Juan Pablo Galavis, Nikki Ferrell still together despite split rumors: report

juanpagalavis via Instagram The couple are still very much together, friends told People magazine, despite rumors of a split.

Juan Pablo Galavis and his “Bachelor” girlfriend Nikki Ferrell are still going strong months after their lukewarm reality season end.

“They place of protection’t split,” a source told People magazine.

“Like every couple, they may have had ups and downs, but they’re still very pleased and moving in the right management.”

Galavis declined to propose to Ferrell at the end of “The Bachelor” end in March — sparking backlash from fans and fellow former “Bachelor” stars alike, and speculation about his intentions.

The season 18 star was also photographed in Atlantic City talking closely with another woman not long after giving Ferrell the final rose, according to People.

nikki_ferrell via Instagram Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Ferrell of ‘The Bachelor’ season 18. Enlarge nikki_ferrell via Instagram Ferrell recently posted a photo with her ‘Bachelor’ stud to Instagram. Enlarge

Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Ferrell of ‘The Bachelor’ season 18. Ferrell recently posted photos with her ‘Bachelor’ stud to Instagram.

Galavis, 32, and Ferrell, 27, even participated in VH1′s “Couple’s Therapy” and previously met with counselors on 

But despite the rumors, the former Venezuelan soccer star and his potential bride-to-be have both been steadily posting photos to their social media pages, indicating they are still going strong.

“I don’t know why people want them to split up so terribly,” a friend of Galavis’ told People.

“Some people just can’t be pleased for them. They’ve weathered a lot, and they’re really in this for excellent.”