'The Bachelorette' Season 18 Finale: Michelle reveals the couple's moms are besties

Michelle took the opportunity to defend the way Nayte was portrayed on the show, while mentioning that both their moms are now close friends
Nayte Olukoya's mother and Michelle Young's mother, LaVonne, on 'The Bachelorette' (ABC)
Nayte Olukoya's mother and Michelle Young's mother, LaVonne, on 'The Bachelorette' (ABC)

With the final rose ceremony done, it looks like Nayte is now the winner of 'The Bachelorette' Season 18, having swept Michelle right off her feet. Although they had their rough patches, the couple seems to be more in love than ever during the finale, as it is smiles and kisses all around.

While fans still seem to root for Brandon, the newly engaged couple decided that the finale was the perfect time to clear the air about their relationship and the misconceptions that seem afloat.

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Michelle and Nayte couldn't stop gushing over each other. As they spoke about their relationship, Michelle cleared the air that the two of them always had a strong bond. Even though Nayte struggled to be vulnerable on the show, Michelle defended him, saying that there was a lot of pressure with the cameras on him at all time. Now, he is honestly vulnerable to a point where Michelle needs to check if she is doing enough for him. Even concerning her mother not being fond of Nayte, LaVonne revealed that her family absolutely adores him and she even read a text he sent to Michelle that made her tear up. To add to it, LaVonne and Nayte's mother admitted to being besties, which had everyone, including fans, excited. To add to it, Nayte was all set to move to Minnesota, as the couple is ready to start their life together.

"Michelle clearly made the best choice for HERSELF. She looks even more in love now than she did during the season. #TheBachelorette" tweeted a fan. "Tuh!! Michelle letting them know I didn’t like how y’all showed my man when y’all know it wasn’t like that behind the scenes #TheBachelorette" added another. "They did the exact same thing for Rachel!!! The producers made everyone not like Bryan when Rachel picked him but now they’re literally married and an actual successful couple from this franchise #TheBachelorette" agreed another. "Michelle’s mom opinion was honestly the confirmation I needed  #TheBachelorette #AfterThefinalRose" tweeted a fan. "Okay the parents redeemed this Michelle x Nayte union #TheBachelorette #TheBachelorettefinale" agreed another. "their moms being besties is cute #TheBachelorette" wrote a fan. "STAWP THE WAY THE MOMS ARE BESTIES I CANT #TheBachelorette" added another, seeing that Michelle's mother and Nayte's mom admitted that post the show, they'd often call each other and even compare notes. 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 


Looks like Nayte and Michelle are all set to start their lives together! 

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