Michelle Young is excited to introduce Matt James to her family on The Bachelor's 25th season.
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Michelle didn't join The Bachelor until after the third Rose Ceremony, but Matt appeared taken with her immediately and so he invited her on a one-on-one date.
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Matt said Michelle made him feel comfortable, as if they had known each other for years already. He quickly came to believe Michelle embodies all of the qualities he's looking for in a future wife.
Michelle has since struggled to feel wanted and desired by Matt given she must sit back and watch him show affection to other bachelorettes; however, she remains optimistic that he could be The One for her.
Michelle promised Matt that she's "100 percent committed" to him, and she told the cameras she was "fully invested" in their relationship before hometown dates.
"He is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with," Michelle told the cameras. "He's the person I want to have a family with. Getting sent home at this point, my heart is going to be broken."
Until viewers can watch Michelle and Matt further their connection on The Bachelor, let's get to know the bachelorette a little better and learn some information about her.
Below is a list of 11 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Michelle Young.
Michelle Young enjoys working with children and wants a few of her own!
Michelle is an elementary school teacher who wants to have three children of her own someday.Ironically, Matt also dreams of having three children.
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Michelle hopes to inspire the next generation of community leaders
Michelle last taught fifth grade at Normandale Hills Elementary School in Bloomington, Minnesota.One of her own inspirations is Maya Angelou, whom she quotes on her Instagram account: "People don't always remember what you say, but they for sure, definitely, remember how you made them feel."
Michelle was a basketball star in high school
Michelle played ball at Woodbury High School in Minnesota.Michelle "scored in double figures in all 28 games" she played her senior year of school. She averaged about 22 points per game, with a high of 36 points, according to the Star Tribune.
Michelle, standing 5'9", was also reportedly named "Most Valuable Player" at the Minnesota Girls Basketball All-Star Tournament her senior year.
Michelle might be interested in playing a little one-on-one with Matt
Michelle is a former Division I basketball player.Michelle played basketball at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for four years, from 2011 to 2015, according to Us Weekly.
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The Bachelor bachelorette took a timeout for love
Michelle admits she is a bit of an over-worker but decided to appear on The Bachelor because she's ready to find love and a man with whom to settle down and start a family.Michelle says she has big dreams for the future and desires a man who will stick by her side and be supportive as they hopefully make the world a better place together.
She is looking for the superman to her superwoman.
Michelle may be a bit of an overachiever, but she doesn't work ALL the time
When Michelle's not working, she loves to spend time with friends.Michelle enjoys hiking, wine tasting and dining out. She is very adventurous in life and in appetite.
Michelle considers herself to be a real catch, the total package
Michelle, as a partner, describes herself as loyal, compassionate and supportive. She likes to show love through acts of service and aspires to change the world.RELATED LINK: '90 DAY FIANCE' COUPLES NOW: WHO IS STILL TOGETHER? WHO HAS SPLIT? WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (PHOTOS)
What does Michelle want in her ideal partner?
The Bachelor bachelorette longs to find a confident but not cocky man who will look at her as his equal in all things.Michelle's dream man will also want to live in the moment with her.
Michelle appears to have gone on The Bachelor for the right reasons
While many women seem to appear on The Bachelor for more social-media followers and to become social-media influencers, Michelle didn't even join Instagram until April 2020.Since then, Michelle has only shared a handful of posts.
Michelle posted the first Instagram photo of herself on April 3 and captioned it, "A little late to the Instagram party but, I made it."
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A great date for Michelle would involve ice cream -- but not a hot tub
One of Michelle's hobbies is going ice cream taste testing, but she thinks hot-tub dates are too cliche.As for a nice dinner out with a man, all of the bachelorette's favorite restaurants happen to be local food trucks.
She also wouldn't mind sitting at home and playing a game of catch-phrase with her partner and some friends! She calls herself a "catch-phrase queen."
Michelle is an animal lover and adores her dog
Michelle has a dog named Chief who has beautiful black and white markings. She recently took a photo shoot with her furbaby in which she was handing the dog a red rose, which is obviously a nod to her appearance on The Bachelor.Michelle and her pup appear to be a package deal.
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