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Justice for Natasha.

The moment weve all beencollectively manifestingfinally happened:Brendan MoriasandPieper Jameshave leftBachelor in Paradise.

During the Sept. 14 episode, the rest of the cast confronted Pieper and Brendan in a heated conversation.

Brendan Morais and Pieper James on Bachelor in Paradise via the ABC press site

Initially, the couple was defensive and aggravated, mentioning repeatedly that they didnt know about theParadiserulebook.

She was also heard telling him, I told you I didnt wanna come.

Moments later, Brendanfinallyannounced that they were leaving.This is the girl I wanna be with.

Brendan Morais and Pieper James on a one-on-one date on Bachelor in Paradise. Photo courtesy of ABC

I wanna leave with her and were gonna do that on our own terms.

So, take care guys, he said.

Most of their costars were visibly happy about their exit.

Demi Burnett, who exchanged words with Brendan moments before, was celebrating.

The couples exit was inevitable.

Though Brendan initially pursued a relationship withNatasha Parker, he confirmed hed hung out with Pieper before the show.

After the episode aired, viewers decried Pieper and Brendan online, and their follower counts on Instagram plummeted.

Initially, the two werepretty flippant about their behavior.

The video has since been deleted and the Instagram caption removed.

Pieper also reminded fans via her Instagram Stories shortly after the episode aired that, reality TV isnt real.

Both have since (sort of) apologized.

On Sept. 8, Brendan issued astatement on his Instagram Stories.

Addressing Natasha directly, he added, Most importantly I apologize to you Natasha.

I am deeply sorry for doing so.

Natasha clarified what she knew about Pieper and Brendans pre-existing relationship on the Sept. 9episode ofClickbait.

However, Just because you meet someone doesnt mean that youre dating, she added.

Just because youre talking to someone doesnt mean youre in a relationship.

So I believed him.