Who is Brayden Bower's GF? 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 star calls Christina Mandrell 'biggest blessing'

Brayden Bower said, 'She has been there for me through very tough times already and has showed me so much grace through it all'
UPDATED DEC 8, 2023
'Bachelor in Paradise' star Brayden Bower is dating single mother Christina Mandrell (Instagram/@braydenbowersofficial/@christinamandrell)
'Bachelor in Paradise' star Brayden Bower is dating single mother Christina Mandrell (Instagram/@braydenbowersofficial/@christinamandrell)

SAYULITA, MEXICO: Do you remember single mother Christina Mandrell from 'The Bachelor' Season 27? The 26-year-old content creator is revealed to be dating 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9 star Brayden Bowers.

The news was revealed in the final episode of 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9. Soon after the show ended, Brayden posted a video on his social media, summing up his romantic relationship with Christina.

Brayden is seen partying playing, teasing, eating together, and playing games with Christina and her daughter Blakely.

Brayden captioned the post, "I finally took Wells’ advice and found myself a ‘southern belle’. All jokes aside she has been the biggest blessing in my life."

He added, "She has been there for me through very tough times already and has showed me so much grace through it all. She has become my confidant, my accountability partner, and my favorite person. I’m so grateful that I no longer have to be hush-hush about our relationship."

Brayden ended his post on a sweet note, saying, "I can finally shout it from the tops of the mountains. Love you babe thank you being in my life."

Seeing Brayden and Christina happy together, a fan commented, "Yeah didnt see that one comming! Happy for you 3 though!" Another congratulated the couple, "About time!! congrats cuties!"


 
 
 
 
 
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Brayden Bower revealed to have 'almost died' in boat accident

Towards the end of 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9, ABC gave an update about Brayden and Aaron Schwartzman's life saying they "almost died" in a boat accident.

They met in a terrifying boat accident off the coast of San Diego. Fortunately, nothing happened to either of them and were safely rescued by a boat.

After becoming friends on the show, Aaron and Brayden went out for fishing on Aaron's boat. One of their friends got his line stuck on the engine propeller. This therefore sank the boat 17 miles off the coast.

'The Bachelorette' alums  Brayden Bowers and Aaron Schwartzman saved from a horrifying boat accident (Instagram/@aaron.schwartzman)
'The Bachelorette' alums Brayden Bowers and Aaron Schwartzman saved from a horrifying boat accident (Instagram/@aaron.schwartzman)

Did Brayden Bowers leave 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9 alone?

Brayden was seen sparking a connection with Kat Izzo in the first few episodes of 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9. However, he was left heartbroken as Kat decided not to take the relationship ahead.

He then dated Rachel Recchia for a while. But, she later self-eliminated herself after not being able to decide who to date.

This left Brayden all alone. Indeed, he self-eliminated himself and walked out of paradise alone.

Brayden Bowers leaves 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9 alone (Instagram/@braydenbowersofficial)
Brayden Bowers leaves 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9 alone (Instagram/@braydenbowersofficial)

'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9 is available to stream on ABC.

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