Season three of Netflix’s dating show Perfect Match has caused a stir with its twists and turns, but has been compulsive viewing as fans have been tuning in to watch romances play out on screen. One contestant looking for love is Rachel Recchia. Ahead of the finale on 15 August, here’s what to know about her…
Who is Rachel Recchia?
Rachel is an airline pilot and reality TV star, hoping to find her Mr Right on Perfect Match.
How old is Rachel Recchia?
Rachel was born on 8 March 1996, making her 29 years old.
Who is Rachel Recchia attracted to?
Rachel is ready to expand her dating footprint and ‘meet people from all over the world’. She said she’s entering Perfect Match with ‘no expectations’.
What shows has Rachel Recchia been on before?
Rachel was a contestant on season 26 of The Bachelor in 2021, starring Clayton Echard, where she was co runner-up with fellow finalist Gabby Windey. Both Rachel and Gabby then starred in the 19th series of The Bachelorette in 2022, where she chose Tino Franco as the winner. However, they broke up while the season was still airing after he confessed to cheating on her. In the live finale, Rachel agreed to go on a date with runner-up Aven Jones Rachel, but they decided not to pursue a relationship. She also took part in the ninth season of Bachelor In Paradise in 2023.
Who is Rachel Recchia paired with on Perfect Match?
Rachel was reunited with a familiar face at the opening of Perfect Match – her Bachelor ex Clayton. The pair had a devastating split on The Bachelor, which broke her heart. ‘I became collateral damage in your journey for love that was the most completely selfish journey… There was no empathy at all for me or Gabby,’ she told him, as he pursued fellow contestant Susie Evans. ‘You just completely disrespected me, not only as someone you love but as a human. The rose ceremony and then a group breakup? It’s almost as if you cast us aside as soon as you could to get to the person you love the most.’
Perfect Match has been quite a time for Rachel. After a rollercoaster courtship with Clayton, two match-ups with Love Islander Scott van-der-Sluis and flirty chats with Carrington Rodriguez, she decided to couple up with Love Island US star Ray Gantt.
Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who enjoys watching everything from Love Island and Race Across The World to real-life crime shows and thrillers.