Ben Higgins
Benjamin "Ben" Higgins (born March 23, 1989)[2][3][4] 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.[5]
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Born | Benjamin Edward Higgins March 23, 1989 |
Nationality | United States |
Alma mater | Indiana University |
Occupation | Software sales, reality TV star, podcast host, coffee sales |
Known for | Appearances on The Bachelor franchise |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Partner(s) | Jessica Clarke (2018-present; engaged)[1] |
Early life
Higgins was born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana.[6] 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.[6]
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 after fantasy-suite dates and finished as the second runner-up.[7]
The Bachelor
Higgins was announced as the Bachelor on the Bachelor in Paradise After Show.[8] 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.[9] Their breakup was the most-Googled celebrity breakup of 2017.[10]
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? [11] The show followed the couple's adjustment to regular life together after being engaged on The Bachelor.[12] It aired for a single season before their breakup was announced on May 15th 2017.[13]
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.[14]
Personal life
Higgins has been in a relationship with Nashville resident Jessica Clarke since November 2018.[15] They became engaged in March 2020.[1] He currently lives in Denver, Colorado.[16]
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.[17] Higgins also co-owns Middle Eastern restaurant Ash'Kara.[16]
Higgins co-hosts the Ben & Ashley I. Almost Famous Podcast on iHeartRadio with Ashley Iaconetti.[18]
References
- Drysdale, Jennifer (March 28, 2020). "Ben Higgins Is Engaged to Girlfriend Jessica Clarke -- See the Photos (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- Ben Higgins (March 23, 2020). "Pour one out for 30 years. Here is to year 31!". Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- Ben Higgins (July 30, 2015). "This is my dude right here, my dad teaching me the comb over and to smile since 1989". Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- Grossbart, Sarah (March 23, 2020). "The Inspiring Story of How Ben Higgins Finally Found His Girl". E! News. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- Brown, Erica (August 24, 2015). "Ben Higgins Is the Next Bachelor for Season 20" (Press release). ABC. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- 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.
- Macke, Johnni (March 24, 2020). "'Bachelor' Alum Ben Higgins Says Quarantining With Girlfriend Jess Clarke Is 'Great': 'We've Just Been Hanging Out'". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- Wenzel, John (November 16, 2018). ""Bachelor" Ben Higgins' new Denver restaurant, Ash'Kara, eyes January opening". The Denver Post.
- 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.
- "Listen Free to The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast on iHeartRadio Podcasts - iHeartRadio". iHeartRadio.