December 06, 2021 • bachelor insider
20 Questions with Brandon J.: Find Out His Hidden Talent, Plus: What He Learned About Himself on ‘The Bachelorette’
Bachelor Nation fans are getting to know Brandon J. on Michelle Young’s season of “The Bachelorette.”
And while Brandon J. and Michelle’s love story is still unfolding onscreen, he stopped by the “Click Bait with Bachelor Nation” podcast to discuss his time on the show.
He revealed why it was important to ask Michelle’s parents for their daughter’s hand in marriage right when he met them.
Brandon J. said, “At that moment, I was so invested in Michelle and I didn’t know where I was going to end up in this process or where her connections were with other guys, so I realized it was an opportunity I couldn’t let go.”
But outside his time on “The Bachelorette,” there’s still so much to learn about Brandon J.
Here, he 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: Conspiracy theories.
2. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
3. My guilty pleasure is: Eating cookie dough batter.
4. The best relationship advice I ever received was: “Always put your partner first. Even through the darkest times.”
5. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most [insert zodiac sign] trait would be: Leo. My most Leo trait would be compassionate and big-hearted.
6. My biggest pet peeve is: Someone kissing with their eyes wide open.
7. The first thing I do when I wake up is: Walk the doggo.
8. My last meal on earth would be: Orange chicken from Panda Express.
9. The song that always gets me pumped up is: “5:55” by Sylvan LaCue.
10. My hidden talent is: I can go years without shaving my beard!
11. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: “Love & Basketball.”
12. The most famous person who has slid into my DMs/followed me on social media is: Grocery Store Joe!
13. My favorite emoji is: 😋
14. My celebrity crush is: Ana de Armas.
15. Being on “The Bachelorette” taught me: Patience, optimism, and how to grow as an individual.
16. My advice for anyone who goes on “The Bachelorette” is: Truly be yourself. And don’t throw trophies into the pool.
17. If I had to hang out with only three people from Bachelor Nation for the rest of my life, it would be: Clayton, Tayshia, Will.
18. If you go on “The Bachelorette,” don’t forget to pack: Swim trunks! I had to borrow from Michelle’s dad.
19. Something I still have from my time on “The Bachelorette” is: My one-on-one date card.
20. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Married and involved with or a host for Bachelor Nation.