Chris Soules

Chris Soules
Born Christopher Douglas Soules
November 6, 1981
Arlington, Iowa
Alma mater Iowa State University
Occupation Farmer, Reality TV Personality
Height 6'1"

Christopher Douglas "Chris" Soules (born November 6, 1981) is an American farmer most well known for starring in the nineteenth season of ABC's The Bachelor, which he earned by becoming the fan favorite during his time on the tenth season of The Bachelorette with Andi Dorfman, where he placed third. He has also appeared in Dancing with the Stars.

Early life

Soules was born in Arlington, Iowa. He is the youngest of four children of Gary and Linda Rae Soules, a devout farming family. He is a fourth-generation farmer and has three older sisters - Lisa, Lori and Jaci, all of whom are married.[1][2] He learned how to drive a tractor before driving a car at a young age.<ref name=Bachelor bio">"Chris Soules". ABC.com. Retrieved April 8, 2015.</ref> In high school, Soules was involved in football, track and National FFA Organization at Starmont High School. When he was a senior, the Starmont High football team was runner-up in the state championship and graduated in 2000. Soules went on to graduate from the Iowa State University with a major in Agricultural Studies.[3]

Television shows

The Bachelorette

Soules first appeared on Andi Dorfman's season of The Bachelorette. He finished in third after he had confessed his love to Andi. Chris started slowly but soon became a major contender for Andi’s heart when he received her first kiss of the season. The smooch happened in episode 2 during their one-on-one date at the Santa Anita Race Track. While enjoying the afternoon, Chris opened up to Andi about his history, admitting he was previously engaged. Chris made it all the way to the hometown date in episode 8, introducing Andi to his life on the farm in Iowa. The couple rode his tractor and enjoyed a picnic in the fields while a plane flew over with a banner that read: “Chris Loves Andi.” But despite their chemistry, Andi broke things off with Chris during the fantasy suite episode. During her final one-on-one with him before the finale, Andi admitted to Chris that she was struggling with the idea of living in Iowa and didn’t want him to have to make sacrifices for her. Chris told her he was falling in love with her, but Andi ended things, telling him the foundation in their relationship just wasn’t there. Though he was heartbroken, Chris remained a gentleman. He left after telling Andi he appreciated and respected her.[4]

The Bachelor

Soules became a fan favorite for The Bachelorette and he ended up as Bachelor for this season.[5] On the first episode, it was revealed that Chris would have a total of 30 women to choose from, instead of the usual 25. Soules proposed to Whitney Bischoff in The Bachelor finale at his family's barn in nearby Lamont.[6]

Dancing with the Stars

Following The Bachelor, Soules became contestant on the ABC reality show of Dancing with the Stars; his partner was season 19 champion Witney Carson. Soules became the 12th and final celebrity to fill in the cast.[7] At the midway of the competition, Soules suffered a calf injury during rehearsal on Disney week.[8]

Personal life

Soules resides in his hometown of Arlington where he spends his time farming his own land and helping out his father, as well. Prior to his reality television appearance, he dated his college sweetheart Sheena Schreck and went on to become engaged. However, they ended their relationship before settling down the aisle.<ref name=Bachelor bio"/>[9] He is engaged to 29-year-old Chicago, Illinois native, Whitney Bischoff.[10][6]

References

  1. ↑ Chiu, Melody (December 22, 2014). "Chris Soules: All About the New Bachelor". People. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Official site of Chris Soules – About Chris Soules".
  3. ↑ Crowder, Courtney (March 12, 2015). "Chris Soules, Iowa's Bachelor". Des Moines Register. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ Remling, Amanda. "'The Bachelor' 2015 Spoilers: What Happened To Chris Soules". Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Lee, Esther (August 26, 2014). "Chris Soules Is the Next Bachelor, Arie Luyendyk Jr. Reacts: "It Wasn't Meant to Be"". Us Weekly. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nahas, Aili (March 9, 2015). "Bachelor Chris Soules: 'Whitney Bischoff Is My Soulmate'". People. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  7. ↑ Willis, Jackie. "IS Chris Soules on 'Dancing with the Stars' After All?". etonline.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  8. ↑ Crowder, Courtney (April 14, 2015). "Injured Chris Soules continues on 'Dancing'". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  9. ↑ Roca, Teresa (February 20, 2015). "Find Out Why The Bachelor’s Chris Soules’ Ex-Fiancée Left Him!". OK!. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Whitney – The Bachelor Bio". ABC.com. Retrieved April 8, 2015.

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