected, the engagement news quickly garnered excitement from Bachelor Nation. Several familiar faces from The Bachelorette season 13 congratulated Kraus in the comments. Ashley Iaconetti, known for her appearance on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, wrote, “Wow!
This is seriously magical!! Congratulations!!!” Dean Unglert, who also competed on Lindsay’s season, added, “Congrats dood!! ❤️❤️.” Adam Gottschalk, another former costar, expressed his joy, writing, “The journey, the pictures, the next chapter ❤️❤️ congrats man 🙌🙌.”
A Look Back at Peter Kraus’s Bachelorette Journey
Peter Kraus’ Bachelorette journey with Rachel Lindsay was full of ups and downs. Despite their clear connection, Kraus left the show as the runner-up after admitting that he wasn’t ready to propose, which caused some tension between him and Lindsay.
At the time of his departure, Lindsay moved forward with Bryan Abasolo, whom she eventually married in 2019. Unfortunately, the couple divorced in January 2024, a decision finalized a year later.
In an interview after the season aired, Lindsay reflected on her relationship with Kraus, acknowledging that while she cared about him deeply, there were “other deep-rooted issues” that led to their breakup. “There’s no denying I didn’t care about Peter, I just knew he wasn’t the one for me,” Lindsay explained.
Peter Kraus’ engagement to Hana Ostapchuk marks a new chapter in his life, and fans are celebrating this joyous milestone with him.
After a highly publicized journey on The Bachelorette, Kraus has found happiness with Ostapchuk, and the couple’s love story continues to unfold. As they prepare for their future together, it’s clear that Kraus is ready for this next big step in his personal life.
