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There comes a time in every Bachelorette finalists life when he has to show his sensitive side and reveal an emotional life story if he wants to stay in the game. On Monday night, it was Jordan Rodgerss turn and boy, did he deliver, becoming the first contestant touse this moment to spill family drama about a celebrity sibling.
For anyone not aware, Jordan (a front-runner and the most highly hyped contestant this season) is the younger brother of superstar Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. When Jordan was revealed as one of JoJo Fletchers suitors, there were lots of jokes about how Aaron and his girlfriend, actress Olivia Munn could possibly make an appearance if Jordan made it to the home town date stage. Turns out that will definitely not happen because, as Jordan explained during the episode, he and Aaron are estranged to the point where hes not even sure Aaron knows hes on the show.
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Jordan made headlines last month when he went on the Garbage Time podcast and hinted at a complicated relationship with his older brother, but thats nothing compared to sharing the story on national television. During a one-on-one date with JoJo, Jordan was determined to open up, especially because it was right before JoJo narrowed the fieldto the final four guys, who would all get home town dates.
They started talking about home town date week,and Jordan admitted that he hasnt brought a girl home in years. He started ticking off the members of the family JoJo would meet: His parents, Darla and Ed; his oldest brother, Luke; and Lukes dog, Carl. Yeah, Jordan continued. And, um, my middle brother wont be there.
And thats Aaron? JoJo asked. Okay. Why?
Uh oh. Yeah, Aaron, Jordan said, looking a bit nervous. Like I said, I have a great relationship with my brother Luke. Me and Aaron dont really have that much of a relationship.
Cue the sad music literally, a somber melody started playing in the background.
Its just kind of the way hes chosen to do life, Jordan added.
Whoa was hegoing to throw his superstar brother under the bus? And imply any estrangement was his fault?
I chose to stay close with my family and my parents and my brother, and, um, yeah, its just its not ideal, Jordan continued.
Okay, so he did go there. But Jordan quickly followed up to say that he doesnt hold it against him.
I love him, and and, uh and I cant imagine what its like to be in his shoes and have the pressure he has and the demands from people that he has. Dont have hard feelings against him, its just how things go right now.
Does he know that youre doing [this show]? JoJo asked with a look of dismay, which people on Twitterinterpreted as her realizing she wouldnt have a shot at free Packers tickets.
I dont think so, Jordan confessed.
So you guys dont talk at all, JoJo confirmed.
No, not really, Jordan said.
He didnt go into detail, but definitely hinted at some severe sibling rivalry and insecurity. Earlier, Jordan had bristled when fellow contestant James Taylor called him entitled, and Jordan wanted JoJo to know that description hit a nerve.
That just really strikes a chord with me. Just, like, that kind of word, because its just not who I am, because, frankly, at every step of my life, I was just kind of disappointed, Jordan said. No matter what I did, it was never good enough for a coach or for a teammate, because I was being compared to someone who did it the best.
Cue the even sadder music. When I walked away from playing I couldve kept playing, but football didnt define me, Jordan said, referencing his brief NFL career. And not having a great relationship with my brother Aaron, or what people think that relationship should be, didnt define me. Im defined by the character I have and I just wanted you to know where Im coming from with that.
Although family drama is a staple of reality television, its far more unusual to occur when the family member has no involvement in the show. Either way, it worked JoJo gave Jordan a rose at the end of the episode. Looks like theres more Aaron talk to come: In the preview for next weeks episode, JoJo confronts his brother Luke about Jordans issues with Aaron.
Its something we dont really talk about a whole lot, Luke says.
JoJos voice-over sounds concerned. Jordan doesnt have a relationship with his brother Aaron, but I didnt realize this wound is as deep as it is, she says in the preview. So now Im nervous.
(This post has been updated.)
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