October 25, 2021 • bachelor insider
20 Questions with Rick: Find Out His Best Relationship Advice and His Favorite Part About Being on ‘The Bachelorette’
Fans just met Rick on the season premiere of “The Bachelorette.” He famously made a first impression on Michelle Young by arriving on a serving cart and staying in it for the majority of the night.
Rick recently stopped by the “Click Bait with Bachelor Nation” podcast and revealed why he decided to go with such a unique entrance.
The Bachelor Nation star said, “Everyone that’s there sacrifices a lot to be there, so I didn’t want to go home that first night. I wanted to do something different. I wanted to make an impression, and I wanted to make her laugh. I also wanted to show her that I was dedicated and I don’t mind making a fool of myself or joking around.”
And despite having to sit cross-legged in the serving cart for hours, Rick said it was “definitely worth it” because he achieved his goal of making an impression on Michelle.
But since Rick is new to the Bachelor Nation family, there’s still so much more to learn about him outside of the fact that he arrived with his head on a silver platter.
Here, Rick opens up exclusively to BachelorNation.com, answering 20 rapid-fire questions.
Get to know the Bachelor Nation star a bit better below!
1. A taboo topic I love talking about is: Mental health.
2. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is:Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
3. My guilty pleasure is: Cookie dough.
4. The best relationship advice I ever received was: 1.) You have to be happy before you can be happy with someone else 2.) You have to love yourself before you can love somebody else. That involves knowing who you are, what you want in life, and who you want to be going forward.
5. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most __________ trait would be: Pisces, emotional intelligence.
6. My biggest pet peeve is: People disrespecting others for no reason.
7. The first thing I do when I wake up is: Walk my dog.
8. My last meal on earth would be: Bowl of cookie dough, cinnamon toast cheesecake, and gummy bears on the side.
9. The song that always gets me pumped up is: “Seven Nation Army.”
10. My hidden talent is: Reading people. I have a good feel for people and what they are thinking after being around the person or persons for a short period of time.
11. The person that inspires me the most is: Me — the potential me if I do everything in my power to utilize the opportunities of today to improve and learn.
12. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: “Remember the Titans.”
13. My favorite emoji is: 🔥🔥🔥
14. My current phone screen saver is: Picture I took while being in the Maldives.
15. My favorite part of being on “The Bachelorette” was: The people. The staff was amazing, helpful, and empathetic. The guys were awesome. I made amazing friendships that will last me a lifetime. Lastly, Michelle was everything I thought she would be. She was one of a kind, beautiful, compassionate, and funny. I was fortunate to be surrounded by such a special group.
16. Being on “The Bachelorette” taught me: Being yourself isn't always easy, but it is right.
17. If you go on “The Bachelorette,” don’t forget to pack: Your sanity.
18. My advice for anyone who goes on “The Bachelorette” is: Be you and try to only concern yourself with your relationship with the Bachelorette, not everyone else’s relationship with her.
19. If I had to hang out with only three people from Bachelor Nation for the rest of my life, it would be: Leroy, Casey, and Wells.
20. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Married, living in Chicago, and having my own business started.