Bachelor Nation Engagements in 2023: From Nick Viall to Hannah Ann Sluss and Beyond
Engagements are in full swing for Bachelor Nation stars in 2023! From Nick Viall to Hannah Ann Sluss and more, love is in the air Get all the exciting details of these romantic unions and join in the celebration of their happily ever afters
Celebrate with red rose bouquets for everyone! While the road to happily ever after looks different for each Bachelor Nation couple, these couples all found The One in 2023. Even though season 21 Bachelor Nick Viall didn't find his forever love on the ABC series in 2017, he did get another chance at his happy ending with Natalie Joy at the beginning of 2023.
The former host of the "Viall Files" podcast, who previously proposed to Vanessa Grimaldi after his time on The Bachelor, ended their relationship in August 2017. As a two-time Bachelorette semifinalist, he competed on both Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe’s seasons. In 2019, he was first linked to Joy and they officially began dating in the summer of 2020.
The strong connection between Viall and the surgical technician was evident to his close friends, who had predicted as early as November 2021 that they would eventually become engaged.
"They could be the next couple from Bachelor Nation to get engaged," a source exclusively told We at the time. The insider also noted that Viall's friends from Dancing With the Stars are eagerly anticipating an engagement because they know he has been searching for "The One" for a long time.
Three days after announcing their engagement on social media in January, Viall expressed his excitement about his future bride.
"Many of us have hoped that the journey to finding love would be smooth, pure, and free of disappointment. I used to be one of those people. But the reality is that for many of us, the path to love is messy, complicated, and filled with heartache," the author of the book Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday wrote in an Instagram post on January 15. "I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have come through the mess, because it has allowed me to fully appreciate what I have in this moment. @nnataliejjoy, you are perfect to me. You are a guardian for the people you love. Your heart shines brighter than your incredible beauty. You exude joy and bring countless smiles to those lucky enough to be in your presence. I promise to wake up every day and choose you, choose us, and choose our family. Forever ❤️."
In 2023, Viall is not the only former Bachelor or Bachelorette to move forward in their relationship. Hannah Ann Sluss, from season 24 of The Bachelor, announced her engagement to football star Jake Funk on January 25th.
Sluss initially kept her romance with the Los Angeles Rams player low-key in 2021, following a very public split with Peter Weber from Bachelor Nation. The pilot had proposed to Sluss on the show's March 2020 finale, only to later end the engagement after confessing he still had feelings for runner-up Madison Prewett. Weber subsequently ended his relationship with Prewett and is currently dating Kelley Flanagan.
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After her tumultuous breakup with Weber, Sluss decided to keep her relationship with Funk private until February 2022. In an exclusive interview with Us in April 2022, she shared, "We met a few months ago and from the moment we met, we just had an immediate connection and have been inseparable since day one. Getting to know him and blending our lives together has been incredibly seamless and effortless."
Scroll down to see which of your Bachelor Nation favorites got engaged this year:
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Every Bachelor Nation Engagement of 2023: Nick Viall, Hannah Ann Sluss and More
All couples in Bachelor Nation deserve a bouquet of red roses! Their journey to everlasting love may vary, but in 2023, these couples have found their perfect match. Despite not finding love on the ABC series in 2017, season 21 Bachelor Nick Viall found his happily ever after with Natalie Joy at the beginning of 2023.
The host of the "Viall Files" podcast had previously proposed to Vanessa Grimaldi after his season on The Bachelor, but the couple ended their relationship in August 2017. In 2019, he was first linked to Joy, and they officially began dating in the summer of 2020. Nick Viall had previously appeared as a contestant on both Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe's seasons of The Bachelorette.
Viall's bond with the surgical technician was obvious to those close to him, who had already predicted their engagement back in November 2021.
"We could see them being the next Bachelor Nation couple to get engaged," a source exclusively shared with We, adding that Viall's friends "are eagerly anticipating the engagement because they know how long he's been searching for The One."
After announcing their engagement on social media in January, Viall expressed his love and admiration for his bride-to-be three days later.
"On January 15, the author of Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday wrote on Instagram, "Many of us have hoped that our journey to love would be straightforward, pure, and free of disappointment. I have been one of those people. In reality, for many of us, the path to love is messy, complicated, and filled with heartache. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have navigated through the chaos, allowing me to fully appreciate what I have in this moment. @nnataliejjoy, you are perfect to me. You are a protector of those you love. Your heart shines brighter than your incredible beauty. You exude joy and bring countless smiles to those fortunate enough to be in your presence. I promise to wake up every day and choose you, us, and our family. Forever ♥️."
Viall is not the only former Bachelor or Bachelorette to move their relationship forward in 2023. Hannah Ann Sluss, who appeared on season 24 of The Bachelor, announced on January 25th that she and football player Jake Funk are engaged.
After a very public breakup with Bachelor Nation's Peter Weber in 2020, Sluss chose to keep her relationship with Los Angeles Rams player Funk under wraps until February 2022. In an exclusive interview with Us in April 2022, she opened up about their instant connection and how seamlessly their lives have come together since they met a few months ago.
Scroll down to see which of your Bachelor Nation favorites got engaged this year:
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Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist
During the Golden Bachelor finale that aired on November 30, Turner went down on one knee and asked Nist to marry him. "Theresa, I love you 1,000 percent," he declared. "You're the person that I can't live without. I'm never going to stop believing that every day I choose you. Will you marry me?"
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Hannah Brown and Adam Woolard
Brown happily revealed her engagement to Woolard on August 28th after over two years of being together. "So thrilled. I adore our unwavering love," she shared on Instagram along with multiple photos from Woolard's proposal.
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Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko
The season 20 Bachelorette accepted a 3-carat Neil Lane diamond from her final rose winner during the August 2023 finale.
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Teddi Wright and Nicholas
"So this is love… ," the Bachelor season 26 alum captioned her April 6 engagement announcement, gushing that she felt "so blessed I get to spend forever with my best friend."
Wright, who also appeared on season 8 of BiP, debuted her relationship with Nicholas three months prior. She previously kept his name under wraps.
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Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar
During the finale of March 2023, the star of season 27 proposed to Kaity. Overwhelmed with emotion, she exclaimed, "I never imagined it would be me, experiencing a love so profound, the kind you only find in books or see in movies. Zach, every moment with you has melted my defenses. I am deeply in love with you and want to spend the rest of my life with you."
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Ivan Hall and Tailour Roberson
The Bachelorette season 16 alum has reportedly proposed to his girlfriend, as revealed by Us. "I can honestly say that being engaged feels incredible!" Hall shared exclusively with Us. "It's a blend of excitement, happiness, and anticipation for what's to come."
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Alexis Waters and Tyler Fernandez
The pair got engaged on the Bachelor season 21 alum’s 30th birthday after four years together.
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Hannah Ann Sluss and Jake Funk
The TikTok video posted on January 25 unveiled that Funk had popped the question during a charming evening by the beach. They savored cocktails and a delightful meal before the NFL player knelt down to propose. In the video, Sluss proudly displayed the dazzling diamond ring, with the words "She said yes!" projected on a rock in the background.
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Nick Viall and Natalie Joy
"You will be the one for me for the rest of my days," the pair announced their engagement together on Instagram on January 12. They also posted pictures of the enchanting proposal for their followers to see.
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Michelle Money and Mike Weir
The season 1 Bachelor in Paradise alum gushed over her fiancé via Instagram on January 8 after the professional golfer popped the question.
"We're thrilled to announce that Mike and I are tying the knot! After nearly seven wonderful years together, we're ready to take the next step and become Mr. and Mrs. Weir. I couldn't be happier, Mike, you make all my dreams come true! Here's to forever! @mweirsy ️"
