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'The Bachelorette': Brandon J hopes to slam-dunk his way into Michelle's heart

'Basketball fiend' Brandon Jones doesn't want to miss his shot with Michelle

Love isn't easy. There is a reason the saying goes -- "all is fair in love and war". And for the 30 men competing for Michelle Young's hand, that statement is true. And with Season 18 of 'The Bachelorette' finally here, all eyes are on them to see who comes out on top.

While Michelle couldn't capture Matt James' heart back on his season, it is easy to see that she is quite the catch, regardless. So it comes as no surprise that her season has an exciting cast of men. Among them is Brandon J, and here's what we know about him thus far!

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Who is Brandon Jones?

Brandon Jones, known as Brandon J on Season 18 of 'The Bachelorette' is a 26-year-old Traveling Nurse Recruiter from Portland, Oregon. ABC bio says, "Brandon J may be young, but he knows exactly what he wants in life and is very serious about finding the one with whom to settle down. He is kind, confident and looking for a wife whose passionate personality can keep up with his. Brandon J wants someone who has goals and the focus to achieve them. He doesn't want to be with someone who is still figuring herself out, and he hopes to find someone who can be his best friend and teammate for the rest of their lives. Speaking of teammates, not only is Brandon J looking for love, but he's also looking for a little basketball! He is a self-proclaimed basketball fiend, and when given the opportunity, he doesn't plan on missing out on his shot with Michelle."

Is Brandon J. on Instagram?

Yes, Brandon J. is on Instagram; you can follow him @bmacjones. By the looks of his Instagram, he is also into basketball, which will definitely help score points with Michelle. 

How far does Jones make it in the show?

WARNING, MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD.

Winning Michelle's heart while competing with 30 other men is no easy feat, but it turns out Brandon J comes out on top! As per spoilers shared by RealitySteve, a reality TV blog known for his accurate Bachelor nation leaks and predictions, Brandon J makes it to the final two! Here are the tweets he put out regarding the same.
"(SPOILER): Well thank you for that preview of Michelle's season ABC. Now I know who the #2 guy is on her season, since you know now who won as I spoiled earlier today. Her #2 is Brandon Jones." he tweeted.
"(SPOILER): I told you I had pics from Mexico 2 days before the final rose ceremony of Michelle on a date with someone jet skiing but I couldn't tell who it's. Well, now I know it's Brandon. Here were the two pics I had and here's him on the beach w her in same swimsuit that day." he added.

Unfortunately, it looks like Michelle doesn't pick him but goes with Natye, who makes it to the final two alongside Brandon J. So, are you team Brandon J. or Nayte? Or do you think Michelle should've ended up with someone else? Sound off in the comments 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.