Arie Luyendyk Jr.
The Bachelor season 22 lead, former professional race car driver
Arie Luyendyk Jr. (born September 5, 1985) is an American television personality and former professional race car driver who became widely recognized as the star of the 22nd season of ABC's The Bachelor in 2018. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Arie initially pursued a career in professional racing, competing in IndyCar and other motorsports before transitioning to reality television. His season of The Bachelor was notable for its dramatic finale, in which he initially proposed to Becca Kufrin before dramatically switching his choice to Lauren Burnham, whom he later married. The unconventional and controversial ending generated substantial media attention and viewer debate. Beyond The Bachelor, Arie has maintained a presence on social media and in entertainment media. He and Lauren have since built a family together, appearing on various reality television platforms and documenting their life on Instagram. While his racing career and initial television exposure were the foundation of his fame, Arie became a more widely recognized public figure through The Bachelor franchise, exemplifying the modern crossover between motorsports and reality television celebrity.
Entertainment
American
1985
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Arie
Hebrew origin
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