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Bachelor Stars Find Love Off-Screen
2 Jul
Summary
- Alli Jo and Sam met after filming Bachelor in Paradise.
- They confirmed their relationship in July 2025 via Instagram.
- Sam is now living with Alli Jo in Florida as of June 2026.
Bachelor Nation stars Alli Jo Hinkes and Sam McKinney have found lasting love after their Bachelor in Paradise experience. Sam first appeared on The Bachelorette in 2024 and later joined Bachelor in Paradise, where Alli Jo was also a contestant. Despite not finding romance on the show itself, their connection developed in real time after filming concluded.
In July 2025, the couple officially confirmed their relationship with a joint Instagram post. A year later, in April 2026, Alli Jo shared a heartfelt reflection on social media, noting how the unexpected outcome of Bachelor in Paradise ultimately led her to Sam. She celebrated their "real story" and the joy of finally having a "hometown date" with him.
The couple's relationship has continued to flourish, with Alli Jo announcing in June 2026 that Sam would be moving in with her in Florida. This significant milestone marks a new chapter for the couple, solidifying their bond beyond the reality television dating format.
