The hairstylist, who has been featured on The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Winter Games, was named the season 16 Bachelorette in March 2020. “I cannot believe it. I mean, six years later,” Clare said on Good Morning America at the time. “What is happening?”

The reality personality, 39, made history as the oldest Bachelorette lead in the franchise.

“I feel like a lot of people put [age] out there as this negative thing, but for me, it just is more years under my belt, more learning and knowing what I want, what I don’t want and what I won’t settle for,” she said on GMA. “I’m wondering if they’re ready for me, for my age. I feel that would be more of an issue than me with them, because I feel so much younger at heart than my actual age. I’m proud of my age, but I just feel younger. That, to me, is what’s important.”

At the time, Clare added that she knows what she wants in a husband.

“The most important thing is, I want a man who will take off his armor,” she said. “I want a man who’s strong, who’s willing to take off the body armor, open himself up, and be vulnerable. I think that’s some serious strength right there.”

During her historic season, she connected with Dale Moss on night one and less than two weeks later, the pair got engaged. Unfortunately, the romance ended after only a few months.

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This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Sarah Hearon