Michelle Young (television personality)
Michelle Young | |
|---|---|
The Bachelorette | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
Michelle Anne Young (born June 3, 1993) is an American television personality. She received national recognition as the runner-up on
Early life and education
Young was born in
Television career
The Bachelor
Young first appeared as a contestant on
The Bachelorette
Young and
Bachelor Happy Hour
Young was announced as the new co-host on Bachelor Happy Hour with Becca Kufrin in March 2022.[8]
Personal life
Outside of her appearances on The Bachelor franchise, Young works as a fifth grade teacher at Echo Park Elementary School in Burnsville, Minnesota.[3][9] She was previously employed as a fourth grade teacher at Normandale Hills Elementary School in Bloomington.[10]
On September 9, 2021, Young got engaged to Nayte Olukoya, whom she chose as the winner on her season of The Bachelorette.[11] They announced their breakup on June 17, 2022.[12]
On October 27, 2023, Young announced she was dating Jack Leius in an Instagram post.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Bachelor | Herself | Runner-up; season 25
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| 2021 | Good Morning America | 3 episodes | |
| 2021 | Live with Kelly and Ryan
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October 19 episode | |
| 2021 | The Bachelorette | Lead, season 18
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| 2021 | Entertainment Tonight | November 23 episode | |
| 2021 | Extra | ||
| 2021 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | ||
| 2021 | American Music Awards of 2021 | Presenter |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Michelle Young". Bradley Braves. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Woodbury girls basketball: Young earns All-Star tournament MVP honors". RiverTown Multimedia. April 27, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Ross, Jenna (March 15, 2021). "Minnesota teacher Michelle Young poised to become "The Bachelorette"". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Vlahos, Nick (January 26, 2021). "Former Bradley basketball player Michelle Young impresses 'The Bachelor' in reality-TV debut". Journal Star. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (January 22, 2021). "Meet the 5 New Women Joining Matt James' Season of 'The Bachelor'". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ Gawley, Paige (March 15, 2021). "'The Bachelor' Finale: Matt James Tearfully Breaks Up With Michelle Young". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2021). "'The Bachelorette' To Air 2 Seasons In 2021 Starring Katie Thurston & Michelle Young". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (March 21, 2022). "Michelle Young Joins 'Bachelor Happy Hour' Podcast As Co-Host". Deadline. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Ross, Jenna (March 9, 2021). "Minnesotan Michelle Young, a fan favorite, makes final two on 'The Bachelor'". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Ross, Jenna (February 23, 2021). "'The Bachelor' meets Minnesotan Michelle Young's students, parents". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Nayte Olukoya (December 21, 2021). "Michelle, ever since September 9th, 2021, when I got on one knee to ask you to spend the rest of our lives together, it has been an absolute dream come true..." Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ Weinberg, Lindsay (June 17, 2022). "The Bachelorette's Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya Break Up 6 Months After Finale Airs". E!. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ "Former Bachelorette Michelle Young Debuts New Romance with Jack Leius After Nayte Olukoya Split". Peoplemag. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
External links
- Michelle Young on Instagram