Andrew Spencer may have faked a British accent on Night 1, but he insists he's not faking his feelings for The Bachelorette star Katie Thurston.
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Andrew S., a 26-year-old pro football player, had Katie laughing on Night 1 of the process, and he says he's drawn to The Bachelorette star's "energy, smile and infectious personality."
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During a group date, Andrew S. approached Katie and said he wanted to be her comfort and put her mind at ease. Andrew S. said he was definitely on the show for Katie and he planned to be there for her in difficult times.
Katie explained how she was always going to be honest and direct with her bachelors, and Andrew S. said that's exactly the type of woman he's been looking for. The couple also bonded over their similar upbringings and childhoods.
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Katie recalled growing up very poor and sharing one bedroom with her three family members. Andrew S. told Katie that she's "exceptional" and her deceased father would be very proud of her.
According to ABC, Andrew is "truly a man of the world," but is he prepared to give the world to Katie?
Until viewers can watch more of Katie and Andrew S.'s romance unfold on The Bachelorette's seventeenth season, let's learn some information about this handsome bachelor right now.
Below is a list of seven facts Reality TV World has compiled about Andrew Spencer.
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Andrew Spencer considers himself to be quite the romantic
Andrew. S says he's not afraid to make a grand romantic gesture for a woman he cares about.Andrew, for example, would be willing to drive for hours just to hand deliver his girlfriend lunch and fresh flowers if the moment calls for it.
Andrew wrote May 18 on his Instagram account, "Flew a couple thousand miles to fall in love. No magic carpet but I still hope to show Katie a whole new world."
Katie will have to be good at long-distance relationships to date Andrew S.
Originally from Lake Villa, IL, Andrew S. spends half the year living in Vienna, Austria, where he plays professional football, and the other half in the Chicago area, where he holds down a job as a football coach and teacher's assistant.Andrew says living in Europe has given him an updated outlook on life where people work to live instead of live to work.
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The Bachelorette bachelor is hoping to settle down soon and start a family
Andrew was raised by a strong mother, and although he didn't have much money growing up, he certainly felt loved.Andrew therefore says he can't wait to get married and have a family of his own -- hopefully five kids one day!
However, he said his future wife will have to be a great communicator or else their relationship probably won't work out.
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The Bachelorette bachelor attended college in Minnesota
Andrew S. received his college degree from Winona State University in 2018.ADVERTISEMENT
During his college years, Andrew was naturally a star athlete on the football team as a Defensive Back.
Andrew earned a long list of awards and honors during his years at Winona -- including 2017 AFCA First Team All-American, 2017 NSIC Defensive Player of the Year, and 2017-2018 Winona State Male Athlete of the Year.
The pro football player prides himself on having a great sense of humor
One of Andrew's favorite party tricks is imitating accents from around the globe, as viewers saw on The Bachelorette premiere.He also claims to make a mean margarita and would happily challenge anyone who says he or she can make a better one.
Andrew S. is reportedly related to a memorable face in Bachelor Nation
Andrew is the cousin of The Bachelorette alum Clay Harbor, who has also appeared on Bachelor in Paradise, according to Reality Steve spoiler blogger Steve Carbone.Clay also lives in Chicago and played in the NFL for nine years.
Clay competed for Becca Kufrin's heart on The Bachelorette's fourteenth season before looking for love on Season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise.
Andrew holds down a day job when he's not playing football
Andrew S. has worked at Winona State University's front desk since May 2015.Prior to his front-desk position, Andrew worked as a sales and marketing specialist for Aidells Sausage Company for only three months in Summer 2015.
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