Which Bachelor/Bachelorette Couples Are Still Together?

On January 16, Matt James announced on Instagram that he and girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell had called it quits. The news came as a complete shock as The Bachelor Season 25 lead had just posted loving photos with Rachael on a trip to London the day before.

Fans were rooting for Matt and Rachael after he had chosen her at the end of his season in 2021. They faced a short-lived break-up due to Rachael's controversial past. However, the two got back together and found themselves traveling the world together. It was only a matter of time before the two would get engaged. (Matt decided not to put a ring on it at his season finale).

The news that this reality TV couple are broken up is crushing given that only a few Bachelor/Bachelorette couples who are still with the person they chose at the end, remain.

10 Trista Sutter And Ryan Sutter

The Bachelorette Season 1 (2002)

Trista was named the first-ever Bachelorette after she came in as runner-up in The Bachelor Season 1. The former Miami Heat dancer chose Ryan Sutter, a Colorado firefighter and former NFL player, in the end. The couple had a televised wedding in December 2003, and are parents to two children.

Trista and Ryan returned to reality TV when they appeared on Season 3 of Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars.

In 2024, the couple sparked separation rumors when Ryan posted cryptic Instagram posts about his wife. However, it wasn't until later that year that fans learned Trista was away from her family to film Season 3 of Special Forces: The World's Toughest Test. Trista and Ryan have been named one of reality TV's greatest couples.

9 Jason Mesnick And Molly Mesnick

The Bachelor Season 13 (2009)

Jason's season as The Bachelor did not end smoothly. He had initially chosen contestant Melissa Rycroft to be his wife, but changed his mind after the proposal. In the After the Finale Rose special, Jason ended things with Melissa and told Molly that he had made a terrible mistake and wanted to be with her instead. Molly and Jason later got engaged in October 2009.

The couple tied the knot the following year and are parents to one daughter. Molly is also a stepmom to Jason's son, Ty, from his first marriage.

8 Sean Lowe And Catherine Giudici

The Bachelor Season 17 (2013)

Sean Lowe ultimately proposed to Catherine Giudici, a graphic designer in Season 17 of The Bachelor. They would also have their wedding televised on ABC in 2014. The couple is now parents to three kids.

In a 2020 Instagram post, Catherine admitted that she believed the show included her as a contestant only because of her race, as the show has faced major backlash for its lack of diversity for years. As a Filipino, Catherine shared that she didn't think Sean was attracted to her.

"When I was originally cast, I was very flattered but somewhat grounded by the fact that I would be one of the faces that represented people of color. I knew that one of the reasons I was probably chosen was because I was Filipino," she said. "I counted myself out to be his fiancée because of what I assumed Sean liked. I thought I was there just to check a box, but I ended up with so much more."

She concluded her statement with, "I’d say doing this show was one of the best things that ever happened to me."

7 Desiree Siegfried And Chris Siegfried

The Bachelorette Season 9 (2013)

Desiree was actually on Sean Lowe's season of The Bachelor but was sent home after hometown dates. She got the chance to find love again when she was announced as Season 9's The Bachelorette, and good thing she accepted the offer, because she ended up finding her husband, Chris.

Desiree and Chris are parents to three children. They welcomed their third child, a son named Noah, in November 2024.

Desiree and Chris wed in January 2015, and the two celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary this year. Chris dedicated an Instagram post to honor the milestone, sharing several photos of the pair, including one on their wedding day. "Ten years later! What?! I love you @desireesiegfried Happy Anniversary to us!" He captioned his post.

6 JoJo Fletcher And Jordan Rodgers

The Bachelorette Season 12 (2016)

JoJo was the lead in Season 12 of The Bachelorette and found love with former NFL player Jordan Rodgers, who just so happens to be the brother of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The two got engaged after her season concluded, but wouldn't tie the knot until six years later.

JoJo and Jordan are the hosts of the USA Network show The Big D.

Speaking about their marriage to People in 2024, JoJo shared, "There's this very deep love, respect and security that you have once you get married. We always do everything together, because we enjoy spending time together."

5 Arie Luyendyk Jr. And Lauren Burnham

The Bachelor Season 22 (2018)

Like Jason Mesnick, Arie caused quite a stir at the end of his season when he initially proposed to Becca Kufrin, only to call it off. Arie wanted to be with runner-up, Lauren Burnham, and proposed to her during the After the Final Rose special. Lauren accepted his proposal.

"I made some bad decisions but the best decision was running back to you," Arie told Lauren while proposing to her on-air.

"I truly believe are my soulmate. I’m ready to face this life with you and all that comes with it. I love you so much. I wanted to do this in front of everyone because I want to show you that I should have done this a long time ago.”

Although fans weren't so thrilled at how Arie broke off his engagement to Becca (she would later get her own season of The Bachelorette), Arie and Lauren have proven everyone wrong as they're still going strong today. The two tied the knot in 2019, and have since welcomed three children.

4 Zach Shallcross And Kaity Biggar

The Bachelor Season 27 (2022)

Zach ended his season as The Bachelor as an engaged man after getting down on one knee and asking for contestant Kaity's hand in marriage, but the two faced a small bump in the road before he proposed.

During Fantasy Suite week, Kaity learned that Zach had slept with contestant Gabi Elnicki after previously stating that he would not have sex with any of the remaining contestants. Not only was Kaity hurt, but Gabi was upset that Zach had revealed that the two were intimate.

However, Zach would end up choosing Kaity in the end. In November 2024, Zach proposed to her for a second time and the two are planning their wedding.

3 Charity Lawson And Dotun Olubeko

The Bachelorette Season 20 (2023)

Charity Lawson found everlasting love with contestant Dotun Olubeko. Dotun popped the question during the Season 20 finale, and Charity gladly accepted.

During the After the Final Rose, Charity learned that she would be a contestant on Season 32 of Dancing With the Stars. Charity ended up placing fourth.

Fans will also wait a little longer to see these two tie the knot. Speaking to Us Weekly, she shared, "We’ve taken a pause on it and I’m totally fine announcing that. I feel like people ask all the time, ‘How’s wedding planning? Or where are we at?’"

"For me, I got in this space where I just felt this constant pressure of, like, I need to check off something every month or every week. And it got to the point where I’m like, ‘I don’t wanna do that right now.’ I’m also still just easing into life and normalcy again. Obviously, we’re still getting married. We’re taking a moment, taking a beat."

2 Joey Graziadei And Kelsey Anderson

The Bachelor Season 28 (2023)

Joey Graziadei was the runner-up during Charity's season. So, it wasn't a surprise when he was announced as the lead of Season 28 of The Bachelor. In the end, the tennis pro proposed to contestant Kelsey Anderson, and they are going strong today.

Joey and Kelsey held off on wedding plans when the former was chosen to participate in Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars. Joey ended up winning the mirrorball trophy with his partner Jenna Johnson. In November 2024, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary. Now settled in Los Angeles, they can finally get to wedding preparations.

1 Joan Vassos And Chock Chapple

The Golden Bachelorette Season 1 (2024)

Joan became the first-ever Golden Bachelorette and fans were rooting for her to find her perfect match after she abruptly left Gerry Turner on The Golden Bachelor to take care of a family member back home. In the end, contestant Chock proposed to her and she accepted.

Despite a whirlwind engagement, the couple are still going strong. They plan to move to New York City and not rush into getting married. Rather, they want to continue to get to know one another and each other's families.

“We’re just happy to not have anything epic to do right now because that’s all we’ve been doing for the last six months," she told E! News. "Just to be a couple and enjoy each other and get to know each other’s friends and family. I think timeline is within a year, but we’re not in any rush to have it done really quickly."

A new season of The Bachelor Season 29 airs on January 27 at 8 p.m. ET, and stars Grant Ellis as the lead.