Who Is The Bachelorette's Michael Allio?

While Thurston as the Bachelorette is sure to have a difficult decision with the plethora of male contestants, many will not have what it takes to handle the extreme pressures of the show. Michael Allio has already been through much worse than reality TV can throw at him. The doting father was once also a dedicated husband. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, tragedy struck the young couple when Allio's wife, Laura, found a lump in her breast while nursing their then-7-month-old son. Despite aggressive treatment, Laura died in 2019. 

As a single dad, Allio says that his son comes with him as a package deal for any new lady in his life. His bio details that "His dream woman is compassionate, empathetic, resilient and not easily offended." More than a lot of people, he understands that life may be short, so he's more than ready to find that special someone. While strolls along the beach are nice, he prefers the mountains. And, if Katie knows any '90s R&B or rap tunes, she'd do well to let him know, as he loves that genre of music. 

Time will tell what Thurston is looking for in her dream man, but it's hard to imagine that Allio doesn't have many of those qualities as he's already proven to be an epically devoted husband and father. Even if he doesn't end up receiving the final rose, he's sure to receive plenty of offers from viewers.