Who is Marcus from The Bachelorette? Instagram, career and more details explored

Marcus Edward Shoberg is one of the suitors on Season 21 of The Bachelorette. He was the first man to step out of the limousine to meet the Bachelorette, Jenn Tran, when the show premiered on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Marcus, a 31-year-old former Army Ranger from Raleigh, North Carolina, appeared on the popular ABC dating show to give love a chance. He hopes he can forge that connection with Jenn. Patriotic by nature, he has served his country in six deployments. However, having done that, he now wishes to venture into the romantic side of life and find his future wife.

So far, The Bachelorette cast member has left a lasting impression on Jenn. He is currently competing with the other suitors, vying to gain Jenn's heart.

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Marcus Shoberg from The Bachelorette Season 21 has not dated in five years

1) Marcus' Instagram (marcus_edward)

The Bachelorette cast member has a following of 11.7K followers. With 52 posts, he gives the people a glimpse of his lifestyle. He is an adventurous and athletic person who prefers hiking, surfing, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities.

As an army veteran, he uses the platform to showcase his love for the nation. In one picture posted on November 21, 2016, captioned "Best job I ever had," Marcus flaunts his army uniform while posing with another soldier.

His Instagram bio says "It's cool to be kind" along with "Per Aspera, Ad Astra" which is a Latin saying that translates to "through hardships to the stars." His bio also contains a link to the Sentinels of Freedom website, an organization that attempts to empower "severely wounded and injured post-9/11 veterans during their transition into civilian life."

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2) Marcus' career

Marcus is an Army Ranger veteran and a Harvard student. While introducing himself on The Bachelorette, he said:

"I enlisted for training two weeks after I graduated from high school. I did six appointments and I'm like super proud to have been an Army Ranger, but the last mission I ever went on I almost didn't come back from."

He narrated how he and his team encountered a grenade explosion that put their lives at risk.

"I woke up in Washington D.C. and that was like day one of the next two months of my life," said Marcus.

Despite his experience in the army, he claimed it was an enlightening experience. It made him realize the value of being alive and the happiness of living a normal life. He said he would not have been able to indulge in the joys of living without having the experience in the army.

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3) Marcus' time on The Bachelorette

During his introduction, Marcus revealed he had not been in a relationship in five years. However, he was ready to be "in a relationship" and explore "the possibility of love." He hoped to achieve that with Jenn.

In the latest episode, released on Monday, August 12, 2024, Marcus went on a one-on-one date with Jenn. During the date, he connected with her on an emotional and deep level. He opened up about his parents and the difficulties he faced growing up in the foster care system.

He revealed his birth parents left him at a daycare center with his sister and never returned. Jenn empathized with him when he said he grew up devoid of a father figure. The couple got emotional talking about their vulnerabilities.

"My sister, when we were young, when we were kids, were kind of born into a pretty rough situation. We had parents who couldn't really take care of us. They were a bit unstable and they weren't fit to be parents, and they brought us to daycare one day and just never came back for us," said Marcus.

He then said he had to step into his parent's shoes and take the responsibility of raising his sister. Jenn and Marcus bonded during their date, which made him a strong contender for the Bachelorette's heart.

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The Bachelorette Season 21 airs every Monday at 8 pm ET only on ABC.