Rachel Recchia Explained

Rachel Recchia
Birth Name:Rachel Joanne Recchia
Birth Date:1996 3, mf=yes
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Education:Ohio University (BS)
Occupation:Television personality

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]

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
2022The BachelorHerselfContestant; season 26; co runner-up
Good Morning AmericaJuly 7 episode
Live with Kelly and Ryan2 episodes
The BacheloretteCo-lead; season 19
Jimmy Kimmel Live!July 11 episode
2023The Bacheloretteseason 20
July 3 episode
Bachelor in ParadiseContestant; season 9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: June 5, 2022. Palinkas. Lorianne. The Bachelorette: How Rachel Recchia Fits Her Pisces Zodiac Sign. June 13, 2022. Screen Rant. en-US.
  2. Web site: Guglielmi. Jodi. The Bachelorette: Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey Announced as Leading Ladies for Season 19. March 15, 2022. March 15, 2022. People.
  3. Web site: The Bachelorette 2022 Cast: Meet Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey's Bachelors The Bachelorette . June 13, 2022 . ABC . en.
  4. Web site: Stinson. Katherine. Rachel Warned Clayton Her Dad Was Tough on Guys — Did Her Dad Approve of Clayton?. March 1, 2022. March 15, 2022. Distractify.
  5. Web site: Crabtree. Erin. The Bachelor's Rachel Recchia: 5 Things to Know About Clayton Echard's Finalist. March 4, 2022. March 15, 2022. Us Weekly.
  6. Web site: Lewellyn. Madyson. OU alumna Rachel Recchia will co-lead next season of 'The Bachelorette'. March 16, 2022. March 16, 2022. The Post.
  7. Web site: Palinkas. Lorianne. Bachelor: Rachel Recchia Explains Challenges Of Becoming A Pilot. February 6, 2022. March 15, 2022. Screen Rant.
  8. Web site: Strout . Paige . Get to Know Clayton Echard's 31 'Bachelor' Season 26 Contestants (PHOTOS) . March 9, 2022 . TV Insider . en-US . December 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211201091040/https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/the-bachelor-2022-season-26-cast-photos/ . live .
  9. Web site: Norwin. Alyssa. 'The Bachelor': Rachel Breaks Down In Tears As Clayton Sends Her Home To Rekindle With Susie. March 15, 2022. March 15, 2022. Hollywood Life.
  10. Web site: 'Bachelor in Paradise': Rachel Recchia Makes Waves on the Beach in First Season 9 Promo. August 21, 2023. August 21, 2023. Gawley. Paige. Entertainment Tonight.
  11. Web site: Tino Franco Blames Ego and Insecurities for Cheating on Rachel Recchia, Says He Locked Himself in the Bathroom Before 'After the Final Rose'. October 20, 2022. June 1, 2023. Hearon. Sarah. Us Weekly.