Colton Underwood overcame his fear of embracing his true self and discovered love with his now-husband Jordan C. Brown.
The public became acquainted with Colton Underwood when he participated in Becca Kufrin's season 14 of The Bachelorette in 2018 and later appeared on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise. Despite leaving both shows without a partner, he finally had the chance to distribute roses as the Bachelor in season 23, which aired in 2019.
Underwood found himself attracted to Cassie Randolph during their appearance on the show. After the season concluded, they opted to date each other rather than enter into engagement. However, their relationship eventually ended in May 2020, a year prior to Underwood's public revelation about his homosexuality during an interview on Good Morning America in April 2021.
In September 2021, it was officially announced that Underwood was in a romantic relationship with Brown. Eventually, they tied the knot in May 2023, solidifying their commitment to one another.
Scroll through the gallery below to revisit the couple’s relationship timeline:
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Colton Underwood and Husband Jordan C. Brown: A Timeline of Their Relationship
Colton Underwood overcame his fear of being authentic and eventually found love with his current spouse, Jordan C. Brown.
Initially, viewers of The Bachelorette witnessed Colton's journey in 2018 during Becca Kufrin's season 14. Subsequently, he appeared on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise, still searching for love. However, he left both shows without a partner. The tables turned when he was chosen as the Bachelor for the 23rd season, which aired in 2019, granting him the chance to hand out roses himself.
Underwood developed feelings for Cassie Randolph during the show and instead of getting engaged, they agreed to date once the season concluded. However, they eventually ended their relationship in May 2020. It was a year later, during an interview with Good Morning America in April 2021, when Underwood publicly revealed his sexuality as gay.
In September 2021, it was confirmed that Underwood was in a relationship with Brown, a political strategist. Eventually, Underwood and Brown tied the knot in May 2023.
Scroll through the gallery below to revisit the couple’s relationship timeline:
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Colton Underwood and Husband Jordan C. Brown: A Timeline of Their Relationship
After initially struggling to be authentic, Colton Underwood discovered love with his current spouse, Jordan C. Brown, by fully accepting his identity. Underwood, a former NFL player, made his introduction to Bachelor Nation during his appearance on Becca Kufrin's fourteenth season of The Bachelorette in 2018. He later participated in the fifth season of Bachelor in Paradise but failed to find a lasting connection. However, his journey to find love reached its peak when he became the Bachelor himself in the twenty-third season, which aired in 2019, granting him the opportunity to distribute roses to potential companions.
Underwood developed feelings for Cassie Randolph while they were on the show, and they chose to pursue a romantic relationship after the season concluded instead of getting engaged. However, their relationship eventually ended in May 2020, a year before Underwood publicly revealed his sexuality as gay during an interview on Good Morning America in April 2021.
In September 2021, it was confirmed that Underwood was in a relationship with Brown. They tied the knot in May 2023.
Scroll through the gallery below to revisit the couple’s relationship timeline:
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September 2021
It has been confirmed by us that Underwood and Brown are dating. This confirmation came after they were seen kissing while on vacation in Hawaii. An eyewitness at the time revealed that the couple was engaging in passionate kissing and cuddling on the lounge chairs by the pool. They were also seen tanning and swimming together. Their affectionate behavior was very open and they did not try to hide their public displays of affection (PDA).
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September 2021
The author of The First Time shared pictures on Instagram during his Hawaiian vacation with the political strategist. Alongside a series of photos, he wrote, "This seat is reserved for you. I'll be here enjoying my margaritas." One of the pictures showed a man, whose face was cropped out, sitting next to him at a dinner table. Furthermore, he posted an Instagram Story image featuring two hands clinking cocktails together, accompanied by the caption, "Cheers."
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December 2021
Underwood finally opened up about his long-kept relationship with Brown. In an interview with Us, he expressed his happiness and love, stating that he was in a great place. Underwood also mentioned that his family had already met his boyfriend and that their relationship had been going well. Although he clarified that he wasn't hiding their romance, he emphasized their desire to enjoy privacy and time together.
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December 2021
The former contestant of The Bachelorette announced their relationship on Instagram with an official declaration. "Wishing a very happy birthday to my significant other, who adores dogs, values family, and embraces their corn-fed roots," they wrote as the caption for a collection of photos shared via Instagram Story.
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January 2022
In early 2022, Us confirmed that Underwood and Brown bought a $3 million home together in Sherman Oaks, California.
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February 2022
Underwood shared the news of his engagement to Brown in early 2022, revealing that it took place during a romantic trip to Big Sur, California. In an interview with People, he expressed his overwhelming happiness and reflected on how 2021 had profoundly changed his life. Underwood emphasized the significance of starting the new year alongside his beloved partner, who is not only his best friend but also his teammate. The former Bachelor star acknowledged that this turn of events was something he never imagined would come to fruition.
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July 2022
Underwood and Brown took their love to France in July, frequently packing on the PDA while seeing the sights.
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January 2023
Underwood announced that they will be tying the knot in the near future. "I am thrilled to share the exciting news that our own wedding is just around the corner," he wrote as he posted several photos from a friend's wedding on Instagram.
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May 2023
The happy couple tied the knot in a romantic ceremony at the Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa Valley.
“The Brown-Underwoods ️ May 13th 2023,” they wrote via a joint Instagram post alongside photos from the big day.
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October 2023
Underwood and Brown were all smiles at Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund Benefit.