“They Go on a Bulls–t Show”
In the year 2016, Jordan made a notable appearance on The Bachelorette, a reality dating show that has since captivated audiences. Amazingly, he has been happily married to the rose-bearer JoJo Fletcher since 2022. Their journey from the show to marriage has been a fascinating story of love and commitment that fans continue to follow closely.
During a pivotal moment, Jordan introduced JoJo to his family, including his eldest brother Luke Rodgers, at a family dinner. This event was marked by the conspicuous absence of two chairs at the table, which were reportedly left empty for Aaron and his then-girlfriend Olivia. This unusual setup quickly revealed to millions that the Packers quarterback, Aaron, was estranged from the rest of his family, sparking curiosity and concern among fans.
Luke expressed the family’s sentiments on The Bachelorette, stating, “We miss our brother.” He conveyed a heartfelt wish that, “God brings things full circle. And just wish that everything would just get back to us being a family.” This emotional plea highlighted the deep-seated issues within the family and their longing for reconciliation.
However, Aaron responded sharply, criticizing the family’s actions. He stated, “They go on a bulls–t show and leave two empty chairs,” during his feature in the series Enigma. Aaron felt that the decision to leave the chairs empty was a deliberate choice to gain notoriety, claiming, “my brother just went on to get famous?his words, not mine?that he ended up winning.” This perspective added another layer of complexity to their familial relationship.
Aaron further emphasized his exclusion by stating that he was never even invited to the dinner, which took place during the NFL season. He remarked, “A dinner I was never asked to go to,” then added with a hint of defiance, “not that I would have gone.” His comments underscored the growing rift and the emotions surrounding family dynamics.
E! News reached out to Jordan, Ed, and Darla for a response to Aaron’s comments featured in Enigma, but as of yet, no replies have been received. In a previous interview with E! following his hometown episode’s airing in 2016, Jordan emphasized his commitment to honesty, stating that he aimed to be transparent with JoJo about his background and family situation.
