Michelle Young’s journey as The Bachelorette concluded on Tuesday night with an engagement to Nayte Olukoya, a 27-year-old sales executive from Austin, Texas.
However, Nayte faced a rocky road on the way to asking for Michelle’s hand. His meeting with Michelle’s parents did not go well, with both warning their daughter that Nayte didn’t appear to be ready to get down on one knee. During a final date, though, Nayte finally opened up to Michelle and told her what was in his heart, giving her the clarity she needed.
Michelle had also confessed that she was in love with Brandon Jones, who wore his feelings about her on his sleeve. That led to one of the most heartbreaking eliminations in franchise history, as Michelle had to say goodbye to Brandon.
“I’m so broken,” the 27-year-old Portland, Oregon native said as he waited to be chauffeured off the premises, adding that he “saw a future with her.”
Later, on After the Final Rose, Michelle and Nayte made their fist public appearance as a couple. Michelle’s parents revealed that after spending a little more time with Nayte, their trepidation about him had disappeared and they welcomed him into their family with open arms.
The new couple also revealed that they were ready to tie the knot “in a matter of months.” They also got a generous wedding gift from the show — a down payment on their first house.
The Bachelor season 26, featuring Clayton Echard, premieres Monday, January 3 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Related Posts
Accidental overdose killed ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud
September 21, 2023
HBO/Eddy ChenInvestigators have determined a cause of death for Euphoria star Angus Cloud on July…
Music notes: Shakira, Black Eyed Peas and more
September 21, 2023
Shakira says she never would have predicted splitting with her ex Gerard Piqué. In a new cover…
‘The Young and the Restless’ closes Thursday’s episode with tribute to co-star Billy Miller
September 21, 2023
Angela Weiss/Getty ImagesThe Young and the Restless closed its episode on Thursday, September 21,…
On Hot Ones, *NSYNC reveals the truth about rumor they were cast in ‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’
September 21, 2023
First We FeastOver the years, the Star Wars franchise has secretly cast celebrities in minor roles…
See Sofia Vergara as a notorious drug kingpin in the teaser for Netflix series ‘Griselda’
September 21, 2023
NetflixSofia Vergara stars in and produces Griselda, the Netflix drama that has her playing the…
On ‘Hot Ones,’ *NSYNC reveals the truth about rumor they were cast in ‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’
September 21, 2023
First We FeastOver the years, the Star Wars franchise has secretly cast celebrities in minor roles…
Lizzo hit with another harassment lawsuit
September 21, 2023
A month after three former dancers filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, the pop star is facing another…
Kelly Ripa to host Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
September 21, 2023
Walt Disney Animation StudiosABC News' parent company Disney turns 100 years old this year, and…