Colton Underwood Reveals Why He Broke Up with Tayshia and Hannah G.: 'I Had to Fight for Cassie'

Fantasy suite week is usually the most romantic ofThe Bachelor’s season, but rather than champagne and roses on two of his final dates,Colton Underwoodunderwent painful breakups instead.

“I was ready to end the show,” admits Underwood, who, afterCassie Randolphleft himafter he professed his love, went on to end things with runners-up Tayshia Adams andHannah Godwin.

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And after the infamous fence jump, Underwood, 27, was able to collect his thoughts, and realized he needed to break up with both Adams and Godwin in person.

Tayshia Adams.Craig Sjodin/ABC

“I had to do what was right, and what was best for them, and that was to have that tough conversation,” he says.

Hannah Godwin.Craig Sjodin/ABC

And ultimately, “the game was changed in a way,” Underwood reveals.

“I knew I could walk away heartbroken,” says theBachelorstar. “But I had to fight for Cassie.”

Part 2 ofThe Bachelor‘s finale airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

source: people.com