Derek Peth is known for his appearances on two reality television series. In 2018, he was one of the contestants on ‘The Bachelorette’, although he wasn’t the contestant selected by Bachelorette JoJo Fletcher. However, appearing on this series led to him being chosen as one of the contestants on the fourth season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ in 2019. He is now raising his profile thanks to appearing in both series, but there are still many things that people do not know about him. Here are 10 things that you probably didn’t know about the reality television star Derek Peth.
1. He is Very Athletic
Looking at his physique, it is hardly surprising to learn that Derek Peth is very athletic. He is particularly good at track and field events, In fact, he was a three-time NCAA All-American in track and field, says Reality TV World.
2. He is Not a Health Nut
What is more surprising is that Derek Peth is not a health nut. Despite his toned body and the fact that he is athletic, he does not constantly worry about keeping trim. This is especially the case when it comes to his diet. Peth likes to eat lots of junk food and has even admitted that he sometimes eats two Snickers bars for his lunch. Many people would be envious that he can get away with eating so much chocolate and still look so good.
3. He is Scared of Kittens
A bizarre fact about Derek Peth is that he is absolutely terrified of fluffy kittens. This is a rather strange fear to have and does not quite fit with his manly persona. He has never said where he thinks this fear stems from or what it is about kittens that he finds so scary. His fear is strictly limited to kittens, though, and he does not have a fear of other animals and he has said that he is a big dog lover.
4. Peth Looks Like Jim Halpert
Fans of ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ noticed that Derek Peth looked rather familiar to them. They began to joke that because he is a tall, blue-eyed man with no tattoos, that he looks a bit like Jim Halpert. This actor is best known for his roles in ‘Something Borrowed’ and ‘The Office’. Peth doesn’t mind that fans have made this comparison and sees it as a joke.
5. He Used to Look Like Harry Potter
It is possible that people comparing him to Jim Halpert is an upgrade for Derek Peth as people used to say he looked like Harry Potter. When he was younger, he wore glasses. Combined with his dark hair, his glasses made him look very like the popular wizard from the J.K. Rowling series of books and films. As an adult, he probably considers it a compliment that he now looks more like Jim Halpert.
6. He Describes Himself as a Nerd
According to Earn the Necklace, Derek Peth describes himself as a bit of a nerd. He has said this because some of his favorite films include ‘Hook’, ‘Field of Dreams’, and ‘Star Wars’. He has also said that his favorite historical figure is Ben Franklin because of his ability to view the world through the eyes of a child and because he can balance a good ethic with a creative side. This shows that Peth is not only a nerd, but he is also a deep thinker.
7. He Grew Up in a Small Town
Derek Peth was born in 1987 in a small town called Waverly in Iowa. The population of this town is just 9,000 people. As a teen, he attended Waverley-Shell Rock High School and then Wartburg College. An interesting fact is that his father was the basketball coach at the college he attended. His current home is a little different from the small town in which he grew up as he now resides in New York City.
8. He is a Commercial Banker
When he is not taking part in reality television series, Derek Peth works as a commercial banker. However, it is not known for which firm he works. It is possible that this is for contractual reasons that forbid him from naming his employers and being seen as a representation of them and their business affairs. Online, Peth has listed his skills as including banking, portfolio management, credit risk, business analysis, and investments.
9. He Has a Creative and Musical Side
Despite having a very serious and responsible job that requires lots of academic skills, Peth also has a musical and creative side to him. He can play the guitar, and there is evidence of this on his social media pages as he has posted photographs of himself playing this instrument. He can also sing rather well, and he has uploaded a video of himself singing to ‘Nice and Slow’, a hit song released by Usher. If Peth has enjoyed being in the limelight during his appearances on reality television series, then these musical talents could potentially help him to further his career in the entertainment industry.
10. Peth Has Dated Taylor Nolan and Stephanie Pratt
When he met Taylor Nolan on ‘The Bachelorette’ in 2018, the pair were inseparable during filming. In the season finale, viewers saw the pair get engaged. Following the series, Peth and Nolan remained a couple for a year before they finally split, says Soap Hub. He soon put himself back out on the dating scene and began dating Stephanie Pratt, who is one of the stars of ‘The Hills’. It was rumored that the couple went on several dated. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out between them and they called it a day. As Peth was single again, it left him free to sign up to appear in the fourth season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’. Now he is back on with his search for love. Hopefully, he will have more luck with his love life soon.
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