This season of
The Bachelorette has delivered an unprecedented cast shake-up, a “grown-ass man” contest, and COVID-compliant hometown dates. It also, thankfully, gave us Dr. Joe Park.
Although eliminated by Tayshia Adams, this season’s (second) lead, in the seventh episode, the New York City-based anesthesiologist quickly cemented fan-favorite status with his positive spirit, good (though self-deprecating) humor, and complete inability to trash-talk. But hey he’s a lover, not a fighter.
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As if Bachelor Nation couldn’t love him more, the running community has one more reason Dr. Joe is a runner and triathlete who volunteers as a running guide for Achilles International. The organization supports and aims to empower disabled persons through achievements in athletics like running, swimming, and bicycling.