JoJo Fletcher

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JoJo Fletcher
Born
Joelle Hannah Fletcher

(1990-11-01) November 1, 1990 (age 33)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater Baylor University
Known for The Bachelorette
The Bachelor
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​

Joelle Hannah Fletcher [1] (born November 1, 1990) [2] is an American television personality. She was a contestant on the twentieth season of ABC's The Bachelor and the lead on the twelfth season of The Bachelorette .

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Personal life

Fletcher was born in Dallas, Texas, [2] the child of physician parents. Her mother is from Iran and her father was raised in Tennessee. [3] [4] Prior to going into real estate, Fletcher was a pre-med major at Baylor University. [5] She is married to Jordan Rodgers. After a four year engagement, the couple planned to wed on June 13, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, they postponed their wedding. [6] They were married on May 14, 2022. [7]

Reality television shows

Ready for Love

Fletcher appeared in the first episode of Ready for Love , on which her half-brother, Ben Patton, was starring. [8]

The Bachelor

Fletcher was a contestant on Ben Higgins' season of The Bachelor. Higgins confessed love for both her and Lauren Bushnell, but ultimately chose Bushnell in finale. [9]

The Bachelorette

Fletcher was announced as the Bachelorette on March 14, 2016, during After the Final Rose. [10] In the end, Fletcher chose former pro-quarterback Jordan Rodgers over runner-up Robby Hayes. [11] Rodgers proposed; the two were married on May 14, 2022. [12] The couple currently resides in Dallas. [13]

The Bachelor Winter Games

Fletcher appeared in one episode of The Bachelor Winter Games where she judged a kissing contest along with Rachel Lindsay and Arie Luyendyk. [14]

Career

In April 2018, Fletcher started working with Marcus by Goldman Sachs as a new ambassador for home improvement loans. Fletcher's appearances included interviews as a home-renovation expert. [15]

In June 2018, Fletcher announced that she was launching her own clothing line, Fletch. [16] [17]

In September 2018, it was announced that Fletcher and her fiancé, Jordan Rodgers, would appear in a Kin web series Engaged with JoJo and Jordan, described as a combination of reality TV and DIY home decor. [18]

Beginning in July 2019, Fletcher and Rodgers hosted the CNBC reality show Cash Pad. A combination of house flipping and investment shows, the hosts partner with homeowners hoping to turn their properties into ideal short-term rentals. [1]

In September 2019, Fletcher and Rodgers announced they would be hosting Battle of the Fittest Couples for Paramount Network where “ripped couples” compete against each other to win the title "Fittest Couple" and a $100,000 cash prize. The show premiered October 15, 2019. [19] [20]

Fletcher and Rodgers hosted The Big D, a dating reality show for TBS that was set to premiere on July 7, 2022. However, the show was canceled on June 16, three weeks before the premiere. Ten episodes were produced. [21]

In July 2022, as reported by People, JoJo Fletcher teamed up with the fashion brand Cupshe to introduce a collection of swimwear priced affordably. [22]

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  2. 1 2 "JoJo Fletcher". UsMagazine.com. n.d. Archived from the original on May 16, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  3. ↑ "JoJo Fletcher: 11 Things to Know About the New Bachelorette—Did She Date Nick Viall?!". E!. March 15, 2016.
  4. ↑ "JoJo Fletcher Bio". ABC. Archived from the original on May 31, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  5. ↑ "The Bachelorette's JoJo Fletcher: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me ('I Was Premed in College')". Us Weekly . July 11, 2016. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018.
  6. ↑ "JoJo Fletcher, Jordan Rodgers' wedding might be postponed over coronavirus concerns". Fox News . March 25, 2020.
  7. ↑ "The Bachelorette's JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Are Married: 'We Feel So Lucky!'". PEOPLE.com. May 15, 2022.
  8. ↑ "What Happened To Ben Patton On 'Ready For Love'? JoJo's Brother Has Tried Finding Love On TV, Too". Bustle . February 22, 2016.
  9. ↑ "The Bachelor Has a Winner! Did Ben Higgins Choose Lauren Bushnell or JoJo Fletcher?". E! News. March 14, 2016.
  10. ↑ "'The Bachelorette' Season 12: Jojo Fletcher Confirmed as ABC's Next Leading Lady". Variety. March 14, 2016.
  11. ↑ "The Bachelorette Has a Winner! Jordan Rodgers or Robby Hayes: Who Did JoJo Fletcher Choose?". E! News. August 1, 2016.
  12. ↑ "The Bachelorette's JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Are Married: 'We Feel So Lucky!'".
  13. ↑ "JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Invite PEOPLE Inside Their New Dallas Home". People . December 28, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Rachel Lindsay Questions Ex Dean Unglert's Maturity on Bachelor Winter Games". People . February 20, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Goldman Sachs is betting a 'Bachelorette' star can boost its hot new business". Business Insider . April 25, 2018.
  16. ↑ "When Does 'Bachlorette' Jojo Fletcher's Clothing Line Come Out? Fletch Will Be Here Just In Time For Summer Style". Bustle . June 4, 2018.
  17. ↑ "JoJo Fletcher Launched Her Own Clothing Line, Fletch – and Everything Is Under $150!". People . June 13, 2018.
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  22. ↑ JoJo Fletcher at People.com
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