Crystal Harris: 'It Was All Happening Too Fast'

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted Jun 15th 2011 05:55PM

Call it whatever you like -- cold feet, a fame-seeking strategy or a genuine reevaluation of a relationship -- but according to Crystal Harris, ditching fiance, Hugh Hefner nearly at the altar was the 'right thing to do.'

"It was mutual between Hef and I," Harris told Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show. "There was no fight, we sat down and we talked about it."

With the Playboy Mansion backyard wedding just days away, Harris, 25, credits the intense media pressure surrounding the nuptials for her last minute decision to ditch the 85-year-old Lothario altogether.

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Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris attend the Playboy Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 11. According to reports, they had a fight either that day or the next and she moved out. More Playboy Pics >>

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 11: Hugh Hefner attends the 2011 Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on June 11, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/WireImage)

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 11: Hugh Hefner attends the 2011 Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on June 11, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/WireImage)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 11: Hugh Hefner appears for questions and answers at the 33rd Anniversary of the Playboy Jazz Festival at The Hollywood Bowl on June 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 11: Hugh Hefner talks about the many faces of Playboy Jazz at the 33rd Anniversary of the Festival at The Hollywood Bowl on June 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 11: Hugh Hefner enjoys the music at the 33rd Anniversary of the Playboy Jazz Festival with fiancee Crystal Harris over his shoulder at The Hollywood Bowl on June 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)

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"For a while I've been having second thoughts about everything," Harris said of her decision. "I haven't really been at peace with myself lately. I don't think it was really fair to him."
But according to Harris, although Hefner was on the receiving end of the breakup, it was not his initial idea to even get married.

"He was just doing this wedding for me, he though that's what I wanted," she said. "We're both relieved."

Although we doubt that 'relief' would be the original Playboy's name-that-emotion of choice, Hefner did tweet that Harris' timing could have been worse: "The breakup is a heart breaker, but better now than after the marriage."

Upon news of the nixed nuptials, Lifetime was forced to cancel a two-hour documentary spot that was to let viewers share in the big day, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The added pressure of not only being Mrs. Hefner but also having her big day filmed may have been what pushed the bride-to-be over the edge.

"They were gonna air a show on it. It was all happening too fast for me."

A pace that many thought may have led Harris astray -- soon after the wedding was called off, reports that Harris was romancing another man behind Hefner's back caught wind. But according to the bombshell, there was never anyone else. And it was exactly that polygamous lifestyle that turned her off of the idea of a 'Playboy marriage.'

"Hef's lifestyle isn't the most normal lifestyle," she said. "This isn't the lifestyle for me, multiple girls all around, it's not the lifestyle I wanted."

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Although Harris' revelation seems a little late in the making, according to the playmate, she and Hefner will remain on good terms.

"I feel happy and at peace that everything will be OK," she said. "I respect him more than anything, and we're still going to be really close."

Hefner has been quite vocal following the breakup, taking to his Twitter account to lay down the law when it comes to publications misrepresenting the breakup as well as to make light of his newly single status.

"Since we're not getting married on Saturday, I've scheduled a movie: "Runaway Bride." Seems appropriate," Hefner jokingly tweeted after previously having confirmed the couple's split via the social networking site.

And although Harris and Hefner will not be tying the knot this Saturday in front of 300 of their closest friends and family, they will be introduced as man and wife on Friday -- Harris' 'Mrs. Hefner' July Playboy cover went to press before Harris and Hefner called it quits.

The cover boasts a mostly nude Harris sporting Hugh Hefner's signature smoking jacket, captain's hat and pipe. The cover will hit newsstands with the headline, 'America's Princess: Introducing Mrs. Crystal Hefner.'

In the end, it looks like Hefner will be short one princess but we have no doubt that there are more than a few royal Playboy hopefuls willing to step up to the plate.

Tags: crystal harris, hugh hefner

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Thursday 16 June

By odin

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STUPID HO , you break up after you marry him.....

By Johnnierhodes

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Okay...look people . This was all a publicity stunt . Her CD was going to be released (which in fact it has now) and no one would have taken her seriously and it would have flopped . So....create a controversy (I.E. scandal) and the publicity and media will bring attention to her . It's how they do it now.....talent today is second rate....so they have to resort to this type of crap to get noticed . And you will be curious to hear her sing now (even though you won't admit it)......ooops....they gotcha ! Bravo Hef.......you wanted to help this girl....and you did it . Like taking candy from a baby :)

By Szerena

If he was doing the wedding for this girl just because he thought she wanted it - why didn't he do it for Holly who really loved him and wanted to get married? No - I'm not buying that it was a mutual decision. I think he's devistated and this just might do him in.

By deon

Oh turn that frown upside down Hef, just think your next fiancee was just born last friday so you are good to go for Marriage in about 18 years, goodluck ole guy

By BARAK OSAMA

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I AM TIRED TO HEAR THAT THIS OLD BASTARD KEEPS F....ING
THIS IDIOT BIMBOS, LIKE THEY WERE GETTING MARRIED WITH BRAD PIT OR TOM CRUISE LUCKY FOR HER SHE DIDN'T MARRIED
PROBABLY SHE WAS GOING TO WAKE UP IN THE MORNING ALL PEEEED

By FR!!ANK M

NO FOOL LIKE AND OLD FOOL !!

By zooymtoo

Wowser...has this old geezer ever loved anyone? When he was younger it was all about a pound of flesh (and plastic)...and now that he's great, great grandfather material..it's all just kinda sad.
You can't blame the young girls..he's a stepping stone. That's all he's ever been. Why else would they?
No substance for him to the end, it seems.

By Brenda

I will marry Hugh Hefner...At least I would be closer to his age...Time for him to slow down...Ask me Hef!!!

By wwchak

for God sake, that guy can be her grand father, should find somebody his own age.

By ANG

YOU DO MEAN GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER

By gwnichol

Two words...tough prenup!

By aliciav

yes so true!! they probably didn't agree on that prenuptial...days before the wedding...and she walked refusing to sign...this way it makes her sound nice and decent "not feeling right about it" rather than refusing the prenuptial he presented.

By Tammy

I think Crystal did the right thing and wish them both well. No matter the age difference or whom the people are, if you do not feel like you are doing the right thing. Stop! Go with your gut instinct!

By Shellie

What a way to sell a million copies of a magazine!

By jbjg24m

bet that she saw him naked and that was it

By Jack

Hey shes 25. Thats over the hill. Hef needs to get a hot 20 year bimbo.

By gin711

sounds like someone in that relationship was thinking like an adult. but hef shouldn't worry. there is a plethora of pretty young girls who will take their clothes off for the camera, get in bed with him and marry him. they all seem to look the same too. this crystal gal looks a lot like his old old flame, barbie benton.

By Boyd

Lets face it.. Her skin is way to oily and her forehead is HUGE!!!!!

By ANGELO

GET THE ???? OUT OF HERE ,,,, 20 YEAR OLD WITH THAT OLD GIESER , SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF , SHE SHOULD OF WAITED FOR THE ALTAR AND THEN DISSED HIM,,, OLD PERVERTED IDIOT

By me

Maybe she was ultimately turned off by Hef's diaper.

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