'I want to be single': 90 Day Fiancé star Big Ed announces shock split from fiancée following 'impulsive' 24-hour engagement

90 Day Fiancé star Ed 'Big Ed' Brown has announced his split from fiancée Porscha Raemond just days after their whirlwind engagement.Ed revealed he proposed to Porscha 24 hours after meeting her at a Florida fan meet and greet last week.But on Tuesday, the breakout reality star, 59, confirmed news of their break-up in a video shared to Instagram.Catch everything he said in the video above."Hey everyone, I want to take a moment to address some recent developments in my personal life," Big Ed began."As many of you know, I recently proposed in what was a whirlwind and admittedly, a very impulsive moment." Stream complete seasons of 90 Day Fiancé, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days and 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After for free on 9Now."After some deep reflection and discussions with those closest to me, I've realised that rushing into this decision wasn't the right move."He continued: "Love is a crazy thing... I did something that was impulsive, I asked this girl to marry me."Big Ed said he realised the engagement was "too soon" and in the end, "not what I really want"."And after talking to my family, I realised I don't want to get married. I want to be single.""I'm going to be single for a while, I think," he later added. "That's the best move."Big Ed said he had nothing but respect and love for Porscha and wished her the best in life moving forward.The reality star also thanked his fans for sticking by his side. READ MORE: 1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton reveals hopes of skin removal surgery after celebrating incredible 500lb weight lossThings looked very different days earlier.The reality star was giddy as he revealed he had popped the question to his former fiancée 24 hours after meeting her, he unveiled to Page Six.It was "love at first sight", Big Ed told the publication."So I'm there carrying out these big sandwiches with sparklers. It's crazy. And in walks this beautiful Italian dish. Her name is Porscha," he said of their meeting."She comes up, gives me the warmest hug. ... She gives me a big kiss on the cheek."The following night he took her out for dinner.Ed got down on one knee and proposed with a makeshift paperclip ring.Big Ed told the publication that he and Porscha instantly "hit it off" so he asked her to dinner the following night with friends. In that moment, he knew he wanted to marry her.READ MORE: Huge news for Friends fans in Sydney as mega-experience opens in the city this month"I said, 'Look I never want to let you go. I think I met the one. I want to marry you.' And she said, 'Yes,' and we hugged and we kissed," he told Page Six."I'm in love," he added at the time.Big Ed appeared on Season 4 of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in early 2020 and was engaged to fellow star Rose Vega.The reality star was known for the controversial way he treated Vega in the series – he kept his vasectomy a secret and asked her to get an STD test – resulting in their split and his subsequent apology.Following their breakup, Big Ed was engaged to Elizabeth "Liz" Woods. The pair had a whirlwind relationship on the first season of the TLC reality series 90 Day: The Single Life.READ MORE: Shop the best tinted moisturisers for lazy makeup wearersThey were engaged several times before officially ending their on-and-off relationship in early 2024.Stream complete seasons of 90 Day Fiancé, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days and 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After for free on 9Now.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest news from your favourite shows via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.