Former 'Bachelor' star Nick Viall has transitioned from reality TV romance to the joy of parenthood. On February 2nd, Viall and his fiancée, Natalie Joy, welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl named River Rose Viall. The couple excitedly took to Instagram to share the news, revealing that they chose the name River after Natalie's great-grandmother and niece.
In their joint statement, the couple expressed their anticipation for this new chapter in their lives, stating that 'the best part of life starts now.' Alongside the announcement, they shared adorable snapshots of their daughter, capturing precious moments of her peacefully sleeping in her crib, nestled securely in her car seat, and experiencing precious skin-to-skin contact with her doting father.
The couple's pregnancy journey was first revealed to the world in August, seven months after Viall proposed to Joy. They eagerly shared pictures of Joy's growing baby bump and even an ultrasound image, declaring that their 'biggest dream came true.'
During the same month, Viall playfully admitted on his podcast, 'Viall Files,' that he had fibbed about knowing the baby's gender to some curious friends. Explaining his white lie, he humorously stated that he wanted to test the trustworthiness of those around him: 'Sometimes you have to weed out the moles. Every once in a while, I’ll just, like, get to know who you can trust and who you don’t trust.' It seems that Viall enjoyed a playful game of testing loyalty and ensuring that secrets were well-kept.
Before finding love with Natalie Joy in 2020, Viall went through his own public relationship journey. He first gained recognition among Bachelor Nation when he appeared on Season 21 of 'The Bachelor' and proposed to Vanessa Grimaldi. Unfortunately, their love story took a different turn, and they called off their engagement just five months after the finale aired.
In a joint statement addressing the split, Viall and Grimaldi expressed their sadness that their relationship didn't result in the fairytale ending they had hoped for. However, they vowed to be there for each other no matter what. Grimaldi has since moved on and found happiness with businessman Josh Wolfe, whom she married in August 2021, and the couple now shares a son named Winston.
When Viall first met Natalie Joy, he initially noted their age difference and even jokingly asked to see her ID. However, their connection proved strong, and despite his initial hesitation, Viall realized Joy was the one for him. Reflecting on their early days together, Joy quipped during an interview that she held on to Viall because she knew 'he'd come around.'
Now, with the arrival of their precious daughter River Rose, Nick Viall and Natalie Joy have embarked on a new and exciting journey as parents. Their Instagram posts flood with the joy and love they feel for their little bundle of joy, and fans can't help but share in their happiness. The best part of life has indeed begun for this growing family, and we can't wait to see what adventures await them in the future.
