Garrett Yrigoyen: 11 things to know about Becca Kufrin's 'The Bachelorette' bachelor

By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 07/09/2018

Garrett Yrigoyen has had a strong connection with Becca Kufrin on The Bachelorette's fourteenth season.

Garrett is a 29-year-old medical sales representative from Reno, NV.

Garrett has been a frontrunner from the start of the competition because his outdoorsy hobbies remind Becca of her beloved deceased father. Garrett also boasts a smile for days that Becca can't seem to get enough of.

Ever since receiving the First Impression Rose, Garrett has not had any trouble receiving roses on group dates. And according to a preview of the next The Bachelorette episode, some suitors will grow jealous of Becca's obvious feelings for Garrett.

Could Garrett be the man Becca has been searching for, or will another man steal her heart?

Until viewers can watch more of Becca and Garrett's love story unfold on ABC's The Bachelorette, let's learn more about this bachelor.

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Below is a list of 11 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Garrett Yrigoyen:

- Chris Harrison has said the bachelor is nerdy, goofy, and has a lot in common with Becca.

- Garrett does an incredible impression of Chris Farley.

- Garrett was previously married to Kayla Cunningham, whom he dated for a year and a half before proposing to her in 2014. The pair exchanged vows on September 19, 2015.

- The bachelor told Becca he and Kayla divorced only two months after tying the knot, and their divorce was reportedly finalized a few months later.

- Garrett claims his ex-wife was "very emotionally abusive" and their romance was "a roller coaster ride." She allegedly drove a wedge between himself with his family and friends.

- The bachelor won't be involved in drama with guys this season, as his goal on the show was to put Becca first.

- Garrett graduated from the University of Nevada with a degree in General Studies.

- The Bachelorette suitor dual minored in Health Science and Communications while in college.

- Garrett recently found himself at the center of controversy when screenshots were captured of his offensive Instagram "likes" of homophobic, racist and sexist material. Garrett has since issued an apology, insisting those "likes" do not reflect his true character.

- He enjoys being outdoors and participating in activities such as fly-fishing, hiking, golfing and snow-shoeing.

- Garrett appreciates a little adrenaline rush every now and then, as he enjoys jetskiing and skateboarding.

To read how far Garrett allegedly makes it on Becca's The Bachelorette season, click here for spoilers.