Zach Shallcross Explained

Zach Shallcross
Birth Name:Zachary Lloyd Shallcross[1]
Birth Date:1996 7, mf=yes
Birth Place:Fullerton, California, U.S.[2]
Education:California Polytechnic State University (BBA)
Partner:Kaity Biggar (2022–present; engaged)
Occupation:Television personality
Oracle Sales Rep
Relatives:[3]

Zachary Lloyd Shallcross (born July 31, 1996)[2] is an American television personality who appeared on season 19 of The Bachelorette, and starred in season 27 of The Bachelor.[4]

Early life and education

Shallcross was born in Fullerton, California to parents Chapman and Megan (née Warburton) Shallcross, and was raised in nearby Anaheim Hills. He has two younger sisters, Sammy and Payton, and his uncle is actor Patrick Warburton.[2] [5] His father Chapman was the fire captain of the Orange City Fire Department until his retirement in 2020.[6]

Shallcross graduated from Servite High School in 2014, and then played football at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where he was an honors student for four years.[2] [7] He graduated from Cal Poly in 2019 with a degree in business administration.[8]  

Career

Prior to appearing on The Bachelorette, Shallcross was a sales account executive for software company Oracle in Austin, Texas.[9]  

Reality television

The Bachelorette

In March 2022, Shallcross was revealed to be a contestant on season 19 of The Bachelorette starring Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.[9] He exclusively pursued Recchia, and ultimately finished in third place in her group of men.[10]  

The Bachelor

On September 14, 2022, it was reported that Shallcross is set to lead season 27 of The Bachelor.[11] It was made official on September 20, during the live Bachelorette season 19 finale.[4]  

Personal life

On November 21, 2022, Shallcross got engaged to Kaity Biggar, whom he chose as the winner on his season of The Bachelor.[12] As of August 2024, the couple is still together.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zachary Shallcross. September 14, 2022. Hudl.
  2. Web site: Zach Shallcross. September 14, 2022. Cal Poly.
  3. Web site: 'The Bachelor': Zach Shallcross Reveals His Famous Uncle's Reaction to His New Role. January 24, 2023. May 16, 2023. McRady. Rachel. Entertainment Tonight.
  4. Web site: Goldstein. Joelle. 'The Bachelor' : Zach Shallcross Named the New Leading Man for Season 27. September 20, 2022. September 20, 2022. People.
  5. Web site: Thompson. Eliza. 'Bachelorette' Star Zach Shallcross' Uncle Is Patrick Warburton: 5 Things to Know About His Family. August 22, 2022. September 14, 2022. Us Weekly.
  6. Web site: Brewster. Freddy. 'Bachelorette' contestant's firefighter dad has retirement locked up in bankrupt crypto lender. August 12, 2022. September 14, 2022. Los Angeles Times.
  7. Web site: Williams. Aaron. Newest 'Bachelor' Zach Shallcross was high school football player at Southern California's Servite. September 22, 2022. October 2, 2022. MaxPreps.
  8. Web site: Who is Zach Shallcross, Cal Poly grad on The Bachelorette. July 13, 2022. September 14, 2022. The Tribune.
  9. Web site: Austin Oracle executive searching for love on new Bachelorette season. March 24, 2022. June 9, 2022. Garcia. Sonia. Austonia.
  10. Web site: Hearon. Sarah. Rachel Recchia and Zach Shallcross Come Face-to-Face Live After He Questions If Their Romance Was 'Real'. September 13, 2022. September 14, 2022. Us Weekly.
  11. Web site: Wagmeister. Elizabeth. 'The Bachelor': ABC Eyes Zach Shallcross as Season 27 Star (EXCLUSIVE). September 14, 2022. September 14, 2022. Variety.
  12. Web site: ‘The Bachelor’ Season 27 Finale: Zach Shallcross Is Engaged to Kaity Biggar. March 27, 2023. March 27, 2023. Hearon. Sarah. Us Weekly.