'The Bachelorette' Season 18: Who is Alec Thompson? Model set to win Michelle's heart
For the contestants of 'The Bachelorette', each of them goes in with the intention to win over the bachelorette of the season, as they are convinced she is the woman of their dreams. It's hard not to think of Season 18's Michelle Young that way -- the teacher managed to win fans over in a heartbeat when she was on Matt James' season, and now, fans can't help but root for her future fairytale romance.
If Season 25 of 'The Bachelor' showed us anything, it was that Michelle is a strong, confident woman who certainly needs a man who can keep up with her. Seeing that Matt James wasn't it, 30 new men think they have what it takes to be 'the one'. Among them is Alec Thompson from North Charleston. Here's what we know about him thus far.
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Who is Alec Thompson?
Alec Thompson is a 29-year-old engineer from North Charleston, South Carolina. As per News and Advance, Thompson went to Brookville High School and attended and played football at Virginia Military Institute from 2010-14. On a personal note, he loves to read GQ Magazine, is not a fan of bowling dates and his favorite thing to eat for breakfast is cottage cheese.
As per his official ABC bio -- "Alec lives to make the most out of every day. After his first marriage ended, Alec learned a lot about the value of commitment and what it takes to truly make love last, so he is not here to waste anyone's time. He is dependable, emotionally intelligent, and values integrity above all else. Alec is hoping to find a woman who appreciates how much his career means to him but will also make him want to be sentimental and bring out the fun side of him. He is a true believer in that old-school, head-over-heels unconditional type of love and is ready to find that with the beautiful Michelle."
Is Alec Thompson on Instagram?
Yes, 'The Bachelorette' contestant is on Instagram, you can follow him @alec_barrett_thompson. By the looks of his profile, he is a model with Select Model Management and also plays the guitar. Looks like he might be the one to serenade his way into Michelle's heart! His profile also makes it seem like he enjoys spending time outdoors and for those of you looking for some eye candy, the shirtless pictures are in abundance.
What do you think? Does Alec Thompson have what Michelle Young is looking for? Is he going to be able to win her over with old-school romance style? Sound off below!
Catch Season 18 of 'The Bachelorette' on Tuesday, October 19 at 8 pm EDT on ABC. Episodes are also available on-demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres.