Greg Grippo made a big impression on The Bachelorette star Katie Thurston at the first cocktail party of the season, and so he'll definitely be one bachelor to watch in the coming weeks.
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"I appreciate you opening up... I do feel something is there, and once we can get past those nerves, I feel like a great guy is under there!" Katie explained when offering the special rose, hoping to give Greg some validation and confidence.
Greg kissed Katie after he received the rose, and he said he couldn't wait to spend more time with her.
"I can't believe I got this! I can't believe I just got this!... I am so in it," Greg exclaimed while blushing. "Let's do it!"
Katie also told Us Weekly that Greg was "true to himself" on Night 1 and she appreciated how he "didn't try and act cool" or be someone he's not. She also found the fact he was so scared very "endearing."
According to ABC, Greg is "the full package" in that he's "handsome, kind, vulnerable and serious about wanting to settle down."
But will Katie, a 30-year-old bank marketing manager from Lynnwood, WA, fall for this shy and nervous bachelor, or will she direct her attention for towards the more outgoing, loud guys in the room?
By the end of Katie's first night as the Bachelorette, she narrowed down her pool of 30 bachelors to only 23 guys, Greg included.
So does Greg have what it takes to stick around longer, and did he and Katie make a lasting impression?
Until viewers can find out what happens next between Katie and Greg on The Bachelorette, let's learn some things about this suitor right now.
Below is a list of six facts Reality TV World has compiled about Greg Grippo.
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Greg Grippo considers himself a hopeless romantic
The bachelor's idea of a first date would be something active such as riding bikes, dancing or going to a concert.Greg claims he's ready to find that special person to grow old with and treat like a queen.
Greg looks forward to having a big -- or rather huge -- family!
Greg says he isn't rushing to have kids, as he'd like to travel the world with his wife before completely settling down and starting a family.However, Greg doesn't want just one or two kids when that time comes. Instead, he wants to have at least six children!
The Bachelorette suitor is family-oriented
Greg says he's extremely close with his family. He has a brother Joe as well as a sister Samantha.Greg has high standards for a healthy, happy and successful marriage thanks to being raised by his parents, who showed him what love looks like.
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The Bachelorette bachelor didn't stay in New Jersey for college
Formally known as Gregory James Grippo, he attended Saint Michael's College in Vermont, where he majored in Business and minored in Gender Studies.Greg has some athletic skills to show off
The bachelor standing 6'3" tall played basketball all four years of his college career.Greg shot 795 points during his time on the Purple Knights team, and he scored 289 of those points his senior year. Greg also served as team caption his senior year before graduating in 2016.
Greg isn't ashamed to cry
Greg says he cries during movies and isn't ashamed of that, and his biggest pet peeve is slow drivers.As for a dream he'd love to achieve, Greg hopes to one day see Lebron James play basketball in person.
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