Fourth time wasn’t the charm for Nick Viall … but he makes for an entertaining Bachelor.
The Wisconsin native was first encountered by Bachelor Nation during Andi Dorfman’s season 10 ofThe BacheloretteThis episode aired in 2014. Nick was named the runner up and returned for Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season 11 ofThe BacheloretteHe came in second for the second consecutive time, making history. After Kaitlyn accepted a proposal from Nick, their relationship was rocky. Shawn BoothHe proved they were on good terms when joked about his proposal being broadcast on the Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever!June 2020
“It was like waving at someone who’s waving at the person behind … but million times worse. TBH I look back on this time of my life and have nothing but positive memories,” he wrote via Instagram. “I just didn’t think ABC would make us relive the entire failed proposal tomorrow night … It really was a season for the ages. As time goes by, you never know what your perspective will be. Glad to be able to call KB a good friend!”
Shawn and Kaitlyn ended their relationship in November 2018. Nick continued to appear onBachelor in ParadiseSeason 3. After making a connection with Jen SavianoNick decided to leave the beach alone and was shocked when ABC named Nick the season 21 Bachelor. He was able to find love with his partner. Vanessa GrimaldiThey called it quits several months after the 2017 finale.
Nick reunited three years later with some of his contestants to record Patreon episodes on his podcast.
“Seemingly those childish antics I cringe watching back, [but] it was great TV,” Nick said during an episode with runner-up Raven Gates, opening up about the “sex narrative” from the show. “I was fine with the edit, but it’s hard for me to watch back.”
He continued: “Even with Vanessa, we didn’t work out, but I was going to pick her. That’s who I fell for. I loved her so much that I don’t regret it. It was difficult for me to let go and enjoy. I felt so responsible for everyone.”
Scroll through for an update on the biggest names from Nick’s season: (Spoiler alert: LOTS of influencers and stints on Bachelor in Paradise ahead.)
