BREAKING NEWS: JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers, beloved alums of The Bachelorette, welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Romy Blair Rodgers, after an unexpected emergency C-section on December 23, 2025. Fletcher shared the joyous yet intense experience via Instagram just hours ago, revealing that the couple had to deliver the baby the same day they discovered the need for urgent medical intervention.
“What a whirlwind these last couple of days have been but in the most magical way,” Fletcher, 35, wrote. “At 5:37 PM on December 23, we met our girl. Romy Blair Rodgers, you are our whole world.” The couple, who tied the knot in May 2022, is now embracing their new life as a family of three.
This remarkable moment comes just months after Fletcher announced her pregnancy in August 2025, expressing excitement about starting a family. The couple, who first connected during the 2016 season of The Bachelorette, had previously indicated their eagerness to welcome a child. “I think we’re at that time in our life where we’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, we’ve got to have a kid tomorrow,’” Rodgers, 37, shared in an exclusive interview earlier this year.
The couple had openly discussed their family planning journey, acknowledging the ups and downs they faced along the way. Just last month, Fletcher expressed optimism about their future, stating, “When the time comes and we have a little baby Rodgers, it’ll be a very, very exciting moment.” Today marks that exciting moment as they celebrate the arrival of their daughter.
Fletcher’s heartfelt Instagram post captured the essence of their joy, stating, “Can’t wait to share more but in the meantime soaking up these moments.” Prior to Romy’s birth, Rodgers paid tribute to Fletcher, calling her “the love of my life and future best mom in the world,” reflecting on her strength and resilience throughout the pregnancy journey.
As they embark on this new chapter, Fletcher and Rodgers are sure to share updates about their growing family. The world watches eagerly as this beloved couple navigates parenthood together.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as JoJo and Jordan embrace their new roles as parents.
