Ben Higgins
Ben Higgins | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 23, 1988 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Occupation(s) | Software sales, reality TV star, podcast host, coffee sales |
| Known for | Appearances on The Bachelor franchise |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
Ben Higgins (born March 23, 1988)[1][2] is an American reality television star who starred on the 20th season of ABC's The Bachelor, after appearing on the 11th season of The Bachelorette.[3]
Early life
Higgins was born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana.[4] He attended Indiana University, where he received a degree in public affairs from its School of Public and Environmental Affairs. After graduating college in 2012, he worked as an account manager in Golden, Colorado.[4]
Television show appearances
The Bachelorette
Higgins first appeared as a contestant in the ABC reality show The Bachelorette in 2015, as one of Kaitlyn Bristowe's suitors. He was eliminated by Bristowe before reaching hometowns, finished as the second runner-up.[5]
The Bachelor
Higgins was announced as the Bachelor on the Bachelor in Paradise After Show.[6] The season concluded on March 14, 2016 in which 25-year-old flight attendant Lauren Bushnell was named the winner for this season and ultimately becoming Higgins' fiancée until they ended their engagement on May 15, 2017.[7] Their breakup was the most-Googled celebrity breakup of 2017.[8]
Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?
On October 11th 2016, Higgins and his fiancée Lauren Bushnell returned to television in the Freeform reality show Ben and Lauren, Happily Ever After? [9] The show followed the couple's adjustment to regular life together after being engaged on The Bachelor.[10] It aired for a single season before their breakup was announced on May 15th 2017.[11]
Bachelor Winter Games
In 2018, Higgins became a contestant on the ABC reality show The Bachelor Winter Games. He left the show early after not connecting with anyone romantically.[12]
Podcast
Higgins co-hosts the Ben & Ashley I. Almost Famous Podcast on iHeartRadio with Ashley Iaconetti.[13]
Career
In 2017, Higgins and business partners Riley Fuller and Drew Scholl founded Generous Coffee, a Denver-based roasted-coffee business. The company said it planned to use its profits to support nonprofit organizations and other enterprises globally.[14]
References
- ^ Stone, Natalie (March 23, 2017). "The Bachelor's Lauren Bushnell Sends Sweet Birthday Wishes to Ben Higgins: 'I'm So Thankful for This Life Together'". People. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ Chen, Joyce (March 23, 2017). "Lauren Bushnell Shares Sweet Post for Ben Higgins' Birthday: 'You Deserve The World'". Us Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
...Ben Higgins' 29th birthday on Thursday, March 23.
- ^ Brown, Erica (August 24, 2015). "Ben Higgins Is the Next Bachelor for Season 20" (Press release). ABC. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Briscoe, Bailey. "Q&A: Ben Higgins, IU alumnus and star of ABC's 'The Bachelor,' comes home for a good cause". Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Kwiatkowski, Elizabeth (July 14, 2015). "'The Bachelorette' star Kaitlyn Bristowe breaks Ben Higgins' heart, meets Nick Viall and Shawn Booth's families". Reality TV World. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ "Ben Higgins Announced as the Next Bachelor: Kaitlyn Bristowe's Second Runner-Up Confirmed for Season 20". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Dugan, Christina; Corinthios, Aurelie (May 15, 2017). "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Split". People. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Fredette, Meagan (December 13, 2017). "The Most Googled Celebrity Breakup Of 2017 Will Shock You". Archived from the original on July 23, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "The Stars of Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After Will Appear On Famous In Love!". Freeform.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ "Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After? Series-Premiere Recap: After the Final Rose". Vulture. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- ^ "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Break Up". E! News. May 15, 2017. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ Piester, Lauren (February 20, 2018). "Ben Higgins Leaves Bachelor Winter Games and Admits He Still Has to Move On from Lauren Bushnell". E! News. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Listen Free to The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast on iHeartRadio Podcasts - iHeartRadio". iHeartRadio.
- ^ Kubota, Lily. "'The Bachelor' Star Ben Higgins Launches Generous Coffee Co". Daily Coffee News. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.