Joelle Hannah Fletcher (born November 1, 1990) is an American television personality. She was a contestant on the twentieth season of

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's '' The Bachelor'' and the lead on the twelfth season of ''

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''.

Personal life

Fletcher was born in

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, the child of physician parents. Her mother is from

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and her father was raised in

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. Prior to going into real estate, Fletcher was a pre-med major at

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. She is married to

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. After a four-year engagement, the couple planned to wed on June 13, 2020. However, due to the

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, they postponed their wedding. They were married on May 14, 2022.

Reality television shows

''Ready for Love''

Fletcher appeared in the first episode of '' Ready for Love'', on which her half-brother, Ben Patton, was starring.

''The Bachelor''

Fletcher was a contestant on Ben Higgins' season of ''The Bachelor''. Higgins confessed love for both her and Lauren Bushnell, but ultimately chose Bushnell in finale.

''The Bachelorette''

Fletcher was announced as the Bachelorette on March 14, 2016, during ''After the Final Rose''. In the end, Fletcher chose former pro-quarterback

over runner-up Robby Hayes. Rodgers proposed; the two were married on May 14, 2022. The couple currently resides in

''The Bachelor Winter Games''

Fletcher appeared in one episode of ''

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'' where she judged a kissing contest along with Rachel Lindsay and

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Career

In April 2018, Fletcher started working with Marcus by

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as a new ambassador for home improvement loans. Fletcher's appearances included interviews as a home-renovation expert. In June 2018, Fletcher announced that she was launching her own clothing line, ''Fletch''. In September 2018, it was announced that Fletcher and her fiancé,

, would appear in a Kin web series ''Engaged with JoJo and Jordan'', described as a combination of

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and DIY home decor. Beginning in July 2019, Fletcher and Rodgers hosted the

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''Cash Pad''. A combination of house

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and investment shows, the hosts partner with homeowners hoping to turn their properties into ideal short-term rentals. In September 2019, Fletcher and Rodgers announced they would be hosting ''Battle of the Fittest Couples'' for

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where “ripped couples” compete against each other to win the title "Fittest Couple" and a $100,000 cash prize. The show premiered October 15, 2019. Fletcher and Rodgers hosted ''The Big D'', a dating reality show for TBS that was set to premiere on July 7, 2022. However, the show was canceled on June 16, three weeks before the premiere. Ten episodes were produced. In July 2022, as reported by People, JoJo Fletcher teamed up with the fashion brand Cupshe to introduce a collection of swimwear priced affordably.

References

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