Colton Underwood is a television personality, producer, author and former professional football player. After a standout collegiate career at Illinois State, he played in the NFL with teams including the Chargers and Raiders. He became a household name after joining "The Bachelorette,'' "Bachelor in Paradise," and eventually leading "The Bachelor." In 2021, Underwood starred in coming Out Colton,'' a deeply personal docuseries that followed his journey navigating life as a gay man in the public eye.

He is also a New York Times bestselling author of "The First Time," where he candidly shared his experiences with identity, pressure and growth. Now focused on production, he is developing projects that push boundaries across unscripted and scripted formats - from heartfelt parenting podcasts to college athletics storytelling - always with a lens of authenticity and cultural relevance. Underwood lives in Los Angeles with his husband, Jordan, and their son, Bishop, embracing the beautiful chaos of dad life and storytelling that entertains, challenges and connects.