Rachel Recchia | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rachel Joanne Recchia (1996-03-08)March 8, 1996 (age 29) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Ohio University (BS) |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
Rachel Joanne Recchia (born March 8, 1996)[1] is an American television personality who appeared onseason 26 ofThe Bachelor, and co-starred inseason 19 ofThe Bachelorette alongsideGabby Windey.[2][3]
Recchia was born inChicago, Illinois, to parents Tony and Mary Anne Recchia, and moved toClermont, Florida after graduating from Huntley High School.[4] She has a younger brother, Anthony. She graduated fromOhio University with a degree in aviation, and was also a cheerleader in college.[5][6]
Prior to appearing onThe Bachelor, Recchia worked as a flight instructor while working on her hours to eventually become an airline pilot.[7]
In September 2021, Recchia was revealed to be a contestant onseason 26 ofThe Bachelor, starring medical sales representativeClayton Echard.[8] She was the co runner-up with fellow finalistGabby Windey.[9]
During the liveAfter the Final Rose special of Echard's season, Recchia was announced asThe Bachelorette alongside Windey. This marks the first time that there will be two leads for an entire season.[2]
On August 21, 2023, duringThe Bacheloretteseason 20 live season finale, Recchia was announced as a contestant onseason 9 ofBachelor in Paradise.[10]
On May 13, 2022, Recchia got engaged to Tino Franco, whom she chose as the winner on her season ofThe Bachelorette. They broke up while the season was airing after he confessed to cheating on her.[11]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Bachelor | Herself | Contestant;season 26; co runner-up |
| Good Morning America | July 7 episode | ||
| Live with Kelly and Ryan | 2 episodes | ||
| The Bachelorette | Co-lead;season 19 | ||
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | July 11 episode | ||
| 2023 | The Bachelorette | season 20; July 3 episode | |
| Bachelor in Paradise | Contestant;season 9 | ||
| 2025 | Perfect Match | Contestant; season 3 |
| Preceded by | The Bachelor runner up Season 26 (withGabby Windey) | Succeeded by Gabi Elnicki |
| Preceded by | The Bachelorette Season 19 (withGabby Windey) | Succeeded by Charity Lawson |
