There, he fell for Kendall Long, but by 2020, the couple had called it quits.
What I’m looking for is couples that I think are genuine couples that seem very happy together.
And couples that I think could actually go the distance.
And what we’re also doing is we’re going to choose three couples to win a Quickie trip.
Are you curating the Quickie trips?
I am curating the Quickie trips.
Yeah, so I chose the cities.
I chose Chicago because that’s my hometown, Charleston, and Atlanta.
You did say that you think traveling is an important part of a relationship.
So I think it’s a good test.
So let’s go to Bachelor Nation.
How did you handle all the fame after your appearance on “The Bachelorette”?
I just kept living.
It didn’t really change me, who I am as a person.
I don’t really consider it fame.
So I just stay myself and work and do the best I can to be a better person.
That’s a good answer.
What made you want to go on “Bachelor in Paradise” the first time around?
I was single, and, of course, I think everybody wants to fall in love.
I feel like I’m giving couples a chance to see if they could make it all the way.
When did you know you wanted to pursue Serena?
I knew I wanted to pursue Serena pretty quickly on.
I think as soon as I met her.
What makes your relationship with her so special?
There were sparks right away.
And the more we got to each other, the more real it felt.
What were the hardest or the best parts to watch?
So it was very enjoyable.
Have you guys started making wedding plans?
No, not yet.
We’re moving in together first.
What are the best and worst parts of being a part of Bachelor Nation?
I love being a part of Bachelor Nation.
I’m very proud to be a part of the franchise.
And for me, it’s been a blessing.
It’s changed my life for the better.
No, [viewers] pretty much saw how it was.
So just one question about Kendall.
What is your relationship with her like now?
I’m just really focusing on my relationship, and I wish her nothing but the best.
Are you watching this season of “Dancing With the Stars”?
I’ve seen a few episodes, but I’m not really caught up.
No, I did not.
How many times a day do you hear the name “Grocery Store Joe”?
I think it just depends on where I go.
But I hear it.
I hear it every so often.
Does it ever get annoying?
Or is it at this point endearing?
Yeah, it’s endearing.
Is that how your appearance [on “The Bachelorette”] originally came about?
Were you in a grocery store when they approached you?
That’s so crazy.
When they approached you, did you think you wanted to go on it right away?
Or did it take time to convince you?
I’m just a kind of go-with-the-flow pop in of guy, so I just went with it.
You got nominated for a People’s Choice Award as a best reality star.
That’s really cool.
Were you expecting this?
Where were you when you found that out?
I was at home.
And no, I wasn’t expecting it, but it’s pretty cool.
Many fans wanted to see you as the Bachelor.
So did you ever come close to actually being the Bachelor?
Not to my knowledge.
It could be with the franchise, it could be with Serena however you want to answer it!
So I’m doing that.
So that is what I got going on right now.
I can’t wait to pick the winners of this because I love seeing couples that last.
Have you watched any of the submissions yet?
They’re still coming in.
They have until November 5th to go to quickie.hotwire.com.
Are you going to watch them with Serena?
Are you going to let her weigh in?
I don’t know.
I think I might take this one on myself.
I’m too excited about it.
