Benjamin Edward Higgins (born March 23, 1989) is an American television personality, Podcaster and entrepreneur who starred on the 20th season of ABC's The Bachelor, after appearing on the 11th season of The Bachelorette.[2][3][4][5]
Ben Higgins | |
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| Born | Benjamin Higgins March 23, 1989 Warsaw, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse |
Jessica Clarke (m. 2021) |
Early life
editHiggins was born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana.[6] He attended Indiana University Bloomington, where he received a degree in public affairs from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 2012. After graduating college, he worked as an account manager in Golden, Colorado.[6]
Television show appearances
editThe Bachelorette
editHiggins first appeared as a contestant in the ABC reality show The Bachelorette in 2015, as one of Kaitlyn Bristowe's suitors. He was eliminated by Bristowe after fantasy-suite dates and finished as the second runner-up.[7]
The Bachelor
editHiggins was announced as the Bachelor on the Bachelor in Paradise After Show.[8] The season concluded on March 14, 2016, in which 25-year-old flight attendant Lauren Bushnell was named the winner for this season and ultimately becoming Higgins' fiancée until they ended their engagement on May 15, 2017.[9] Their breakup was the most-Googled celebrity breakup of 2017.[10]
Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?
editOn October 11, 2016, Higgins and his fiancée Lauren Bushnell returned to television in the Freeform reality show Ben and Lauren, Happily Ever After? [11] The show followed the couple's adjustment to regular life together after being engaged on The Bachelor.[12] It aired for a single season before their breakup was announced on May 15, 2017.[13]
Bachelor Winter Games
editIn 2018, Higgins became a contestant on the ABC reality show The Bachelor Winter Games. He left the show early after not connecting with anyone romantically.[14]
Personal life
editHiggins was engaged to Lauren Bushnell from November 2015 to May 2017.[15]
Higgins began a relationship with Nashville resident Jessica Clarke in November 2018.[16] They became engaged in March 2020 at Clarke's home in Nashville, after Higgins' initial proposal plans were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, and were married on November 13, 2021.[1] They currently live in Denver, Colorado.[17]
Career
editIn 2017, Higgins and business partners Riley Fuller and Drew Scholl founded Generous Coffee, a Denver-based roasted-coffee business. The company said it planned to use its profits to support nonprofit organizations and other enterprises globally.[18] Higgins also co-owns Middle Eastern restaurant Ash'Kara.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b Nahas, Aili (November 13, 2021). "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins Marries Jessica Clarke: 'I Am So Thankful I Found Her'". People. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Ben Higgins (March 23, 2020). "Pour one out for 30 years. Here is to year 31!". Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ Ben Higgins (July 30, 2015). "This is my dude right here, my dad teaching me the comb over and to smile since 1989". Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ Grossbart, Sarah (March 23, 2020). "The Inspiring Story of How Ben Higgins Finally Found His Girl". E! News. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ Brown, Erica (August 24, 2015). "Ben Higgins Is the Next Bachelor for Season 20" (Press release). ABC. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Briscoe, Bailey. "Q&A: Ben Higgins, IU alumnus and star of ABC's 'The Bachelor,' comes home for a good cause". Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Kwiatkowski, Elizabeth (July 14, 2015). "'The Bachelorette' star Kaitlyn Bristowe breaks Ben Higgins' heart, meets Nick Viall and Shawn Booth's families". Reality TV World. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ "Ben Higgins Announced as the Next Bachelor: Kaitlyn Bristowe's Second Runner-Up Confirmed for Season 20". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Dugan, Christina; Corinthios, Aurelie (May 15, 2017). "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Split". People. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Fredette, Meagan (December 13, 2017). "The Most Googled Celebrity Breakup Of 2017 Will Shock You". Archived from the original on July 23, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "The Stars of Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After Will Appear On Famous In Love!". Freeform.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ "Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After? Series-Premiere Recap: After the Final Rose". Vulture. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- ^ "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Break Up". E! News. May 15, 2017. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ Piester, Lauren (February 20, 2018). "Ben Higgins Leaves Bachelor Winter Games and Admits He Still Has to Move On from Lauren Bushnell". E! News. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Dawn, Randee (May 18, 2017). "Happily never after? 'Bachelor' Ben calls off wedding to Lauren". The Today Show. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Macke, Johnni (March 24, 2020). "'Bachelor' Alum Ben Higgins Says Quarantining With Girlfriend Jess Clarke Is 'Great': 'We've Just Been Hanging Out'". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Wenzel, John (November 16, 2018). ""Bachelor" Ben Higgins' new Denver restaurant, Ash'Kara, eyes January opening". The Denver Post.
- ^ Kubota, Lily. "'The Bachelor' Star Ben Higgins Launches Generous Coffee Co". Daily Coffee News. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.