Former Bachelor Jake Pavelka is officially off the market as he recently got engaged to his girlfriend of two years, Aimee. The 48-year-old reality star, who starred in season 14 of The Bachelor, shared the exciting news with People in an interview published on February 14.
The couple first met on the dating app Bumble in January 2024 and Jake decided to pop the question on November 22, 2025, at their home in Dallas, Texas. The proposal was a sweet and intimate moment as Jake had set up a romantic scene with rose petals, candles, and a beautiful ring. Aimee was taken by surprise but happily said yes to Jake’s proposal.
Jake confessed to feeling nervous before proposing and even had to come up with a quick excuse to sneak back to their apartment to set up the surprise. Despite the nerves, everything went smoothly, and the couple shared a special moment that they will always cherish.
This engagement marks a new chapter for Jake, who previously appeared on The Bachelorette during Jillian Harris’s season in 2009 before becoming the Bachelor the following year. He proposed to Vienna Girardi in the season finale of The Bachelor, but their relationship ended in June 2010 after a tumultuous few months.
The former couple had a tense reunion on The Bachelorette as they discussed the reasons for their breakup, with Girardi expressing her disappointment in Jake’s priorities at the time. Despite the past drama, Jake has now found happiness with Aimee and is looking forward to starting this new chapter in his life.
The Bachelor franchise has seen its fair share of ups and downs when it comes to relationships, but Jake’s engagement is a reminder that love can still be found even after the cameras stop rolling. Congratulations to Jake and Aimee on their exciting news!
