Sat Sep 28 18:00:44 UTC 2024: ## Alligator Tour Guide’s Ex-Fiancee Reacts to His Sudden Marriage to Lana Del Rey
**New Orleans, LA** – Kelli Welsh, the former fiancee of Jeremy Dufrene, has expressed shock and surprise at his recent marriage to pop star Lana Del Rey. Dufrene, a 49-year-old alligator tour guide, married Del Rey after only one month of dating.
Welsh, who was engaged to Dufrene for 12 years, told the Daily Mail that she was “in shock” at the sudden nuptials. Despite the surprise, she expressed well wishes for the newlyweds, stating “I am happy for him. He is a very protective, hardworking, manly man.” She believes that Del Rey has brought a new dimension to his life, noting, “He needed to get out of his comfort zone. He was used to bayou life and being out on the swamp. He is deserving of this blessing.”
Dufrene and Welsh initially met in high school and dated for a year before parting ways. They rekindled their romance in 2011 after Dufrene’s divorce from his first wife. Del Rey, on the other hand, first encountered the swamp tour guide in 2019 during a boat tour. The details of their relationship remain largely private, but Welsh confirmed that the couple exchanged vows after only a month together.
Despite her initial surprise, Welsh maintains that Del Rey appears to be a good match for her former fiance. “I will say that he really does look happy with her,” she said. “And she does with him, which is a good thing to see. It’s not a fake happy. He truly is in love with her.” Welsh concludes by highlighting Dufrene’s kind and protective nature, stating “He is a very solid guy. I care about him deeply as a friend. His ability to love and care and protect people makes him so attractive.”
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