We’ve seen some surprising entrances on The Bachelorette franchises, but none of them came close to Rick Leach’s first encounter with the season 18th bachelorette Michelle Young.
Let’s get to know him more over this Rick Leach Wiki.
Rick Leach On Bachelorette
ABC’s The Bachelorette season 18 premiered on October 19, 2021, and following a few contestants, there arrive Rick Leach all rolled up the resort’s driveway, hidden underneath a covered silver platter on a meal cart. Obviously! Michelle was surprised as she opened the lid.
According to Rick, he was the “main course”, and chose to remain inside the meal cart throughout most of the night. Some viewers were creeped out by the stunt but many appreciated his tenancy to make a strong first impression.
Rick might have stood out from the rest with his unforgettable entrance, but he failed to get Michelle’s first impression rose.
If you don’t know, Nayte Olukoya was the first one to steal Michelle’s first impression rose. He also went on to be one of the two participants to get 1-on-1 dates with Michelle in Minnesota.
This season, Rick was joined by 29 other contestants including Alec Thompson, Brandon Jones, Casey Woods, Clayton Echard, Joe Coleman, Mollique Johnson, Nayte Olukoya, Rodney Matthews, Bryan Witzmann, Jack Russell, JoMarri Gable, Ryan Fox, and many more handsome lads.
After his stint at The Bachelorette, Rick took it to his IG on Sept 29, 2021, to write, “So I went on this show called the Bachelorette and got to meet this amazing woman @michelleyoung. She could be the one.”
There were many contestants this season who had ulterior motives, but Rick wasn’t one of them. Though he may not have been able to steal the bachelorette’s heart, he certainly gained a lot of fans with his head-on-a-plate stunt and humorous personality.
Rick Leach Ideal Partner
ABC described Rick Leach as a “self-proclaimed hopeless romantic who has been thinking about his future wife for as long as he can remember.” They also added that he was the type of guy to send you flowers to his partner at work for no reason but to say, “I love you.”
So, for a guy who wears his heart on his sleeve, Rick’s ideal partner would be someone who would love him back like the way he does or at least appreciates his efforts. He wanted someone “who can make the world a better place” and be his heart’s true counterpart.
How Old Is Rick Leach?
Rick Leach was born on April 15, 1989. That made him 32 years of age in 2021 when he first appeared on Michelle Young’s season of The Bachelorette.
Corresponding to his birthday, Rick is of the Aries zodiac.
Rick Leach Height
This handsome man Rick Leah stands tall at a height of above 6 feet (183 cm).
Mentioning his distinct features, Rick has hazel eyes, a long triangular face, and a ripped body.
Rick Leach Family
Rick Leach is open about his family. He shared that his parents were his greatest inspiration, and sacrificed a great deal for their children. Talking about his mother (who was a kindergarten teacher), Rick said that she has the energy of a 6-year-old on a sugar high and this is probably why she is an amazing teacher.
Also, he added that she always has been his number 1 supporter, and a better dancer than him.
Unfortunately, Rick’s father Rick Leach Sr. passed away in October 2018. “He taught me how to be a great person, how to enjoy life, and how to compete. I love that man with all my heart,” Rick recalled his father.
Now and then, Rick often reminisced the days with his dad over his IG. According to him, the two shared beers, talked about sports, and always put smiles on each other faces.
Even after his death, Rick remembered him on Father’s Day every year. Likewise, Rick’s mother was often seen over his IG on Mother’s Day.
As for Rick’s siblings, he has a brother named Sean Leach @srleach22. The two brothers were often seen together at family gatherings or any occasion.
Rick’s family lived in Memphis as of 2021.
Trivia: Rick has a nephew cousin named Leah Leach, a Belmont University graduate.
How Much Is Rick Leach Net Worth?
Rick Leach garnered a net worth of above $250 thousand by 2021.
Though Rick might not be a healthcare professional, he was someone who loved working in the healthcare industry. He enjoyed working with other providers, their staff and patients, and found it “extremely rewarding.”
As of 2021, Rick was working as a senior sales representative for Bioventus for almost 3 years. Before that, he worked with Poplar Healthcare as a territory manager for almost 2 years.
Also, Rick was associated with Advanced Health and Wellness Center and VanDevere Chevrolet in Ohio.
In light of his education, Rick went to Walsh University, DeVille School of Business for his Bachelor in Arts from 2010 to 2013. Later, he then joined Loyola Marymount University for his Master’s degree in Business Administration and graduated in 2021.
Besides these, Rick is also a professional model. He claimed to have modeled for over 3 years, and have experience in runway, commercial, video commercial, and acting. “My goals are to be in a bigger market, make steps to making a name for myself, and to learn how to become better every day,” he shared.
Did you know: In 2014, Rick appeared in an indie movie called The Curator.
Related FAQs
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Is Rick Leach On Instagram, Facebook?
Yes, find him on Instagram @rickleachjr.
His Facebook account wasn’t shared.
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Where Is Rick Leach From?
Rick hails from Cleveland, Ohio, US.
