Who is Rachel Recchia? Facts to know about the 'Bachelor in Paradise' star with Ohio ties
Bachelor Nation star Rachel Recchia is embarking on another quest to find love. Third time's the charm, right?
Recchia, an Ohio University graduate, is on the cast for "Bachelor in Paradise" season 9, which premiered Thursday, Sept. 28.
Before joining the spin-off series, Recchia was one of three final women left vying for the heart of Clayton Echard during season 26 of "The Bachelor." She also co-starred in season 19 of "The Bachelorette" alongside Gabby Windey.
During the season 19 finale, Recchia chose Tino Franco, a 27-year-old general contractor from Playa del Ray, California. The couple got engaged, but their relationship ended shortly after.
With "Bachelor in Paradise" taking social media by storm every Thursday, here are five things you should know about Recchia.
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Rachel Recchia is a commercial pilot
Recchia is a flight instructor and commercial pilot. Her Instagram account is filled with pictures of her traveling all over the world. She also shares photos of herself in the cockpit.
Rachel Recchia is originally from Chicago
Recchia is originally from Chicago but moved to Florida as a teen. She used to live in Clermont, Florida, just outside of Orlando, but now resides in Los Angeles, California. During her hometown date with Echard, Recchia took him kayaking through a swamp in Apopka, Florida.
Rachel Recchia graduated from Ohio University
Recchia graduated from the Fritz J. and Delores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University in December 2021. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation.
The bachelorette was also a cheerleader during her time at Ohio University, and a slide in her "Ohio" Instagram highlight suggests she was a member of the sorority Chi Omega.
Rachel Recchia loves 'Harry Potter' and Flamin' Hot Cheetos
According to a previous bio on the ABC website, Recchia can't wait to read the "Harry Potter" books to her kids one day. She also said she could live off Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Rachel Recchia is a Pisces who knows what she wants out of love
Recchia is 27 years old and was born March 8, 1996, making her a Pisces. This zodiac sign is known for being intuitive and sensitive. They seek romantic love and need a soul mate whose passion, intensity and empathy match their own.
This aligns with Recchia's bio, which says, "As a hopeless romantic, Rachel is looking for someone who is as playful, passionate and spontaneous as she is. He should be nurturing, empathetic and MUST be respectful in all facets of life – to her, to family, and especially to waiters. In the end, Rachel wants to find crazy, insane love that makes sense to no one else but her and her soul mate."
Watch Recchia and "Bachelor in Paradise" Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. You can also stream it on Hulu.
