Hey, Bachelor fans! đč Ready for a little reality check? Weâve been tuning into The Bachelor and The Bachelorette for over 20 years (I mean, can you believe it?!), and while the drama is real, so are some of the love stories. Itâs a wild ride watching someone search for love among a crowd of wannabe influencers and actors, but surprisingly, a few couples have emerged from the chaos and are still thriving! Letâs dive into those couples who found lasting love amidst the roses and heartbreaks.
Real Love from the First Bachelorette
Letâs kick things off with Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter, the OG couple from the very first season of The Bachelorette. When Ryan popped the question on TV back in December 2003, it was like a fairy tale come to life. Can you believe theyâve been together for over 20 years? Theyâre living in Colorado and raising their two kiddos, Maxwell and Blakesley, who probably have no idea what their parents went through in the spotlight! đ Despite some recent breakup rumors, these two are still going strong. Talk about a success story!
And then we have Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried, who met on season 9 of The Bachelorette. Remember the drama when Desiree was left heartbroken by Brooks? Well, Chris stepped in, and theyâve been inseparable ever since. They tied the knot in January 2015 and welcomed three adorable sons: Asher, Zander, and Noah Cruz. Who else thinks their love story is just so sweet? đ
Surprising Love Stories from the Bachelor Franchise
Okay, but can we talk about Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici for a minute? They had a super dramatic season 17 finale, and honestly, who expected Sean to choose Catherine over Lindsay? But surprise, surprise! They got hitched in the first-ever live TV wedding back in 2014 and now have three beautiful kids, Samuel, Isaiah, and Mia. Itâs giving me fairytale vibes! đ„°
JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers also found love during season 12 of The Bachelorette. They faced a lot of speculation about their relationship, but they proved the haters wrong by getting married in May 2022. Their chemistry? Off the charts! đ
Couples That Blossomed in Paradise
Now, letâs not forget about Bachelor in Paradise! Who thought that reality TV would actually lead to true love? Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert got engaged during season 2, and guess what? They had a televised wedding and are now proud parents of three beautiful kids. Their journey is a wild ride, but theyâve weathered the storm together! đ
Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalkâs love story is another gem from season 4 of BiP. They werenât engaged during the finale, but fast forward to April 2021, and theyâre married with two little ones! Their relationship is proof that sometimes, the best things come when you least expect them. đ
Then thereâs Holly Durst and Blake Julian from Bachelor Pad. Their behind-the-scenes drama was something else, but they managed to tie the knot in 2012 and are still going strong! Family life looks good on them. Theyâve got two kids, Poppy and Knox, and they seem to be living life to the fullest in South Carolina.
So, who else is obsessed with these love stories? Itâs crazy to see how some of these couples have defied the odds and turned their reality TV romances into real-life relationships. What do you think? Are you rooting for any of these couples? Letâs chat in the comments! đŹâš