Note: This article contains spoilers!
The reality series controversial contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who is now officially Matt's girlfriend. Michelle was announced as the next Bachelorette during the After the Final Rose special. Warning - spoilers ahead!
The depth of Michelle's feelings for Matt showed that she wasn't doing reality TV just for clout. This time, she's equally determined to find the love of her life. To help her with her decision, the previous Bachelorettes-turned-presenters, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams, will be there for the new Bachelorette every step of the way. There are even rumors that the two hosts vetted each of the 30 guys to prepare for the season. The women will return to present their second series since Chris Harrison stepped down after defending Kirkconnell over racially insensitive photos and possibly racist remarks.
As featured in The Sun, Michelle states that she is looking for a partner that is, “confident but not cocky and will look at her as his equal in all things.” With that in mind, here are some of this season's favorites. Learn about their jobs, hobbies, and social media platforms now. One of these men may be Michelle's husband someday.
Meet Former Pro Athlete Alec Thompson, 29
First up is Alec Thompson, whose former pro football career makes him a good match for Michelle. She used to be a professional basketball player. However, quite a few of the suitors have this attribute, as this season will feature a variety of professional athletes. You can find Alex on his Instagram profile, @alec_barrett_thompson. He's a model who's d with Select Model Atlanta.
Mollique Johnson, 36, Believes In Love
Another favorite is Mollique Johnson, predominantly based on the fact that he works in the educational field, just like The Bachelorette's Michelle does. He describes himself as “a man that wholeheartedly believes in the power of love and family” and such priorities should resonate with Michelle. You can see Mollique's IG posts on his profile page, @molliquejohnson. One fun fact is that he does not like frogs.
PJ Henderson, 30, Is Multitalented
The final contender who seems to have a good chance of connecting with Michelle is PJ Henderson, who is more than an EMT and a firefighter. In his spare time, he operates the Bakari Foundation, which provides trips and experiences for families that have lost loved ones, in remembrance of his late brother. Find him at @th3_may0r on Instagram.
Who Will Be Michelle Young's Perfect Match?
These are just a handful of guys who seem to be good matches for Michelle. However, as Tayshia stated on Reality Steve's known for his Bachelor franchise spoilers, and he's done some digging with regard to this cast. He believes that one of the guys, Will Urena, will be out of the running pretty quickly. The main reason for this is that he has a history of retweeting misogynistic posts, a quality that Michelle will find unattractive.
There have been some key spoilers released, including footage from one of Michelle’s dates with Joe Coleman (as per Reality Steve at Twitter), where the two were caught kissing. Although he's not considered a frontrunner, Reality Steve believes that because he lives where Michelle does and played college basketball as she did, he and the Bachelorette may find common ground. The three men showcased here seem the most like Michelle's type. However, this is The Bachelorette, and viewers know to expect the unexpected.
Sources: The Sun, Click Bait, Reality Steve/Twitter