Rachel Lindsay (television personality)
| Rachel Lindsay | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 21, 1985 Dallas, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Partner(s) | Bryan Abasolo (2017-present) |
| Parent(s) | Sam A. Lindsay |
Rachel Lindsay is an 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 Bachelorette of color in the franchise's history.[1]
Personal life
Rachel Lindsay is the daughter of a federal judge, Sam A. Lindsay, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1998.[2] Lindsay obtained her Bachelor's Degree from The University of Texas at Austin where she studied kinesiology and sports management[3] and received her law degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[4] 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.[5] Lindsay is engaged to Bryan Abasolo, who won Season 13 of The Bachelorette.
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.[6] She placed third overall, losing to runner-up Raven Gates and winner Vanessa Grimaldi.[7]
The Bachelorette
Rachel Lindsay was announced as the Bachelorette on February 13, 2017, while she was still in contention for Nick Viall's final rose.[8] For Lindsay's season ABC had cast the most diverse cast in Bachelor franchise history.[9] In the end, Lindsay chose Miami native Bryan Abasolo over runner-up Peter Kraus.
References
- ↑ "ABC Casts First Black ‘Bachelorette,’ Rachel Lindsay, a Texas Lawyer". New York Times. February 14, 2017.
- ↑ "Who is 'Bachelorette' star Rachel Lindsay?". Fox News. May 22, 2017.
- ↑ "8 Things To Know About The New Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay". Cosmopolitan (magazine). 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 (magazine). 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.
| Preceded by JoJo Fletcher |
The Bachelorette | Succeeded by Incumbent |