Bachelor in Paradise couple Serene Russell and Brandon Jones have addressed recent split rumors.

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Brandon and Serene, who fell in love and got engaged on Bachelor in Paradise's eighth season last year, began living together late last year in San Diego, CA.

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But breakup rumors have been plaguing the couple, mainly because Serene hasn't posted any photos with Brandon on Instagram since December.

Most of Serene's pictures are of makeup and clothes, given she's been working as a social-media influencer.

Brandon, 28, also hasn't posted many pictures with Serene.

A fan therefore recently asked Serene in an Instagram Q&A if she and Brandon are still together.

Serene, 27, responded, "The account that started this rumor kept posting it on different mediums even after I set them straight," according to Life & Style.

The former teacher from Oklahoma -- who did not specify which account she was referring to -- continued, "You can't believe everything you read online because how would they know."

Brandon then entered the conversation by reposting Serene's Instagram Story to his own account.

"These accounts be saying anything. Clout is a helluva drug," Brandon wrote.

Several days later, Brandon uploaded a slideshow of photos with Serene on Instagram and captioned the early-February photo dump, "Just because I miss ya."

Last month, Brandon conducted a Q&A with his Instagram followers and confirmed he and Serene had picked a wedding date for their 2024 wedding.

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Brandon shared how "communication and patience" are required to make a relationship work after appearing on The Bachelor franchise, and he added how "the little things" matter most.

When asked if he'd recommend trying a show in The Bachelor franchise, Brandon said, "I absolutely would. It was some of the best moments in my life."

Back in December, Serene shut down breakup rumors for the first time when people noticed the former Oklahoma-based teacher wasn't wearing her engagement ring in some of her modeling photos.

To combat the speculation, Serene posted a mirror selfie with Brandon on her Instagram Stories, proudly showing off her Neil Lane bling on her left ring finger.

Along with the photo, Serene wrote, "Y'all when I model, sometimes there's gonna be a shoot without my ring on, especially if it took place before the finale so before I could wear it out."

Late last year, Brandon gushed about how he and Serene were enjoying their engagement. Serene also said she and her fiance would be open to tying the knot where they first met in Mexico.

"I think we would get married in Paradise if our families were there!" Serene said.

"It is such a special place to us and having our families there in the place where we got engaged and thought about getting married would be so special. We are definitely thinking about it!"

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On Bachelor in Paradise's finale, Serene told Brandon that they had a life-changing love, something more than she ever could have expected or dreamed about. She said she felt seen and understood more than ever before.

"I found my best friend, my missing puzzle piece and my soul mate," Serene shared with Brandon on the final day of filming. "I love you so much and I'm never going to take that for granted."

In reply, Brandon shared how "The Split" twist made him realize that he never wanted to spend another day of his life without her. Brandon gushed about how he loved her in every sense of the word and she's an "everlasting spark" that hit him so hard.

"I will love you until the end of time. I will love you until my last breath, and I want to start forever with you," Brandon said. "And that starts with making you my forever."

After Brandon got down on one knee and Serene said "yes," Bachelor in Paradise host Jesse Palmer joined the pair on the beach and revealed how he'd been ordained and could marry them right on the spot if they wanted to be spontaneous and seal the deal.

However, the couple chose not to get married since they both want their loved ones to attend the wedding.

Brandon confirmed on the reunion in November that it was love at first sight with Serene and she's the "most perfect" woman for him. And Serene said she was so grateful for Brandon, who yelled, "I love the sh-t out of you!"

Prior to meeting on Bachelor in Paradise, Brandon finished as the runner-up on Michelle Young's The Bachelorette season and Serene competed on Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor.

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