Welsh shared her feelings with the Daily Mail, stating, “I am in shock because we were engaged for 12 years, and he got married after one month.” Despite her astonishment, she wishes the couple well. “I am happy for him. He is a very protective, hardworking, manly man. He needed to get out of his comfort zone. He is deserving of this blessing,” she said.
Dufrene and Welsh first met in high school but parted ways after a year. They rekindled their romance in 2011 after he divorced his first wife, with whom he shares three children. Del Rey, 39, and Dufrene initially crossed paths in 2019 during a boat tour, though little is known about their relationship until their recent marriage.
Welsh noted that Dufrene seems genuinely happy with Del Rey, saying, “I will say that he really does look happy with her… It's not a fake happy. He truly is in love with her.” She reflected positively on Dufrene, describing him as “a solid guy” and a friend, adding that he deserves to be loved and cared for.