What Our Favourite Bachelor/Bachelorette Leads Are Up To Now!

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Colton Underwood THEN

The former professional football player appeared on season 23 of the Bachelor, where he paired up with Cassie Randolph during the finale. In May 2020, they announced through social media that they had decided to split. Their breakup wasn't plain sailing, however, despite maintaining that they would remain friends...

Colton Underwood NOW

Image Source: The SunColton wanted to keep their breakup private, while Cassie called him a hypocrite for writing about them in his new book. Cassie then went on to file a restraining over against her ex. Colton officially came out as gay in April 2021, during a TV interview. He then announced his engagement in February 2022 to his partner Jordan C.Brown.

Ashley Hebert THEN

Image Source: IMDbAshley became engaged to J.P. Rosenbaum during the season 7 finale, and it seems like they were built to last. They married, had two children together and even renewed their vows in 2018. Their relationship was then hit with trouble when J.P. was diagnosed with a immune system disorder that attacks the nerves.

Ashley Hebert NOW

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The pair eventually decided to go their separate ways, and Ashely is now working as a pediatric dentist. While her relationship with J.P. may not have lasted, she revealed that she'd found love again in 2022 with a new boyfriend she'd been dating for a year.

Matt James THEN

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Season 25 saw Matt James connect with Rachael Kirkconnell and go on to start a relationship. But he chose to end their relationship in 2021 while the show was still on air, due to past racially-insensitive actions on Rachael's part. Matt admitted it broke his heart to take a step back.

Matt James NOW

Image Source: People.comBut, it seemed that taken a step back and ending the relationship was exactly the right thing, as Matt and Racheal officially got back together in 2021, despite Matt's insistence that it would never happen! After being spotted together many times, at least they seem happy.

Trista Rehn THEN

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During the very first season of the Bachelor, Trista was one of the contestants battling for Alex Michel's rose. She later went on to be the very first Bachelorette in 2003. The result of the show saw her become engaged to Ryan Sutter, with the pair officially getting married in 2003 on live TV.

Trista Rehn NOW

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So did it last? Yep! Trista and Ryan are still happily married, and they welcomed their first child - a boy - in 2007. Later, in 2009, their second child arrived, adding to the family brood currently living in Colorado. Ryan has also reported that he still has that final rose Trista gave to him!

Ben Higgens THEN

Image Source: Bachelor Nation WikiBen was the 20th bachelor, and during the 2016 finale he ended up engaged to Lauren Bushnell. The pair even went on to star in their own Happily Ever After TV show for one season - but, sadly, it wasn't meant to be. The couple split in May 2017, and Ben even tried to find love again on The Bachelor: Winter Games.

Ben Higgens NOW

Image Source: Green Wedding ShoesWhile Ben didn't find love on that show either after leaving early, he is now happily married. In February 2019, Ben revealed he had a girlfriend named Jessica Clarke. In 2020, he proposed, and the pair for marred in November 2021. Ben also hosts a podcast called 'Almost Famous'.

Chris Soules THEN

Image Source: ABC NewsFarmer Chris Soules appeared on Season 19 of the Bachelor, where he proposed to Whitney Bischoff during the finale. Rather than the happy ending it appeared to be, the couple announced that they had ended their engagement a few months after the finale aired.

Chris Soules NOW

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Soules recently got into some trouble involving a car accident which resulted in a man's death. The former Bachelor star pleaded guilty to the charges, and was ordered to pay millions in a lawsuit. Chris then agreed to a prison sentence and two years of probation.

Arie Luyendyk Jr. THEN

Image Source: Entertainment TonightDuring Season 22 of The Bachelor, Arie appeared to find happiness with Becca Kufrin, whom he proposed to - but, he then changed his mind before the season was complete. Instead, he then proposed to runner up Lauren Burnham during the 2018 After The Final Rose Special.

Arie Luyendyk Jr. NOW

Image Source: PeopleAnd it seems that it was the right decision to make! The couple are still together, after tying the knot in January 2019 and then welcoming their first child together, a baby girl. The pair then welcomed twins in 2021, and aren't shy about sharing happy family snaps on their Instagram.

Nick Viall THEN

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Nick Viall appeared on the 21st season of the hit TV show, back in 2017. He popped the question to Vanessa Grimaldi, and the couple stayed together for several months before calling it quits in 2017. After the relationship ended, Viall expressed hopes that he would meet somebody some day.

Nick Viall NOW

Image Source: Us WeeklyAnd that he did! Viall went public in February 2021 with girlfriend Natalie Joy. The ex-Bachelor star also hosts his own podcast, The Viall Files, as well as securing a variety of acting roles during his time after The Bachelor. So it seems he found happiness in both his professional and personal life.

Meredith Phillips THEN

Image Source: TV InsiderDuring the second season of The Bachelorette back in 2004, Meredith said yes to a proposal from Ian Mckee. The pair actually stayed together for a year before ending the relationship. Fortunately, their relationship ended in time for Meredith to then reunite with her high school sweetheart...

Meredith Phillips NOW

Image Source: Gazette ReviewMeredith and Michael Broady then officially tied the knot in 2011. Aside from her happy married life, Meredith then moved back into the spotlight by making allegations that she had been sexually assaulted during her time on the Bachelorette, but the network never made a comment about the accusation. Meredith was then the only Bachelorette to not make a promotional video for season 16 of the show.

Jen Schefft THEN

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Jen was the third Bachelorette, appearing on the show in 2005. During the finale, she chose Jerry Ferris, but actually turned down his proposal, expressing that it was too soon. The couple then later called it quits after the delayed engagement, and she then went on to marry Joe Waterman in 2009.

Jen Schefft NOW

Image Source: Freshwater ClevelandThe pair are still going strong, and now have two daughters together, Mae and Charlotte. The family lives in Ohio, where the couple decided to move in order to be closer to family. Jen is now a stay-at-home mom, and is still recognized from her time on the show.

DeAnna Pappas THEN

Image Source: Bachelor Nation WikiWhen returning in 2008 after three years off-screen, The Bachelorette named DeAnna Pappas as the lead looking for love. During the finale, she accepted a proposal from Jesse Csincsak, and they went as far as planning their wedding for May 2009 - before calling it quits the year before.

DeAnna Pappas NOW

Image Source: E! OnlineWhile she didn't find long-term love on the show, she did get engaged to Stephen Stagliano back in August 2010, and the pair are still going strong. They married in 2011 and the pair have two children together. She has also had a successful television career since the show.

Jillian Harris THEN

Image Source: Bachelor Nation WikiJillian became engaged to Ed Swidersky during the 5th season of the hit dating show, but - sadly - a year later, the pair officially announced their breakup in 2010. Jillian then found romance again with boyfriend Justin Pasutto, and the pair became engaged in 2016.

Jillian Harris NOW

Image Source: Reality TV WorldJillian and Justin are still going strong, with two kids together, Leo and Annie, and Jillian is currently a motivated career and family woman running her own website where she shows off home decor, family life and more. She maintains that she owes a lot of her life lessons to appearing on the dating show.

Peter Weber THEN

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Peter Weber was an original Bachelor, appearing on the pilot series of the show. He called off his engagement with Hannah Ann Sluss during the show because he still had feelings for other contestant Madison Prewett. Yet, less than two days of them being together, they were over.

Peter Weber NOW

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Less than two weeks after, Peter was seen out with another contestant, Kelley Flanagan, and by 2020, they were supposed to move to New York together. Following the show, Peter said that he was happy after appearing on the dating series, and was optimistic for the future... but, sadly, it wasn't to be, as the couple split at the end of 2020.

Ali Fedotowsky THEN

Image Source: Us WeeklyAlexandra Elaine "Ali" Fedotowsky-Manno was originally a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelor, vying for the main man's heart. She then had to leave in week 6 due to concerns in her personal life. She later returned as the Bachelorette herself for the 6th season of that show.

Ali Fedotowsky NOW

Image Source: PinterestNow working as a TV host and jewelry designer, Ali and her husband Kevin currently live in Nashville and have two children together, a daughter and a son. Ali admits that she's not sure she'd have even met her husband if she hadn't appeared on the show.

Emily Maynard THEN

Image Source: Bachelor Nation WikiEmily was the 8th bachelorette looking for love back in 2021. She was briefly engaged to Brad Womack, but at the end of the show's finale, she accepted a proposal from Jef Holm. Several months after the finale, they two decided to end their relationship.

Emily Maynard NOW

Image Source: PeopleBut hope was not lost for Emily, after she met Tyler Johnson and married him, later sharing three children together: Jennings, Gibson and Gatlin. In 2020, they also had a daughter, Emily's fifth child in total after one from her previous marriage, and are still going strong.

Desiree Hartsock THEN

Image Source: The Hollywood ReporterDesiree appeared on the 9th season of The Bachelorette, during which she accepted a proposal from Chris Siegfried in 2013. They were married around two years later in 2015 and, unlike a lot of engagements from the show, actually lasted - the pair are still married today.

Desiree Hartsock NOW

Image Source: Women's HealthDesiree these days works as a wedding dress designer alongside her successful marriage, through which the pair had their first child together in 2016, a son named Asher, and their second child born in 2019, another boy named Zander. The family lives in Seattle.

Kaitlyn Bristowe THEN

Image Source: Bachelor Nation WikiKaitlyn joined the 11th season of The Bachelorette, where she received more than one proposal from the smitten contestants. Kaitlyn accepted the proposal of Shawn Booth, and the pair got as far as moving to Nashville together ready to get married. But their engagement was called off in 2018.

Kaitlyn Bristowe NOW

Image Source: Hollywood LifeIt was Bachelor Nation star Jason Tartick who eventually stole Kaitlyn's heart, when they started dating in 2019 and then moved in together. Kaitlyn, who now hosts a podcast show "Off the Vine", accepted a proposal from Jason during a recording session of the podcast in May 2021.

Hannah Brown THEN

Image Source: Entertainment Weekly The 15th Bachelorette and former pageant queen Hannah Brown became engaged to winner Jet Wyatt in 2019 during the finale. Sadly, Hannah found out that Jed actually had a girlfriend at home and broke off their engagement. She then went on to rekindle a romance with Tyler Cameron, but nothing serious came of it.

Hannah Brown NOW

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After shifting her focus to dancing rather than matchmaking when Hannah appeared on Dancing With the Stars in 2019 - and winning the show - Hannah then found love with new boyfriend and model Adam Woolard, who she went public with in 2021, and the pair have been snapped looking very happy together.

Andi Dorfman THEN

Image Source: Bachelor Nation WikiAttorney Andi was the 10th bachelorette back in 2014. She became engaged to Josh Murray for the finale of the show, and while things were looking rosy, they ended up splitting in 2015. Andi went on to release 2 books about her bachelorette journey: the first in 2016, the second in 2018.

Andi Dorfman NOW

Image Source: E! OnlineFollowing her unsuccessful love story on the show, Andi has recently been more lucky. In 2020 she moved from New York to LA, and this apparently was the right thing to do - because in March 2022, an old friend name Blaine Hart proposed to her on an LA beach.

Clare Crawley THEN

Image Source: TV InsiderHairstylist Clare appeared on the 16th season the show, and her time came to an end quickly (for the best reason) when she fell in love with Dale Moss - with 16 other men still remaining! She accepted a proposal from Dale and that was that. The pair went on to start house-hunting, but then they ended their engagement in 2021.

Clare Crawley NOW

Image Source: CelebMafiaIt seems that it wasn't the end of Clare and Dale, however, after they were spotted holding hands and appeared to be back together. But it seems Clare is still holding out for her happy ending as it was confirmed they'd split all over again at the end of 2021...

JoJo Fletcher THEN

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Sometimes love does work out on the show, shown by JoJo accepting a proposal from Jordan Rodgers during season 12, and the pair still going strong. They moved to Dallas after their engagement, but didn't seem in a rush to get married back then. So has all that changed now?

JoJo Fletcher NOW

Image Source: Us WeeklyJoJo, who has now launched her own clothing line, then planned to marry Jordan in June 2020 after he proposed again to her - only to have their big postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here's hoping they'll finally get to have their special day very soon!

Tayshia Adams THEN

Image Source: GlamourTayshia, a former phlebotomist, became the next Bachelorette when original Clare accepted a proposal during season 16. Tayshia then had 20 hopefuls to choose from, and ended up finding her happy ending with Zac Clark from New Jersey. But was it meant to be?

Tayshia Adams NOW

Image Source: The SunUnfortunately not! Although the pair seemed very loved up after she accepted his proposal at the end of 2020 during the finale, the two split up in 2021. They had originally agreed to split their time between the East and West Coast, but apparently it didn't work out.

Michelle Young THEN

Image Source: VarietyDuring season 18, teacher Michelle Young appeared trying to find love. And she seemed to find it as, during the finale in December 2021, she accepted a proposal from contestant Nayte Olukoya, with the pair appearing very loved up. So are they still together?

Michelle Young NOW

Image Source: Us WeeklyYes they are! The happy couple are making plans to officially wed in the near future, and Michelle spoke about how easily Nayte fit into her family outside of the TVs show. The pair underwent relocation plans as their first step for their future together, so it seems an official wedding will be on the cards soon.

Rachel Lindsay THEN

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Rachel found love with Bryan Abasolo during the 13th season of the show, and the pair are still going strong. Since their engagement during the 2017 finale, they were making plans aiming for a 2019 wedding. So did it happen, or are the pair still engaged and waiting on that big day?

Rachel Lindsay NOW

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Yes, the pair tied the knot officially in August 2019 without any Covid restraints delaying their big day, with a ceremony in Mexico. Rachel now works on the podcast 'Higher Learning' as the host, splitting her time between Miami and Los Angeles and still enjoying married life.

Becca Kufrin THEN

Image Source: NewsweekDuring the 14th season of the show, bachelorette Becca accepted a proposal from Garret Yrigoyen back in 2018. Back then, the pair hadn't set a date and revealed they had no immediate plans to tie the knot - but they did move in together in 2019 and even got a puppy.

Becca Kufrin NOW

Image Source: Us WeeklyBut the pair went their separate ways at the end of 2020, citing differences in opinion - particularly in regard to the Black Lives Matter movement - and coming to the conclusion after many talks. But Becca then found her happiness with Thomas Jacobs after appearing on season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise.