October 15, 2025 bachelor insider
20 Questions with Cheryl: Find Out Her Favorite Part of Being on ‘The Golden Bachelor’
Learn more about the Bachelor Nation star!
Fans are getting to know Cheryl on Mel’s season of “The Golden Bachelor,” and now she’s opening up exclusively to BachelorNation.com, answering 20 rapid-fire questions.
Get to know Cheryl a little better below!
1. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is: I admire Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins as they were high school sweethearts and have built a beautiful family. Their love for each other seems truly genuine and shines beyond the camera lens!
2. My guilty pleasure is: Are you ready? Eating 3 plates of spaghetti for dinner. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I pass out from the food coma an hour later. Lol
3. The best relationship advice I ever received was: When someone shows who they are, you better believe it because you aren't changing anyone.
4. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most [insert zodiac sign] trait would be: My zodiac sign is cancer. I would have to say that loyalty would be my most cancer aligned trait. Loyalty is royalty.
5. My biggest pet peeve is: Dirty dishes left in the sink after a meal! I will literally wash other people's dishes if I see them in their sink.
6. The first thing I do when I wake up is: Make my bed. It's the first win of the day!
7. My last meal on earth would be: My son, Tyson's, dry rubbed Ribeye Steak with buttered mashed potatoes, a big salad and a glass of red wine.
8. The song that always makes me want to dance is: The Bee Gees - Staying Alive. I have vivid memories of dance floors almost collapsing when this song would come on in the late 70's and early 80's.
9. My current phone screen saver is: An eagle flying over the top of a mountain with an epic sunset.
10. The person that inspires me the most is: My late father. He said, "I will teach you everything you need to know about business." This was a daily conversation around the table for breakfast. He taught me how to soar with the eagles, and I did.
11. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: Titanic. A true classic.
12. The most famous person who I'd love to meet is: Alicia Keys. She is an amazing artist who I hold in high regard as a great human being as well.
13. The last thing I Googled is: Bamboo rice. I've never had it, but it's looking good!
14. My favorite part of being on “The Golden Bachelor” was: All of the friendships that were made along the journey. The women I shared the experience with were some of the most beautiful and loving people I have ever met.
15. Being on “The Golden Bachelor" taught me: Anything is possible! Never settle, follow your dreams. They might just come true.
16. My advice for anyone who goes on “The Golden Bachelor” in the future is: Have fun and enjoy the experience. Be your authentic self.
17. If I had to hang out with only three people from Bachelor Nation for the rest of my life, it would be: Monica, Debbie and Roxy. All of the girls were caring and fun, but these three shared a space with me and we really got to know each other.
18. If you go on “The Golden Bachelor," don’t forget to pack: Your hottest swimsuits.
19. Something I still have from my time on “The Golden Bachelor” is: A set of Pajamas bearing the face of Mel on them. One of a kind, for sure.
20. Where do you see yourself in five years? Traveling the world with my soulmate.