“Bachelorette” Stars Welcome New Chapter: JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Expecting First Child
Let’s all take a moment to pretend we’re surprised—JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers are expecting their first child. Yes, the same JoJo Fletcher who once had millions of people invested in whether she’d choose a man with a boat or a man with a beard. The couple, who met on the 12th season of *The Bachelorette* back in 2016, made the announcement via Instagram on Thursday, revealing that their bundle of joy is due in January 2026. Because nothing says “romantic milestone” like a due date that lands just in time for tax season.
Now, before you roll your eyes and say, “Oh no, not another baby from Bachelor Nation,” let’s take a moment to appreciate the journey. Fletcher, whose full name is Joelle Fletcher but insists on being called JoJo like she’s a Gen-Z pop star, has been open about her struggles with conception. Earlier this year, she shared that she tried acupuncture, which is either a holistic wellness journey or an excuse to lie down in a quiet room while someone pokes you with optimism.
Jordan Rodgers, former NFL quarterback and current sports commentator, responded to the announcement in the comments section like a man who’s either genuinely moved or just trying to stay on her good side. He wrote, “You have been such a rockstar through the ups and downs of this journey.” That’s sweet, and also a reminder that even in the world of elite athletes and televised romance, fertility struggles are real and messy and full of waiting rooms with bad magazines.
Of course, this also means Aaron Rodgers now has a niece or nephew on the way. Jordan is the younger brother of the famously dramatic Packers legend, though the two have been estranged for years. So, no, don’t expect a family photo with the Rodgers clan anytime soon. Maybe a Zoom call where Aaron accidentally calls the baby “Chad.”
JoJo and Jordan tied the knot in 2022 after postponing their original 2020 wedding plans due to—you guessed it—the global pandemic. So, if you’re keeping score at home, they’ve had a long engagement, a baby on the way, and a history of televised romance that included a dramatic finale where JoJo chose Jordan over runner-up Robby Hayes, who was somehow not the winner despite having the best eyebrows in Bachelor history.
As for what’s next? Fletcher is expected to give birth in early 2026, which means the baby will be born in the year of the dragon, if you’re into that kind of thing. The child will also be born into a world where their parents met on national television and where their first family photo might be posted with a caption like “Love is blind, but also… pregnant.”
So, yes, Bachelor Nation is expanding. Again. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from reality TV, it’s that love might be blind, but it’s also very good at making sequels.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
Generated by AI
