Rachel Recchia

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Rachel Recchia
Born
Rachel Joanne Recchia

(1996-03-08) March 8, 1996 (age 27)
Education Ohio University (BS)
OccupationTelevision personality
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)

Rachel Joanne Recchia (born March 8, 1996) [1] is an American television personality who appeared on season 26 of The Bachelor , and co-starred in season 19 of The Bachelorette alongside Gabby Windey. [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Recchia was born in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Tony and Mary Anne Recchia, and moved to Clermont, Florida after graduating from Huntley High School. [4] She has a younger brother, Anthony. She graduated from Ohio University with a degree in aviation, and was also a cheerleader in college. [5] [6]

Career

Prior to appearing on The Bachelor, Recchia worked as a flight instructor while working on her hours to eventually become an airline pilot. [7]

Reality television

The Bachelor

In September 2021, Recchia was revealed to be a contestant on season 26 of The Bachelor , starring medical sales representative Clayton Echard. [8] She was the co runner-up with fellow finalist Gabby Windey. [9]

The Bachelorette

During the live After the Final Rose special of Echard's season, Recchia was announced as The Bachelorette alongside Windey. This marks the first time that there will be two leads for an entire season. [2]

Bachelor in Paradise

On August 21, 2023, during The Bachelorette season 20 live season finale, Recchia was announced as a contestant on season 9 of Bachelor in Paradise. [10]

Personal life

On May 13, 2022, Recchia got engaged to Tino Franco, whom she chose as the winner on her season of The Bachelorette. They broke up while the season was airing after he confessed to cheating on her. [11]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022 The Bachelor HerselfContestant; season 26; co runner-up
Good Morning America July 7 episode
Live with Kelly and Ryan 2 episodes
The Bachelorette Co-lead; season 19
Jimmy Kimmel Live! July 11 episode
2023 The Bachelorette season 20; July 3 episode
Bachelor in Paradise Contestant; season 9

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Preceded by The Bachelor runner up
Season 26
(with Gabby Windey)
Succeeded by
Gabi Elnicki
Preceded by The Bachelorette
Season 19
(with Gabby Windey)
Succeeded by
Charity Lawson