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Tayshia Adams, born on September 4, 1990, is an American television personality and host. She became well-known after appearing on The Bachelor in 2019. She also appeared on Bachelor in Paradise. In November 2020, Tayshia became the main star, or "Bachelorette," on The Bachelorette. She later co-hosted the show for two more seasons.

Early Life and School

Tayshia Adams grew up in Santa Ana, California. Her parents are Desmond and Rosario Adams. She has three siblings. Tayshia was a Girl Scout for 12 years. She finished high school at Rosary Academy in 2008. Then, she went to Concordia University Irvine and earned a degree in biology in 2012.

During her first week of college in 2008, Tayshia was hit by a truck. She had to learn to walk again in the hospital. She missed several months of school. It took about two years for her to walk normally without constant pain. In 2011, she was in another accident. A distracted driver hit her car on the highway. She had pain for five years after this. Tayshia says that physical therapy helped her recover.

Before becoming a TV star, Tayshia worked as a phlebotomist. This is someone who draws blood for tests.

Her Career in TV and More

Tayshia Adams has become very popular on social media, especially Instagram. She is an influencer. This means she shares messages and ads for different companies. She has worked with car companies like Hyundai. She has also worked with deodorant brand Secret and hair care brand Conair. Tayshia is also an ambassador for brands like Maybelline and Fabletics.

Fashion and Beauty Lines

In October 2021, Tayshia launched a clothing line with Amaryllis Apparel. It was called "Amaryllis x Tayshia." The collection had 17 different clothing items. These included tops, skirts, jackets, and jeans. The clothes were made for "the girl on the go."

On March 8, 2022, she announced a partnership with the sports brand Asics. In September 2022, Tayshia worked with Conair and Scünci. They created a collection of hair accessories and tools. This collection, called "Tayshia by Conair," is sold at Walmart. It includes hair accessories, brushes, combs, and styling tools.

Tayshia has also been on the covers of many luxury lifestyle and fashion magazines. These include Modeliste and Locale. She has also appeared in pictures for Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Women's Health.

Television Appearances

Tayshia has been a guest co-host on E! Daily Pop. She hosted the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted show on June 5, 2022. In July 2022, she played against Matt James on the game show The $100,000 Pyramid. In March 2023, she co-hosted the Live From E!: Oscars After Party special.

In May 2023, it was announced that Tayshia would be on a new competition show. It is called The Goat on Amazon Freevee. The show features popular reality television stars. They go through challenges to win a cash prize. The show started on May 9, 2024. Tayshia was the second person voted off the show. She also had her first acting role in 2024. She played an Influencer in the Max series The Girls on the Bus.

The Bachelor Journey

Tayshia Adams first appeared in The Bachelor franchise in 2019. She was a contestant on Colton Underwood's season of The Bachelor. Tayshia was one of the last two contestants. She was eliminated when Colton decided to leave the show.

Bachelor in Paradise

After The Bachelor, Tayshia joined season six of Bachelor in Paradise in August 2019. There, she started dating John Paul Jones. They broke up in September 2019 before the show's end. After the show, they tried to get back together for a few weeks. However, they ended their relationship again in late October 2019.

The Bachelorette Role

In 2020, Tayshia was chosen to replace Clare Crawley on season 16 of The Bachelorette. This was the first time the main star of the American Bachelorette show was replaced. In the final episode, Tayshia chose Zac Clark. He was an addiction specialist from New Jersey. They got engaged to be married.

On March 13, 2021, it was announced that Tayshia would co-host season 17 of The Bachelorette. She hosted alongside former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe. In May 2021, Tayshia accepted an award for "Best Dating Show" for The Bachelorette at the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted. Marie Claire magazine called her a "longtime Bachelor Nation fan favorite." In 2021, Tayshia also hosted two podcasts: Bachelor Happy Hour and Click Bait with Bachelor Nation. Because she was a popular co-host, Tayshia was announced as the co-host for The Bachelorette season 18 as well. In January 2022, Tia Booth replaced Tayshia as the co-host of the Click Bait with Bachelor Nation podcast.

Helping Others

Tayshia works with Christian humanitarian organization World Vision. She helps support two children, one in Kenya and one in Honduras, through World Vision. In 2022, she traveled to Moldova to visit Ukrainian refugees. In December 2022, Tayshia designed a special purse for World Vision. It was called "All Things Possible." The money raised from the purse helps people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In 2023, Tayshia volunteered for Feeding America on Thanksgiving. She helped at the Urban Outreach Center in New York City.

Personal Life

Tayshia married Josh Bourelle in 2015. They divorced in 2017. In 2020, she got engaged to Zac Clark after they met on The Bachelorette. They broke up in November 2021.

Tayshia is interested in real estate, architecture, and interior design. In 2024, she completed her second New York City Marathon.

Filmography

As an Actress

As Herself