Michelle Young (television personality) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michelle Young
Young in 2023
Born	(1993-06-03) June 3, 1993 (age 32) St. Louis Park, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma mater	Bradley University
Occupation	Television personality
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Television	The Bachelor The Bachelorette
Partner(s)	Nayte Olukoya (2021–2022) Jack Leius (2023–present; engaged)

Michelle Anne Young (born June 3, 1993) is an American TV star. She became well-known after appearing on two popular reality TV shows. On The Bachelor, she was the runner-up in season 25. Later, she became the main star of The Bachelorette in season 18.

Michelle's Early Life and School

Michelle Young was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. She grew up in a nearby town called Woodbury. She has two siblings, Angela and Alex.

Michelle was a fantastic basketball player in high school at Woodbury High School. She even played basketball in college at Bradley University. She received a special scholarship to play there. In 2015, she graduated from Bradley with a degree in elementary education. This means she studied to become a teacher.

Michelle's TV Career

Michelle Young became famous through her appearances on popular reality TV shows.

Her Start on The Bachelor

Michelle first joined the TV show The Bachelor as a contestant. She appeared on Matt James' season. She joined the show in the third week. Michelle made it all the way to the final two contestants. However, she was not chosen as the winner.

Starring in The Bachelorette

After her time on The Bachelor, Michelle Young was chosen to be the star of her own season of The Bachelorette. This was announced on March 15, 2021. She was the lead for season 18 of the show.

Co-hosting Bachelor Happy Hour

In March 2022, Michelle was announced as a new co-host for the podcast called Bachelor Happy Hour. She hosted the show with Becca Kufrin.

Michelle's Personal Life

Outside of her TV appearances, Michelle Young works as a fifth-grade teacher. She teaches at Echo Park Elementary School in Burnsville, Minnesota. Before that, she taught fifth grade at Normandale Hills Elementary School in Bloomington.

On September 9, 2021, Michelle got engaged to Nayte Olukoya. She chose him as the winner on her season of The Bachelorette. However, they announced their breakup on June 17, 2022.

Later, on October 27, 2023, Michelle shared on Instagram that she was dating Jack Leius.

Michelle's TV Appearances

Michelle Young has appeared in several TV shows and specials.