Amanda Stanton and Michael Fogel. Courtesy of Michael Fogel/Instagram
Amanda Stanton, known from Bachelor in Paradise, is happily announcing her pregnancy. She and her husband, Michael Fogel, are expecting their first child together. Stanton shared a heartwarming photo of her bare baby bump with Fogel, revealing that their little one is due in January.
She expressed her long-awaited excitement, stating that she has been dreaming of this day for a while and can't wait to share the news with everyone. The past few months have exceeded her expectations, and she is constantly reminding herself to savor every moment. She warmly thanked her families and close friends for their unwavering support and expressed gratitude to those who kept her secret and showed kindness and patience.
In April, the Bachelor alum disclosed her intentions to have more children on social media. Stanton, who has two daughters, Kinsley and Charlie, with her former husband Nick Buonfiglio, addressed the frequent inquiries about her birth control methods and her plans to expand her family. She expressed her desire to start trying in the near future and expressed gratitude for the effectiveness of @naturalcycles.
After breaking up with Oren Agman in 2020, Stanton elevated her friendship with Fogel to a romantic level. Stanton introduced her new partner on Instagram in February 2021, sharing a photo of the couple with the caption, "Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day from Cabo (because chips, guacamole, and spicy margaritas are the key to my heart)."
In the same month, a source disclosed to us that the mortgage originator had previously acquainted himself with Stanton's daughters.
"Amanda is enthusiastic about the potential of this relationship. It's a fresh connection, so they're proceeding cautiously and simply cherishing their moments together," an insider clarified at that time. "Naturally, he has already met her daughters as they spend half of their time with her."
After less than a year of making their relationship known to the public, the individual from California disclosed that they were engaged as a couple.
With excitement and joy, Stanton wrote, "YES!!!," as the caption for her Instagram post in December 2021, while embracing Fogel tightly with her arms around his neck.
A few days later, the fashion blogger provided additional information about the proposal from the duo and described how Fogel involved her daughters in this memorable event.
"I'll reveal all the specifics soon, but for now, these photos convey so much," Stanton wrote on Instagram, sharing a collection of snapshots from the romantic occasion. "Michael proposed in the living room with our daughters present and even gave them small diamond rings. It was simple and absolutely perfect! I still can't believe I have the privilege of marrying the most amazing person I know."
In September 2022, the couple exchanged vows and happily shared the exciting news on social media.
"We're officially married!" Stanton joyfully expressed through her Instagram Story. "Just look at my amazing HUSBAND! It's no wonder there's a heat wave."
Stanton made her debut on The Bachelor when she appeared on Ben Higgins' season in January 2016. Although she was eliminated in week 8, she later joined the cast of BiP during its third season in August 2016. It was during this time that she met Josh Murray, and the two became engaged during the season finale. However, their relationship came to an end in January 2017. Stanton returned to BiP in season 4 the following summer, but her romance with Robby Hayes ended in week 5, leading her to permanently leave Paradise.