History of Colton Underwood in Timeline

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Colton Underwood

Colton Underwood is a former American football player who gained fame through reality television. After a brief stint in the NFL, he appeared on "The Bachelorette" and later became the first openly gay lead on "The Bachelor," a significant moment in the franchise's history.

January 26, 1992: Birth of Colton Underwood

Colton Scott Brown-Underwood was born on January 26, 1992.

May 10, 2014: Underwood Signs with the Chargers

On May 10, 2014, Colton Underwood signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent.

August 30, 2014: Underwood Waived by the Chargers

On August 30, 2014, Colton Underwood was waived by the San Diego Chargers.

September 3, 2014: Underwood Joins the Eagles' Practice Squad

On September 3, 2014, Colton Underwood was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.

September 9, 2014: Underwood Released from Eagles' Practice Squad

On September 9, 2014, Colton Underwood was released from the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.

September 23, 2014: Underwood Returns to the Chargers

On September 23, 2014, Colton Underwood returned to the San Diego Chargers and was signed to their practice squad.

December 29, 2014: Underwood Signs Future Contract with the Chargers

On December 29, 2014, Colton Underwood signed a future contract with the San Diego Chargers.

2014: Colton Underwood's NFL Career Begins

In 2014, Colton Underwood began his journey as an undrafted free agent in the NFL, signing with the San Diego Chargers.

September 5, 2015: Underwood Waived by the Chargers

On September 5, 2015, Colton Underwood was waived by the San Diego Chargers.

September 6, 2015: Underwood Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 6, 2015, Colton Underwood was placed on injured reserve by the San Diego Chargers.

September 10, 2015: Underwood Waived from Injured Reserve

On September 10, 2015, Colton Underwood was waived from injured reserve by the San Diego Chargers.

December 1, 2015: Underwood Joins the Raiders' Practice Squad

On December 1, 2015, Colton Underwood was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.

January 2016: Underwood Founds the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation

In January 2016, Colton Underwood founded the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation to support people with cystic fibrosis.

August 29, 2016: Underwood Released by the Raiders

On August 29, 2016, Colton Underwood was released by the Oakland Raiders.

2016: Underwood Begins Dating Aly Raisman

Colton Underwood began dating gymnast Aly Raisman in 2016 after asking her out online.

2017: Underwood and Raisman's Relationship Ends

In 2017, Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman ended their relationship.

January 2018: The Legacy Project Launches

In January 2018, the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation launched the Legacy Project, to provide AffloVests to children in the US with cystic fibrosis.

September 4, 2018: Underwood Announced as the Bachelor

On September 4, 2018, ABC announced Colton Underwood would be the lead for season 23 of The Bachelor.

September 21, 2018: Underwood Begins Filming "The Bachelor"

On September 21, 2018, Colton Underwood began filming for The Bachelor and met three contestants on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

November 2018: Underwood Begins Dating Cassie Randolph

Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph began dating in November 2018 after meeting on "The Bachelor".

2019: Underwood Blackmailed into Coming Out

In 2019, Colton Underwood was blackmailed into coming out as gay when an anonymous man threatened to release photos of Underwood at a gay sauna.

May 2020: Underwood and Randolph End Relationship

In May 2020, Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph ended their relationship.

September 2020: Randolph Files Restraining Order Against Underwood

In September 2020, Cassie Randolph filed a restraining order against Colton Underwood alleging stalking and harassment.

April 14, 2021: Underwood's Netflix Series Announced

On April 14, 2021, Variety reported that Colton Underwood would star in a six-episode Netflix series produced by Jeff Jenkins.

September 1, 2021: Underwood Begins Dating Jordan C. Brown

On September 1, 2021, Colton Underwood was reported to be dating Jordan C. Brown.

December 3, 2021: "Coming Out Colton" Premieres on Netflix

On December 3, 2021, Colton Underwood's docu-series "Coming Out Colton" premiered on Netflix.

December 2021: Underwood Confirms Relationship with Brown

In December 2021, Colton Underwood publicly confirmed his relationship with Jordan C. Brown.

February 2022: Underwood and Brown Get Engaged

Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown got engaged in February 2022.

May 13, 2023: Underwood and Brown Marry

On May 13, 2023, Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown were married.

May 21, 2024: Underwood and Brown Announce Pregnancy

On May 21, 2024, Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown announced they were expecting their first child.

October 2024: Underwood and Brown Expecting a Boy

Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown are expecting a baby boy in October 2024.

2024: Underwood Appears on "The Masked Singer"

In 2024, Colton Underwood competed in season eleven of The Masked Singer as "Lovebird" and was eliminated alongside DeMarcus Ware as "Koala".