Bachelor Clayton Echard Brings Girlfriend Susie "Back Where It All Started"

After one of the most dramatic seasons of The Bachelor ever, star Clayton Echard and girlfriend Susie Evans are happier than ever. Recently, the couple visited Clayton’s hometown of Eureka, Missouri.

Thanks to insight from People, here is the scoop on Clayton Echard and Susie Evans’ trip to Missouri!

Clayton Echard Goes Home

In a recent Instagram story, the former Bachelor revealed that he and his girlfriend Susie Evans had traveled to Eureka, Missouri to visit his hometown. The two also visit Clayton’s old high school and football field.

The happy couple are both smiling and enjoying their time together.

Clayton says, “Had to take Suz back to the hometown,” and adds, “On the football field, back where it all started, baby! Woo! Ol’ Eureka Wildcats! Never gets old, never gets old.”

Clayton and Susie’s Love Story

While Clayton and Susie are happy together now, their journey was not always easy. After the season finale of The Bachelor aired in March of 2022, Evans and Echard announced their relationship to the public.

Their reunion split Bachelor Nation, with many wondering why Evans left during the Fantasy Suites episodes after learning that Clayton Echard had been intimate with other contestants Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey while they were all in Iceland.

After a very messy finale, Clayton and Susie’s relationship was up in the air, but now they are happier than ever. Rachel and Gabby are now going to star together in the next season of The Bachelorette!