Rachel Nance may call herself “a slow burn” in relationships, but there definitely appears to be some heat between the bachelorette and Joey Graziadei on The Bachelor.
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Rachel is a 26-year-old ICU Nurse who currently resides in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
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Rachel finally got a one-on-one date with Joey in Spain, and conversation flowed between the couple as they learned a flamenco dance and had to perform it in front of a group of strangers.
During the dinner portion of their date, Rachel explained to Joey how her nursing career affects her emotionally and that sometimes, after seeing traumatic injuries or people pass away, she takes that grief and stress home with her.
Joey said he admired the fact Rachel loves helping people, and he realized that he would need to be a supportive and understanding partner for her.
“Being with Joey makes me feel safe, and I felt that comfort. You need a partner who is going to support you through everything… [I’m] enjoying letting a man listen to me,” Rachel, who typically struggles to open up to men in relationships, told The Bachelor cameras.
Joey ended up giving Rachel a rose, and then she also survived the week in Montreal, Canada.
Joey has said he’s “all in” on Rachel, and so could she go all the way to win his heart?
Until The Bachelor viewers find out what happens next between Joey and Rachel, let’s get to know Rachel a little bit better right now.
Below is a list of seven facts Reality TV World has compiled about The Bachelor bachelorette Rachel Nance.
Rachel is immensely proud of her Hawaiian roots
Rachel is originally from Honolulu, HI, and although she currently resides in California, she calls Hawaii “home.”
Rachel hopes to bond over her love of Hawaiian food and culture with Joey, who worked as a tennis pro in Hawaii prior to starring on The Bachelor.
The Bachelor bachelorette wants to have children
Rachel comes from a big, tight-knit family, and she’s really excited to start a family of her own.
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ABC says Rachel is “totally wifey material”
Rachel is looking for a man who is honest, gentle and supportive — someone with whom she can build a life.
When she’s not working at the hospital, Rachel loves watching Friends, reading Jane Austen books, and spending time with her loved ones. She also adores dogs and has a “Doggies” real on her Instagram account.
The Bachelor bachelorette attended school in Maine
Rachel received her Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and Communication from Taft College in California in 2017.
Rachel then earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2020.
Rachel falls in love with new things every day
Rachel enjoys dining, from fine dining to good street tacos and lemonade, and spending time outdoors.
“Nature shows off God’s wonder and family makes the little moments so worth it,” Rachel wrote via Instagram in June 2021.
Rachel also likes to travel, as she recently took a trip to France, and trying new activities. In June 2023, she took a pottery class.
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Rachel hopes to find a husband with qualities her father boasts
Rachel is extremely close to her father, and she really admires him.
“He’s been through a lot. He’s a man of few words, but he’s fun,” Rachel says of her father. “He’s really respectful and he values all women, but just the way he values my mom, has always been such a goal for me.”
She adds, “My mom has never touched a door handle, and my dad will play her favorite song randomly or make her food. It’s the little things that my dad does, and he has a gentleness to him.”
Rachel admits she’s never allowed herself to have a man like that in her life. Joey, however, reminded her of her dad in many ways.
Rachel reveals the most romantic thing she’s ever done for a man
Rachel told BachelorNation.com that she once planned a getaway for an ex-boyfriend.
During their weekend trip, she cooked a homemade meal.
“The meal I cooked was his mom’s recipe, and she taught me how to make it. He was very surprised,” Rachel shared.
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Elizabeth Kwiatkowski
Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is Associate Editor of Reality TV World and has been covering the reality TV genre for more than a decade.