What Happened to Evan Bass?
Evan Bass is an American television personality and businessperson best known for his appearances on ABC's 'The Bachelorette' and 'Bachelor in Paradise'. He married fellow contestant Carly Waddell in 2017, with whom he had two children, before their highly publicized divorce in 2020. As of 2026, Bass continues to co-parent his children and has been in a private relationship since at least 2023.
Quick Answer
Evan Bass, known from 'The Bachelorette' and 'Bachelor in Paradise', married Carly Waddell in 2017, and they had two children before announcing their separation in December 2020. Following their divorce, Bass has focused on co-parenting his five children (three from a previous marriage and two with Waddell). He has been in a private relationship with Kristen Rodgers since at least June 2023, though recent updates on their relationship status are scarce due to their privacy.
📊Key Facts
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Born in Nashville, Tennessee
Evan Bass was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Appears on The Bachelorette Season 12
Evan Bass was a contestant on JoJo Fletcher's season of 'The Bachelorette', where he was eliminated in week 5.
Appears on Bachelor in Paradise Season 3 and gets engaged
Bass joined 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 3, where he met Carly Waddell and proposed to her in the season finale.
Marries Carly Waddell
Evan Bass and Carly Waddell married in a televised ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Announces first pregnancy with Carly Waddell
The couple announced they were expecting their first child together, due in February 2018.
Daughter Isabella Evelyn Bass born
Evan and Carly welcomed their daughter, Isabella Evelyn Bass.
Announces second pregnancy with Carly Waddell
Evan and Carly announced they were expecting their second child, a boy.
Son Charles 'Charlie' Wolfe Bass born
The couple welcomed their son, Charles 'Charlie' Wolfe Bass.
Ordered to pay $150,000 over deceptive ads
Evan Bass was ordered to pay $150,000 by the Tennessee Attorney General over allegedly 'deceptive' advertisements for his erectile dysfunction clinic.
Announces separation and divorce from Carly Waddell
Evan and Carly publicly announced their decision to separate and divorce after three years of marriage. Carly later stated they officially separated the day after Thanksgiving 2020.
Discusses divorce details publicly
Evan Bass opened up about his divorce from Carly Waddell on the 'Talking It Out' podcast, stating they 'didn't set the foundation' for their marriage.
Begins dating Kristen Rodgers (earliest known activity)
Social media activity indicates Evan Bass began dating Kristen Rodgers around this time, though their relationship was publicly revealed later.
Relationship with Kristen Rodgers revealed
News outlets reported that Evan Bass had been quietly dating Kristen Rodgers for at least a year.
Carly Waddell confirms co-parenting, no romantic rekindling
Carly Waddell stated in an Instagram Q&A that her relationship with Evan Bass is focused solely on co-parenting their children, with no romantic interest.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Evan Bass first gained public recognition as a contestant on season 12 of ABC's reality dating show, 'The Bachelorette', in 2016, vying for JoJo Fletcher's heart. Prior to his reality TV career, Bass worked as an erectile dysfunction specialist and founded the Tennessee Men's Clinic.
His journey in the 'Bachelor' franchise continued on season 3 of 'Bachelor in Paradise' later in 2016, where he met and developed a relationship with Carly Waddell. Despite an unconventional start, Bass proposed to Waddell in the season finale. The couple married in a televised ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on June 17, 2017, officiated by then-host Chris Harrison. Together, they welcomed two children: daughter Isabella Evelyn on February 15, 2018, and son Charles 'Charlie' Wolfe on November 12, 2019. Bass also has three older sons, Nathan, Liam, and Ensley, from a previous marriage.
In December 2019, Bass faced legal issues when he was ordered to pay $150,000 over allegedly 'deceptive' advertisements for his erectile dysfunction clinic. A year later, in December 2020, Bass and Waddell announced their 'difficult decision to separate' after three years of marriage. Carly later clarified that the separation occurred the day after Thanksgiving 2020. Both Bass and Waddell have spoken publicly about the reasons for their split, with Bass stating they 'didn't set the foundation in the way that we should have,' and Waddell noting that they focused more on their children than their relationship, and that Bass ultimately decided to end the marriage.
Since their divorce, Bass and Waddell have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship for Isabella and Charlie. As of April 2026, Carly Waddell confirmed there is no chance of a romantic rekindling between them, emphasizing their focus on co-parenting. In his personal life, it was revealed in August 2024 that Evan Bass had been quietly dating Kristen Rodgers, with social media activity indicating their relationship began at least by June 2023. The couple has maintained a private relationship, and as of August 2026, there are no further public updates on their current status.
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