Are Michael and Rachael Still Together from Are You My First?
No Michael and Rachael are not together. But if you watched the series (one of those shows that lures you in with awkward first dates and big confessions), you’ll remember that they did seem genuinely into each other for a while. There was this date—they went paddle boating, and Michael kept pretending he couldn’t steer, spinning in circles while Rachael fake-yelled at him (“at least we’re not sinking, right?”).
Michael and Rachael's conversation in the show
That kind of goofy energy is what fans held onto, even when the romance felt a little... rocky.
But let’s not kid ourselves: reality TV chemistry doesn’t always translate to real-life routines. Social media was buzzing for ages after the finale, with fans half-joking about scheduling their wedding (“what’s next, a honeymoon on camera?”). Yet pretty soon, comments appeared about separate vacations, suspiciously solo Instagram selfies, and—my guilty pleasure—the cryptic story posts: “Sometimes growth means change,” or, my personal favorite, Rachael’s dramatic shot of a half-eaten croissant captioned, “New mornings.” (Not a breakup announcement, but you know the vibes.)
What Actually Happened After Filming?
So, what went down after the cameras packed up? Well, they tried to make it work. That’s straight from the couple, who did a few interviews that were about as comfortable as a dentist appointment with a bad tooth. Their energy was friendly, even sweet, but with more of a “we’re proud of what we did” tone than “we’re totally smitten.”
A friend who bumped into Michael at a local market (because yes, these things make a story feel real) said he looked “exhausted but kind.” Rachael, meanwhile, posted a cryptic book quote about rainstorms and new beginnings, and deleted it four hours later—classic post-reality show move.
Here’s the rundown:
- Both said in interviews they “learned a lot.”
- They kept up appearances for a few weeks—mutual likes, the odd group hang.
- Eventually, social media got quieter—photos shifted from couple-y to friends and family.
And if you want to know if there was drama? Not really—which is both a relief and a little disappointing if you like messy breakups. No wild tabloid headlines, just a fade-out. Anyone else remembers trying to snoop for breakup-spill comments and instead just finding Rachael’s new yoga class promotion?
Who is Michael from Are You My First?
Michael from "Are You My First?" is that guy who somehow manages to be both charming and just a little bit awkward at the same time. In the show, he was introduced as a graphic designer from Portland, a self-declared “old soul with terrible luck on dating apps,” which probably explains his willingness to join a public experiment in romance.
Michael’s got this slightly nerdy vibe—think snappy t-shirts and a hobby list that includes everything from trivia nights at the local brewery to inexplicably intense frisbee games at the park.
Friends on the show described him as “solid,” and viewers generally found themselves rooting for him, especially after that memorable moment when he tripped on his own shoelace during the first group challenge.
Who is Rachael from Are You My First?
Rachael from "Are You My First?" is more of the spontaneous, energetic counterpart to Michael’s quietly quirky presence. By trade, she’s a pediatric nurse from Minneapolis, and she’s got the kind of laugh that rolls over into snorts if she’s really amused (there are even some blooper reel moments to prove it).
Rachael is open-hearted, quick to tease, and a bit of an adventure magnet; when the show’s producers offered the cast a spontaneous late-night ice cream trip, she was first in the van, no jacket, barely a second thought.
On camera, Rachael balanced being the “group glue”—someone fellow contestants leaned on—with her own streak of independence, occasionally disappearing for solo walks when things in the house got overwhelming.
