Chris Soules is an American reality star and farmer. He was the star of season 19 of ABC’s The Bachelor. His television credits include The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars and Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition.
On April 24, 2017, Soules was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal truck/tractor accident in Aurora, Iowa that left a 66-year-old Iowa man dead. Soules, On May 8, 2017, he was formally charged with "hit and run, resulting in death". He faces up to five years in prison if found guilty. His arraignment was set for Tuesday, May 23. The date of his trial will be set on January 18, 2018.
Soules was born on November 6, 1981, in Arlington, Iowa. His real name is Christopher Douglas Soules. His parents are Gary and Linda. He has three older sisters, Lisa, Lori, and Jaci.
He became a favorite contestant of a huge number of fans during the tenth season of the famous reality show "The Bachelorette", where he finished third place and again making him as the Bachelor for season 19 of another reality show "The Bachelor". Later he appeared on other shows like Dancing with the stars and Worst Cooks in America where he kept entertaining the show observers which helped him gain more fame one after another.
Soules is a fourth-generation farmer in Arlington, Iowa. He learned how to drive a tractor at a young age. Soules attended Starmont High School where he competed in football, track, and wrestling. During this time he earned his State FFA degree in soybean proficiency in 2000. Soules continued his education at Iowa State University. He graduated in 2004 with a double major in agricultural studies and agronomy.
Soules lives in his hometown of Arlington where he spends his time helping out his father on the farm. Prior to his reality television appearance, he dated his college sweetheart Sheena Schreck and intended getting engaged to her. However, they call off their relationship before walking down the aisle. Following his appearance on The Bachelor, he was engaged to 29-year-old Chicago, Illinois resident, Whitney Bischoff, the winner of season 19th of ABC’s The Bachelor. But once again couple broke off their engagement after their six months of dating in May 2015. Chris Soules is active on Instagram and Facebook, He has 712k followers on Instagram and 186k followers on Facebook.
Chris Soules is 6ft 1inch tall and His body weighs 78kg. He has light blue eyes and brown hair.
He has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.