Weeks after season 11 of The Bachelorette reached its twisted ending, co-lead Rachel Recchia is ready to talk about her dating life and future plans in the relationship sphere. Appearing on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Off the Vine podcast, the 26-year-old shared the long-anticipated update about her love life post-Bachelorette.
From bits about her time on the dating show to where she stands with her onscreen suitors, Rachel held back little during her sit-down with Kaitlyn on the Thursday, October 13 episode of the podcast.
Rachel Recchia Not Actively Looking For Relationship
Speaking to the podcast host, the reality star revealed she was not actively trying to date yet. She went on to clear the air on the online narrative surrounding her emotional state-post Bachelorette, saying:
Going further, Rachel Recchia admitted after working on herself for months, she felt she was at a point where she was finally ready for a relationship. Yet, she felt no desire to actively search for a new love interest. To buttress her point, Rachel ascertained she was not on any dating apps, nor did she have intentions of joining one. Despite her long route to recovery post-Bachelorette, the star admittedly still nursed some fears when it comes to dating, thanks to her experiences on the show.
Having rewatched herself on the reality show, the actress felt she made several mistakes she wish she could undo. Overall, the experience thought her valuable lessons, including the dos and don’ts of her future relationships.
Are Rachel and Aven Dating After Controversial Ending?
The grand finale of The Bachelorette season 11 ended with Rachel calling it quits with her finalist Tino Franco after discovering his infidelity. However, things took an interesting turn when Aven Jones popped up at the last minute to speak to his “damsel in distress.” While the possibility of Rachel Recchia and Aven rekindling their romance seemed imminent, the twosome never gave an update on their dating lives.
When Kaitlyn brought up her relationship with Aven during their sit-down, Rachel Recchia admitted she cared about him a lot and only wanted his happiness. It did not matter to her if he found that happiness with her or someone else, as she only wanted the best for him. Despite sounding somewhat uncertain, the pilot remained hopeful something good may indeed come out of their relationship. she divulged:
Viewers noticed the onscreen chemistry between Rachel Recchia and Aven Jones on the just-concluded season 11 of The Bachelorette. However, the hopes of those rooting for the duo were crushed when the co-lead decided to send him home after a disagreement. She ended up picking Tino Franco as her finalist, a decision she came to regret during the final episode following their engagement. While things did not exactly pan out for Rachel Recchia exactly as she had hoped, knowing she had her whole life ahead of her and endless relationship possibilities give her a lot to look forward to.
