Robby Hayes

Robby Hayes, born Robert Hunter Hayes II on January 5, 1989, in Jacksonville, Florida, is a well-known reality television personality and entrepreneur. The eldest of five siblings, Hayes was a standout swimmer and achieved All-American status while competing at Florida State University. He furthered his education by earning a master’s degree in finance from the University of Miami, laying a foundation for his subsequent career endeavors.

Hayes gained public recognition in 2016 as the runner-up on Season 12 of ABC’s reality dating show, “The Bachelorette,” featuring JoJo Fletcher. His television career continued with appearances on subsequent seasons of “Bachelor in Paradise” (Seasons 4 and 5) and MTV’s “Siesta Key” in 2020. Leveraging his experiences in media and travel gained during his time in the public eye, Hayes transitioned into entrepreneurship.

In addition to his reality TV presence, Hayes is the founder of Rebella, a creative marketing and branding agency. This venture focuses on influencer-driven marketing and content strategy, reflecting his understanding of social media and brand partnerships. He is also a North Florida Real Estate Agent, combining his finance background with his marketing acumen to advise on multi-million dollar brand partnerships and startup scaling.