‘The Bachelorette’: Are Michelle and Nayte Still Together?
In The Bachelorette Season 18 finale, Michelle Young gave Nayte Olukoya the final rose, calling him her soulmate. Since the beginning of the season, Michelle gave him the First Impression Rose because of their strong connection. After Michelle and Nayte confessed their love for each other, he got down on one knee and proposed. Overcome with joy, Michelle accepted the proposal. Now that the season is over, are they still together? Here is everything we know about Michelle and Nayte’s relationship.
Nayte proposes to Michelle in the ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 18 finale
During the Final Rose Ceremony, Nayte confessed his love for Michelle while standing on a beach. “The very first night I met you, I knew right then and there that we had a strong connection that I wanted to hold onto,” he said. “That second night we were together, we talked about running away together. I’m standing in front of you right now, and the feelings are the same. I want to run away with you. I want to run away forever with the woman I’ve come to love.”
Nayte continued, “And through this journey, you’ve shared a lot of vulnerable sides of your past, and I know you’ve felt unseen at times. I want to let you know that I’m completely prepared, willing, and ready to make sure that you’re always chosen first and seen now, today, tomorrow, and for the rest of our lives. I love you, Michelle.”
In the end, Nayte got down on one knee and asked Michelle to marry him. After she accepts his proposal, the two share a passionate kiss and share a loving embrace.
Are Michelle and Nayte still together?
Yes! Bachelor Nation fans will be happy to hear the happy couple is still engaged after The Bachelorette Season 18 finale premiered on ABC.
On Dec 21, the couple appeared on After the Final Rose and received a $200,000 down payment on a house. While they talked about their future together, the network gave them a surprise gift. The check was hidden in a gingerbread house with frosting and a red bow on top.
Nayte shared that he will move to Michelle’s hometown Minnesota soon. “Very soon,” Naye revealed, who resides in Austin, Texas. “We’re not waiting. There’s no reason to wait with Michelle. Let’s do this!”
What’s next for Michelle and Nayte after ‘The Bachelorette’?
In an interview with Access, Michelle and Nayte opened up about their plans as a couple. When asked about the possibility of having kids, Nayte said they are thinking about the future. But for now, they want to focus on each other.
“We definitely want to be selfish with each other for a little while,” Nayte explained. “We really want to enjoy each other before we bring another one into the mix.”
Michelle chimed in and said their dogs, Percy and Chief, are their top priority for now. “The dogs are already enough. Like anytime we’re hugging, they have to always be in the middle,” she explained.
Either way, it’ll be interesting to see what the future has in store for the happy couple!
