The Bachelorette lineup for Season 16 had seen some pretty solid suitors vying for the
heart of Tayshia Adams, who took over when Clare Crawley left the show. Brendan Morais
kept a low profile through it all. Here's every surprising thing you might not know
about the turtleneck enthusiast.
One look at this Massachusetts native's Instagram page and it's clear Brendan Morais is a part-time
model. Though he didn't talk about it on the show, Brendan has posted tons of photos of
him modeling for various campaigns on social media.
Brendan is under NEMG model & talent management, and according to his portfolio, he has a wide
range when it comes to his modeling versatility. He's also represented by the Maggie Agency,
and according to his brother, Dan Morais, Tayshia Adams wasn't the only one who's noticed
Brendan's physical appeal.
Speaking about Brendan in an interview with the Milford Daily News, Dan said,
"He's obviously extremely talented and has the body of a Greek god. He's obviously a
stud."
Many contestants go onto The Bachelorette to find love, but not everyone is ready for
the commitment of having kids right after getting engaged. But Brendan Morais checked
all the boxes, as he not only knew what he wanted in a wife, but he was also forthcoming
about being ready to be a father.
Brendan's bio on ABC explains that his readiness to have a family stems from a tragic incident:
Brendan lost his father at a young age, and ever since he's felt that his purpose in life
is to father children of his own.
Additionally, Brendan spoke about his desire for a family on a one-on-one date with Tayshia
Adams. On the date, he expressed how he wants to be a dad, and alluded to the fact that
his previous relationship ended due to the fact that she didn't want kids. That would
certainly be a deal-breaker for Brendan.
Brendan Morais is a model, roofer, and, perhaps not surprisingly, an actor, as he's been in
a few films and commercials over the past few years. The Bachelorette heartthrob has
appeared in commercials for Jeep, Fage Greek yogurt, Truly Hard Seltzer and Jos. A. Bank
. Pretty impressive!
But Brendan hasn't stopped at the small screen, as he's also appeared in several short and
feature-length films. According to IMDb, Brendan appeared in shorts Chances and Ace of Spades
in 2017. He also starred in the feature film Get Rich Free, an adventure comedy that also
came out in 2017.
While Brendan's work in films is still relatively unknown, it's possible the reality TV star
will find some bigger roles to showcase his acting chops, since he became wildly popular
when he was vying for Tayshia Adams' heart.
Brendan Morais is a man of many talents -- talents which include being a basketball player and
coach. According to the Milford Daily News, Brendan played on the basketball team when
he attended Bethany Christian — and was a star player.
Coached by his brother, Dan Morais, Brendan became a force to be reckoned with at his
school. Then, after high school, The Bachelorette star went on to play for Mass Bay Community
College, before coming back to his hometown to coach middle school and junior varsity
basketball alongside his brother. And he clearly still has skills since he was seen shooting
hoops with Tayshia Adams on episodes of The Bachelorette.
It was established on The Bachelorette that Brendan Morais wants to start a large family
in the future, but he also has a big place in his heart for the family he already has.
After losing their father, Brendan's brother, Dan became the male authority figure in Brendan's
life. In an interview with the Milford Daily News, Dan discussed their relationship, saying
that Brendan is very family-oriented, staying close to his younger siblings and his mother.
During hometowns, Brendan's family-oriented nature was on full display on a date with
Tayshia Adams. A surprise guest showed up in the form of Brendan's niece, who was just
as charming as her uncle.
"Hello everybody. Today I am going to be teaching Uncle Brendan how to do 'This Little Light
of Mine' on the piano."
Audiences got to see a secret handshake and the overall family-guy nature that Brendan
has; according to his brother, what was shown on camera is genuine, as he confirmed in the
interview that all of his children are very close with their uncle.
Brendan Morais is certainly a man of many talents. Adding to the list of his various
skills and professions, Brendan is also a commercial roofer who works for his family's
business. He formerly lived in Southern California, not too far from The Bachelor mansion in Agoura
Hills, but he moved back to Massachusetts in order to help out with the family roofing
business, as well as to be closer to them.
Brendan's brother, Dan opened up about his roofing business in an interview with the
Milford Daily News. He explained that Brendan worked on roofing jobs through college, and
went full-time several years after that. And what does Brendan's brother have to say of
his abilities? Apparently, Brendan is good at almost everything, as his brother describes
him as "meticulous" in his work ethic. Dan also shared that his little brother takes
pride in his work, which, quote, "extends to other facets of his life, including his
regular gym routine and overall tidiness."
Not every part of Brendan Morais' story is as dazzling as his bright blue eyes, and one
of those facets is his former relationship. Brendan was married to his high school sweetheart,
Simone Santos, after the two tied the knot at a young age. The pair were very close,
and can be seen in a 2013 YouTube clip sitting next to each other while watching their friend
Sam Alves' audition on The Voice.
Although the marriage only lasted a couple of years, Brendan said on his one-on-one date
with Tayshia Adams that there are no hard feelings between them. He revealed that they
were high school sweethearts, with families who had been close since elementary school.
And though Brendan did say would have, quote, "stuck it out" with his previous wife, the
fact that she did not appear to want kids ended up being a dealbreaker for him.
While Brendan Morais seemed head-over-heels for Tayshia Adams, he also expressed some
hesitation when it came to getting engaged at the end of the show.
"As amazing as Tayshia was, I wanted to do something that wasn't gonna in the long run
hurt her."
During the lie detector group date, whether it was legitimate or not, Brendan had some
orange lights on his answers when he was asked a series of questions.
Most notably, when he was asked if he was ready to meet Tayshia's family and if he was
ready for her to meet his, both indications from the test said he wasn't being truthful
when he said yes.
Though Brendan was given a rose at the following ceremony, things soon took a turn, and Brendan
quit the show before Fantasy Suites. Noting that he wants a wife and family more than
anything, he explained,
"There's a big part of me that needs time to grow because I still think there are pieces
of myself that I need to pick up. All I want is to give you my whole heart, but as I sit
here today, my heart isn't whole."
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