After finally getting his first one-on-one with The Bachelorette lead Michelle Young, Nayte Olukoya seems like he could have a shot at winning her heart and final rose. Though fellow contestant Joe Coleman has also developed a strong connection with Michelle, there are a lot of reasons why Michelle might do better with Nayte, on and off the show. Due to their electric chemistry, and their growing understanding of one another, Michelle and Nayte have something special. For these reasons, their relationship is one that Michelle should explore.
The very tall Nayte caught Michelle’s eye as soon as he stepped out of the limo, and it quickly became clear that they were attracted to each other. Though Michelle was upset when Nayte didn’t make her feel “seen” on the group date, he apologized and has since been working hard to make sure that Michelle always feels appreciated. After the show moved to Michelle’s hometown in Minnesota, the Bachelorette took Nayte on a one-on-one date that went extremely well. He was introduced to some of her friends during a low-key date on the water, and the two The Bachelorette stars later shared a romantic dinner. Their evening portion of the date was interrupted by another contestant, but by the time the fireworks were popping, Michelle and Nayte were clearly getting very close.
Despite Chris Sutton’s date crashing, Michelle and Nayte’s one-on-one was a rousing success, and there’s no more doubt among fans that he’s one of her frontrunners. There are definite sparks between Nayte and Michelle. In fact, their chemistry is so off the charts that even Michelle’s friends could tell that there is something special between them. The two seem to have a ton of fun together, and it’s clear that life with Nate would be anything but boring. Michelle has a bold and exuberant personality, and Nayte would perfectly complement her quirks and traits.
It’s no surprise that Nayte secured Michelle’s first impression rose, and the way that he’s conducted himself on the show has impressed Michelle. The Bachelorette is an inherently stressful environment that can make individuals behave in ways that are very out of character. However, Nayte has kept his cool so far, no matter what drama comes his way. For example, when Chris S. barged in on his date with Michelle, Nayte let Michelle handle things, and didn’t escalate the situation the way many hotheaded contestants would have.
Nayte has developed a strong connection with Michelle, but then again, so has Joe. The Bachelorette lead has definitely taken a shine to basketball star Joe, although there are several reasons why Nayte may be a better match for Michelle. Joe doesn’t have the same kind of chemistry that Michelle has with Nayte, and he may also be too low-key for Michelle. There are also some persistent suspicions about Joe because he knew Michelle before the show. He actually ghosted her after she slid into his DMs. A lot of fans think that he would have pursued her outside of the show if he was truly interested in her.
Before she hands out her final rose, Michelle still has a ways to go on The Bachelorette, but there are a lot of signs that she should take Nayte seriously. The pair clearly have a great time together and share steamy chemistry that is not easy to find. There are also several indications that he would be an attentive and thoughtful partner, which is what Michelle is looking for. Though she has other appealing suitors like Joe, Michelle could have a wonderful life with The Bachelorette suitor Nayte.