Rachel Lindsay (television personality)
| Rachel Lindsay | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Rachel Lynn Lindsay April 21, 1985 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | African American |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Partner(s) | Bryan Abasolo (2017 – present) |
| Parent(s) |
Sam A. Lindsay Kathy Lindsay |
Rachel Lynn Lindsay is an attorney, and American television personality, who is best known for her role as a contestant on the twenty-first season of ABC's The Bachelor and as the lead on the thirteenth season of The Bachelorette. She was the first African American Bachelorette in the franchise's history.[1]
Early life and education
Lindsay is the daughter of beauty consultant and former computer programmer, Kathy,[2] and federal judge, Sam A. Lindsay.[3] She has an older sister, Constance, and a younger sister, Heather.[4]
Lindsay obtained her Bachelor's Degree from The University of Texas at Austin where she studied kinesiology and sports management[5] and received her law degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[6]
Prior to appearing on The Bachelor Lindsay was working at Cooper & Scully, P.C. and had previously worked as a legislative intern for Texas State Senator Royce West and had interned with the Milwaukee Bucks.[7] Lindsay is engaged to Bryan Abasolo, who won Season 13 of The Bachelorette. She has also contributed to various ESPN programs including SportsCenter.
Television shows
The Bachelor
Lindsay was a contestant on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor. She received the first impression rose on night one.[8] She placed third overall, losing to runner-up Raven Gates and winner Vanessa Grimaldi.[9]
The Bachelorette
Lindsay was announced as the Bachelorette on February 13, 2017, while she was still in contention for Nick Viall's final rose.[10] For Lindsay's season ABC had cast the most diverse cast in Bachelor franchise history.[11] In the end, Lindsay chose Miami native Bryan Abasolo, a doctor of chiropractic. The engaged couple lives in Dallas, Texas.[12]
Lindsay returned with Abasolo during Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette to host the first group date.[13]
The Bachelor Winter Games
Lindsay appeared in one episode of The Bachelor Winter Games where she judged a kissing contest along with JoJo Fletcher and Arie Luyendyk.[14]
References
- ↑ "ABC Casts First Black 'Bachelorette,' Rachel Lindsay, a Texas Lawyer". New York Times. February 14, 2017.
- ↑ "Who's Rachel Lindsay's Mom Kathy? The Bachelorette's Mother Isn't Afraid To Ask The Tough Questions". Bustle. July 24, 2017.
- ↑ "Who is 'Bachelorette' star Rachel Lindsay?". Fox News. May 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Who Are Rachel Lindsay's Sisters? The Bachelorette Has A Loving Support System At Home". Bustle. July 24, 2017.
- ↑ "8 Things To Know About The New Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay". Cosmopolitan. February 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Rachel Lindsay". American Broadcasting Company.
- ↑ "Rachel L. Lindsay Associate. On the season finale of The Bachelorette, she g".
- ↑ "Rachel Got Nick's First Impression Rose On 'The Bachelor,' & She's An Early Frontrunner". Bustle. January 2, 2017.
- ↑ "The Bachelor's Nick Viall Sends a Heartbroken Rachel Home — After Telling Her He Was '100 Percent' Falling for Her". People Magazine. March 6, 2017.
- ↑ "Here's Why ABC Announced Rachel Lindsay as Bachelorette Before Bachelor Nick Viall's Season Ended". Us Weekly. February 16, 2017.
- ↑ "'The Bachelorette' Unveils Its Most Diverse Cast Yet". Huffington Post. May 17, 2017.
- ↑ Rohwedder, Kristie (November 10, 2017). "'The Bachelorette's Rachel & Bryan Live Together Now, Showing Just How Serious They Are". Bustle. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Bachelorette Recap: A Drink Smashing, Cake Smushing, Ball Busting Good Time". Cosmopolitan. June 5, 2018.
- ↑ "Rachel Lindsay Questions Ex Dean Unglert's Maturity on Bachelor Winter Games". People. February 20, 2018.
| Preceded by JoJo Fletcher |
The Bachelorette Season 13 |
Succeeded by Becca Kufrin |