Jonathan Scott’srecent heartbreaktook its toll during an emotional best man speech at his brotherDrew’s wedding.
“I wrote a couple things down, but pretty much I want to speak from the heart,” he began his off-the-cuff remarks at twinDrew and new sister-in-law Linda Phan’s Italian nuptials, which took place among 300 guests in Puglia, and will be featured in the TLC specialLinda and Drew Say I Do,airing Saturday, June 2.
“Of the billions of people in the world, how did you find this person who jives so well with you? Because you really jive with each other,” theProperty Brothersstar asks sounding his ever-confident self.
But as he continues, things take an emotional turn almost immediately: “I have not been so fortunate in love, however,” he says, his voice cracking. He manages to get out, “I love the fact that you found each other,” while wiping away tears.
“You will have highs and you will have lows, but always give each other the benefit of the doubt,” he adds, before letting out a sigh and covering his eyes.
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Jonathan, 40,split from longtime girlfriend, Jacinta Kuznetsov, 29, in April, a representative for the Scotts confirmed to PEOPLE.
“Sometimes life takes you on unexpected paths and those paths aren’t always in the same direction,” he wrote in an Instagram post announcing the end of the relationship, which began at a charity gala in 2015. “There’s no drama or negativity; no jealousy or hate. Not even sadness or sorrow. Our memories are filled with joy and we will continue to advocate for each other as friends wherever we go.”
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He decided not to plan his speech (he shared best man duties with the twins’ older brother, J.D.) ahead of time, noting, “I knew I wouldn’t be able to get 10 words in without sobbing like an idiot.”
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Despite his raw emotions at the reception, he tells PEOPLE, “The special bond [Drew and Linda] have has given me hope.” Adding, “There is such profound love and respect between the two of them. They really do make each other better people. And to see that bond now made official after, I believe, eight years, it just feels right.”
Property Brothers: Linda & Drew Say I Doairs June 2 at 9/8c on TLC.
source: people.com
