In his quest for a second chance at love Sam McKinney a 27-year-old contractor hailing from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has captured the attention of many with revelations from his past. On the first evening of “The Bachelorette” Season 21 where he received the coveted First Impression Rose from Jenn Tran, Sam disclosed that his former fiancée had been unfaithful to him. This revelation has left fans eager to uncover the identity of the woman who shattered his heart prior to his endeavor to open it once more for Jenn.
Sam, who had been single for nearly a year before joining the show, recounted his experience during a confessional interview. He spoke of a girl he had known since middle school, to whom he had been engaged. They had meticulously planned their future together, but the relationship was irrevocably damaged by her infidelity. “That was undoubtedly the most profound heartbreak I’ve ever endured” he confessed. “But I refused to let that situation deter me from pursuing my dreams of becoming a husband and a father.”
Who is Sam M.’s ex-fiancee from The Bachelorette Season 21?
Though Sam has not publicly confirmed the identity of his ex-fiancée, it is widely believed that he was engaged to a woman named Sierrah McCarthy-Welch. Sam first shared a photograph with Sierrah on Facebook in March 2021, which garnered affectionate comments from Sierrah, indicating their relationship status at the time. Further photos shared in August 2021 and September 2022 seemed to solidify their bond, with Sierrah expressing her love in the comments. A family member, Janice Hopkins Welch, also commented, expressing hopes for their future wedding.
Interestingly, a wedding registry on The Knot lists a couple named Sierrah McCarthy and Samuel McKinney, believed to be the same Sam and Sierrah, with a planned wedding date of August 30, 2024. Although the registry appears to be outdated, it still contains items such as three cocktail glasses from Crate & Barrel. According to the source Reality Steve, Sam and Sierrah’s relationship ended in January 2024.
Sierrah’s LinkedIn profile indicates she is also from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and attended Catawba College, where she majored in biology with a minor in communications. She has worked at Downwind Sails, a water sports company, since 2016, progressing from first mate to captain. As of now, neither Sam nor Sierrah follows each other on Instagram, and Sierrah’s social media profiles are set to private. Her LinkedIn lists her last name as McCarthy, and she has not remarried, despite speculation.
In a turn of events, a woman named Rayleigh shared a TikTok video during the premiere week of “The Bachelorette” Season 21, claiming she met Sam at a wedding in October 2023. They allegedly maintained contact, with Rayleigh visiting him once and Sam visiting her twice. Rayleigh, a Texas State University graduate as of May 2024, asserted that Sam never mentioned his intention to join “The Bachelorette” during the six months they were involved, and she only learned of it when he left for filming.
Reality Steve reported that Sam sent Rayleigh a lengthy note while en route to the show, placing the burden of their relationship’s future on her. Rayleigh also mentioned that Sam continued to be in contact with his ex-fiancée during their time together, despite their purported breakup in January 2024.
Upon returning from filming, Sam allegedly reconnected with Rayleigh, mentioning plans to attend her graduation, which he later canceled due to his sister’s wedding. Reality Steve speculated that Sam’s departure from the show by Week 6 was prearranged with production, as he needed to attend his sister’s wedding.
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“Everything he says to Jenn in the upcoming episodes is total and utter nonsense,” Reality Steve remarked. “He could never have won. He was never allowed to win because he had to leave. So when you watch Sam in the next few episodes, remember that anything he says to Jenn is complete fabrication.”
Rayleigh further claimed that Sam ended things with her after another woman from his gym contacted her, revealing that she was also involved with him. Additionally, Rayleigh mentioned that Sam referred to Jenn as a “liar” and suggested that Jenn’s emotions were inconsistent, implying that the show’s outcome would reflect this instability.
“The Bachelorette” airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC and is available for streaming on Hulu.
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