The Untold Story of Becca Kufrin's Romantic Journey: From College Love to Finding Forever with Thomas Jacobs

Becca Kufrin finally found her perfect match on reality TV after a series of unsuccessful attempts. Prior to her current relationship, she had been engaged to both Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Garrett Yrigoyen. However, determined to find love within the world of Bachelor Nation, Kufrin decided to give it one more try on Bachelor in Paradise in the summer of 2021. Playfully referring to the saying, she joked that the third time is indeed the charm when she met Thomas Jacobs on the beautiful shores of Mexico.

After a brief separation on the show's October 2021 finale, the couple reconciled privately and have thrived in their relationship ever since.

"I apologize for ending things with you on national TV, Tommy, but I am committed to making it right every day," Kufrin wrote in an Instagram caption following the finale that aired in October 2021. "Thank you for bringing so much happiness into my life. It's time to embark on our real-life journey together."

Two years later, the couple announced that they quietly got hitched in October 2023.

Scroll down for a look back at Kufrin’s love life from college to now:

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Bachelorette’s Becca Kufrin’s Dating History: From Her College Sweetheart to Husband Thomas Jacobs

Becca Kufrin found The One on reality TV — but it took a few attempts.

Kufrin had previous engagements with Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Garrett Yrigoyen before deciding to give Bachelor Nation romances another chance on Bachelor in Paradise in the summer of 2021. She playfully referred to her new connection with Thomas Jacobs as the "third time's the charm" while meeting him in Mexico.

Although they experienced a temporary breakup during the show's finale in October 2021, the couple reunited off camera and have been enjoying a strong relationship ever since.

"I apologize for ending our relationship on live television, Tommy. But I promise to make it right every single day," Kufrin wrote in the caption of an Instagram video following the finale in October 2021. "Thank you for bringing more joy to my heart than ever before. Now, let's embark on this journey of real life together."

After two years, the couple revealed that they had secretly tied the knot in October 2023.

Scroll down for a look back at Kufrin’s love life from college to now:

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Bachelorette’s Becca Kufrin’s Dating History: From Her College Sweetheart to Husband Thomas Jacobs

Becca Kufrin discovered true love on reality TV after experiencing multiple failed relationships.

Prior to her appearance on Bachelor in Paradise in summer 2021, where she found romance with Thomas Jacobs, Kufrin had previously been engaged to Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Garrett Yrigoyen. She lightheartedly mentioned that her third attempt at finding love was finally successful by saying, "third time's the charm," while meeting Jacobs on the beautiful beaches of Mexico.

After briefly parting ways during the season finale of October 2021, the couple reunited offscreen and have been thriving ever since.

Expressing apologies for the televised breakup, Kufrin posted an Instagram video with a caption saying, "Tommy, I deeply regret ending things on national television, but I am committed to making it up to you every day. You've brought an unparalleled joy to my heart, and now we embark on our real-life journey together."

Two years later, the couple announced that they quietly got hitched in October 2023.

Scroll down for a look back at Kufrin’s love life from college to now:

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Ross Jirgl

The college sweetheart of the Minnesota native was in a relationship with her for approximately seven years, with some intermittent breaks, before deciding to end their relationship in 2016. During her time on The Bachelor in 2018, Kufrin discussed their romantic involvement and revealed, "At that point, when my father passed away, he provided me with support during the most challenging period of my life."

After Jirgl made a surprise appearance on the show in an attempt to reconcile with her, Kufrin expressed that the passage of time had caused significant changes in both of them. She conveyed to him, "We have undergone such substantial transformations that you no longer truly recognize the person I have become." Reflecting on the situation, she added, "I, in turn, find it challenging to ascertain your current identity."

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Arie Luyendyk Jr.

The former publicist won Luyendyk Jr.'s heart during season 22 of The Bachelor, filmed in late 2017. Just a month after proposing to Kufrin, the race car driver ended their engagement during the finale in March 2018. He confessed his lingering feelings for his runner-up, Burnham.

The televised breakup and Luyendyk Jr.'s subsequent proposal to Burnham on the After the Final Rose special sparked controversy within Bachelor Nation. However, the couple eventually married in 2019 and now have three children together: daughter Alessi, and twins Senna and Lux.

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Garrett Yrigoyen

In May 2018, Kufrin discovered love once more during season 14 of The Bachelorette. She became engaged to Yrigoyen during the show's final episode in August, and in January 2019, the couple relocated to San Diego together.

Yrigoyen's support for the police during the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 led to tension between the couple. In September of that year, Kufrin confirmed that they had ended their two-year engagement. Tearfully speaking on their podcast, she stated, "I don't think it will surprise anyone, but Garrett and I have decided to end our engagement. After many conversations, we reached this decision. It wasn't a sudden choice, and it wasn't solely based on one Instagram post or others' opinions. There are many factors involved, and I won't go into details. This is the extent of what I'm sharing."

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Blake Horstmann

After her breakup with Yrigoyen in 2020, Kufrin raised eyebrows by appearing romantically linked to Horstmann, who had been the runner-up on her Bachelorette season. Their strong connection led some fans to speculate that their relationship went beyond mere friendship.

In August 2021, the Colorado native hinted that he and the B the Label designer had been talking before she joined season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise. However, Kufrin clarified their relationship on an episode of the "Click Bait" podcast in August, stating that she and Blake had always been friends and supportive of each other. She mentioned that they had sporadically been in touch, but it didn't indicate a potential relationship.

Horstmann responded to Kufrin's comments on his "Behind the Rose" podcast the following month, expressing that he was hurt by her remarks. He acknowledged that it was no secret that they had spent time together before, and the fact that she downplayed it hurt him.

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Thomas Jacobs

During season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, which was filmed in the summer of 2021, the TV personality initiated a relationship with Jacobs. Although their romance ended during the show's October 2021 finale, they rekindled their love after the conclusion of filming.

"Becca and Thomas rekindled their relationship following their time on Paradise," ABC disclosed in a title card during the episode's conclusion. "They are now blissful and deeply in love." Kufrin further confirmed their reunion via social media after the finale aired.

In an episode of the "Talking It Out" podcast following the finale, Kufrin openly expressed her confidence in her bond with Jacobs. "I'll probably regret admitting this to anyone," she shared. "But I called my mom, and despite having been engaged twice before, I told her, 'Mom, I think I want to marry this guy.'" This confession marks the first time I've ever voiced such thoughts." (October 2021)

The couple made their engagement public in May 2022, less than a year after they started dating. Kufrin shared the news on Instagram, posting a series of engagement photos and expressing their excitement to finally share their secret with their loved ones. Jacobs described the proposal as a powerful move. In April 2023, the couple announced that they were pregnant with their first child. Their son, Benson, was born in September 2023. Jacobs then revealed that he and Kufrin got married at a San Diego courthouse just one month later.