April 06, 2026 bachelor insider
Hakeem Moulton Stands Up for Rachel Recchia Amid Online Criticism: ‘Leave Rachel Alone'
Speaking up.
Former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia has appeared on various Bachelor Nation and reality TV shows over the years and loves to keep followers updated with her life online.
Rachel has previously answered fan questions about her recent body changes and addressed the harsh criticisms she’s received online.
Last week she got candid on social media and said, “Whenever I post, a majority of the comments are: I don’t look like myself and I don’t look good and I look sick and I was so much more beautiful back then.”
She continued, “I understand that I look different from the first time everyone had seen me on the show. I have been very open and transparent with the filler and botox that I have.”
Rachel also opened up about getting very sick last year and needing a PICC line in her arm, which led to her losing weight. She expressed, “I ended up getting to the smallest weight I’ve ever been.”
Now, Hakeem Moulton from “The Bachelorette” Season 21 and “Bachelor in Paradise” Season 10 is standing up for the former Bachelorette with a new video online.
In a post on his Instagram account, Hakeem said, “Body shaming pilot Rachel like y’all profile pic isn’t fighting for its life is crazy. I want all the smoke…Leave Rachel alone.”
Rachel commented on Hakeem’s video, “Hakeem I’m crying right now 🥹🥹🥹,” and he responded, “We love you queen 🫶🏾”
Other followers filled the comments with their love for Rachel, such as one person who wrote, “[Rachel] is the most beautiful soul, inside and out! Before, now, and always! I’ve followed her from the beginning of her bachelor journey and she is one of the most authentic human beings out there!”
Another person also chimed in, “[Rachel] is so stunning. WHAT on earth are people complaint about? Let ya girl live.”
We appreciate Hakeem standing up for Rachel. This is a good reminder to spread kindness and think twice before saying something negative about someone.
