Who is Rachel Recchia? Bachelor in Paradise star's love life explored

Bachelor in Paradise season 9 has already gone up in flames with just two episodes in. While this installment was expected to have a diverse range of singles from all of Bachelor Nation, it seems to have turned into an island infested by Rachel Recchia's exes.

Rachel Recchia, the 27-year-old pilot from Clermont, Florida first met the audience in season 26 of The Bachelor, where her sole goal was to win the heart of Clayton Echard. Since she didn't leave with a ring on her finger, she returned as The Bachelorette alongside Gabby Windey for season 19.

Rachel has now hit the Bachelor in Paradise island and hopes the third time's a charm. There have been a couple of names she's been linked with since the start of the season, including Sean and Aven, and teased new entrants Tyler and Tanner. The status of her current relationship in the real world remains unclear.

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Bachelor in Paradise: Does Rachel Recchia have too many fish in the pond?

Rachel Recchia has her origins in Clermont, Florida. She's an avid traveler and literally gets paid for it. No, she's not an influencer (although she could classify as one now); she's an aviator and flight instructor.

The 27-year-old's interests include Flamin' Hot Cheetos and the Harry Potter series, among other things. She's also extremely family-oriented and hopes to find a partner who shares her values.

Rachel has been a point of conversation for most Bachelor Nation fans, all curious to know who she finally got with on Bachelor in Paradise. While there are some speculations, nothing has been confirmed. However, there are some simple predictions and her current interests on the show, of course.

Rachel Recchia's past in the franchise included a pursuit for Clayton Echard, but unfortunately, she didn't receive the final rose from him. She got very close, though, coming in third.

She then appeared in a joint season, sharing the limelight with fellow Bachelorette Gabby Windey, in season 19. This was the first season to have two leading ladies.

Here, Rachel Recchia sorted through her feelings and filtered out all the men, leaving Tino Franco, to whom she gave her final rose. She also accepted when he proposed to her for marriage. However, he later confessed to having kissed somebody else, which ended their relationship.

Now giving love a third shot, she's exploring her options to ensure this time she makes it out with someone permanent. So who does Rachel end up with in Bachelor in Paradise? Only time will tell as the episodes continue to air, but from what's been shown and what's been teased to come, she may already have several options to choose from.

Currently paired up with Sean on the Bachelor in Paradise island, both Rachel and him seemed to be on the same page about the strength of their one-day relationship. Hannah Brown's explosive bonfire slightly fractured their bond, when she asked Sean if he could potentially be open to another lady, and he named Jess. They repaired the damage and Sean gave Rachel his rose.

It's important to note that while this may seem fairly uncomplicated, it is far from it, owing to the appearances of several of Rachel's exes on Bachelor in Paradise. There is still plenty of time for their opinions to change because just two episodes have aired.

Aven, a current contestant, was also the runner-up on her season of The Bachelorette and seemed to share a formidable connection. Rachel wasn't upset by his arrival, although it was a little awkward. There's a high likelihood of some exploration happening there, considering how much they already know about each other and that he came back to win her over After The Final Rose.

The preview showed Brayden trying to pursue Rachel too, and it teased the appearances of Tyler Norris and Tanner Courtad in Bachelor in Paradise. Tyler Norris was on Rachel's season of The Bachelorette and was around for 7 weeks. His return could stir things up for the current couple and reignite an ex-flame.

Another point worth noting is that the first look of Bachelor in Paradise season 9 showed Rachel sharing a steamy moment with Jordan Vandergriff, another one of her connections from season 19!

The sneak peek for the upcoming episodes showed her breaking down, overwhelmed, and unable to decide whom to choose. With so many past lovers in the mix, her absolute confusion is not surprising.

The final decision may rest in her hands alone. Many hearts will be broken, the mess will hit the fan, and it's going to be a roller-coaster of peak entertainment.

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Bachelor in Paradise will test the couples by dropping new bombshells from time to time, friendships will break, relationships will shatter, and who will come out engaged will be revealed as the season goes on. Episode 3 will be available to watch on October 12, at 9 PM ET, on ABC.