Bachelor Nation had an eventful 2021, and now the stars are sharing their New Year's resolutions as they welcome 2022. There were many ups and downs with their relationships throughout the year. The year began with Matt James' controversial season. Although they eventually reconciled and are still together, Matt and his final rose recipient, Rachael Kirkconnell, initially broke up because of her past behavior that some considered racist. When Chris Harrision defended her, he faced much criticism, and eventually left the franchise. In 2021, the engagements of the last three Bachelorette seasons ended, including Clare Crawley and Dale Moss, Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark, and Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes. However, Michelle Young and her fiancé, Nayte Olukoya, have given fans hope that love can last when it is found on the show.
This past summer's season of Bachelor In Paradise was much more successful, as it gave us some of the most beloved couples in the history of the show. Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt, Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin, and Riley Christian and Maurissa Gunn were all engaged at the end of the season and are still going strong. Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs, and Abigail Heringer and Noah Erb rekindled their relationships after the show ended, and they are still together and very much in love. Bachelor In Paradise season 4 lovebirds Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk got married in April and are expecting their first child in January. Season 5 contestants Astrid Loch and Kevin Wendt had their first child, a boy named August, in November. Fan favorite couple Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon will welcome their first baby in February. Although they did not marry anyone from the show, former Bachelors Jesse Palmer and Ben Higgins also tied the knot this year. Jesse will be the host of the upcoming season of The Bachelor.
In a video shared on Instagram by Bachelor Nation, the stars revealed their New Year's resolutions for 2022. The contestants of Bachelor In Paradise season 7 opened up about what they hope to achieve in the new year. Becca kicks off the video saying that she is a procrastinator and needs ideas for a resolution. Natasha Parker shared that hers is to "pay more attention to red flags in everyone," most likely referring to her negative experience with Brendan Morais on the show. Joe said that he wants to get more organized, which Serena thought was a good resolution for him. Serena wants to move in with Joe in April, and he agreed, saying that is one of his resolutions as well. Tia Booth's goal is "to just slow down and enjoy where I am in the moment because those little moments end up being really special big moments later on, and I want to just be able to live in that." Mari said that she wants to try something new every single month.
Bachelorette season 6 runner-up Chris Lambton and Bachelor season 10 contestant Peyton Wright, who are now married, shared their resolutions. She revealed that she wanted to slow down and spend more time being present with their family because their kids will only be little for a short time. Chris joked that he will "do the opposite - speed up, get more done." Bachelor season 20 star Ben Higgins appeared with his new wife, Jessica, and said that his resolution is to get into better shape because he had surgery in 2021, and he wants to "feel healthy again." Bachelor season 23 contestant Nicole Lopez-Alvar, wants to be punctual and conscious of her time and how it affects others, and wants to try "not wasting three hours in the morning somehow just making coffee and watching the Today show and being on Instagram." Mike Johnson, a Bachelorette season 15 fan favorite, hopes to find a partner, so that he can have his own immediate family some day. Bachelorette season 13 winner, Bryan Abasolo, who is a chiropractor, hopes to "grow a successful and thriving practice where I'm able to help as many people as possible achieve maximum health in a very natural way." Riley and Maurissa ended the video, sending a sweet message of "Happy New Year!" to everyone in Bachelor Nation.
As 2022 approaches, Bachelor Nation has much to look forward to. Clayton Echard's season is about to begin, so another person now has the chance to find true love. Wedding bells may ring for several of the engaged couples. The pitter patter of little feet will fill the homes of those expecting babies. May the new year bring peace and joy to all of the stars who have helped to make 2021 so special. Happy New Year!
The Bachelor season 26 premieres January 3 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
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