There’s no question that Megan Marx has made a big splash in reality television. She has appeared on both The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, gaining thousands of fans along the way. She famously rejected Richie Strahan’s red rose and fell in love with co-contestant Tiffany Scanlon before later dating another co-contestant, Jake Ellis.
If you want to learn more about Megan Marx, here are some of the top FAQs about her.
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What Is Megan Marx’s Real Name?
While plenty of celebrities change up their name for the media, this reality TV star’s real name is actually Megan Leto Marx! Although she has also used the surname Upchurch, according to DailyMail.
Where Did Megan Marx Grow Up?
Megan Marx was born and raised in Geraldton, Western Australia but is now based in New South Wales.
According to Megan, her upbringing in Geraldton was quite conservative. She didn’t watch TV or movies and had to be at church every Sunday. However, her family has described Megan’s childhood as happy and full of love.
Has Megan Marx Been Married Before?
The Bachelor was definitely not Megan’s first swing at romance. At the young age of 18, Megan got married to a man who still remains unidentified. This was revealed through old wedding photos uploaded on social media by her stepfather, Ross Upchurch.
Unfortunately, that marriage did not last. Megan and her then-husband got a divorce only four years later when she was 22.
Why Did Megan Marx And Her First Husband Split?
While the specifics of the break up are unclear, Megan has stated that they were simply young and “lost in love.”
She is currently on good terms with her ex-husband and does not regret their marriage.
However, plenty of people have speculated that due to her strict upbringing, it may have been an arranged marriage, thus causing the divorce years on. Megan has since aggressively denied these rumours, stating that she and her ex-husband have been together since she was 14 prior to being married.
Which Season Of The Bachelor Was Megan Marx On?
Megan first appeared on the fourth season of The Bachelor Australia, where she infamously turned down Richie Strahan’s red rose. Being an early favourite in the show, the move shocked fans all over Australia.
Megan then returned as a contestant on the spin-off show Bachelor in Paradise in 2018 where she met, dated, and eventually split with Jake Ellis. The couple eventually had an on-and-off-again relationship after the show ended.
Why Did Megan Marx Leave The Bachelor?
Although she expressed that Richie was someone she could fall in love with, Megan explained during the show that the intensity of the competition was too much for her to bear.
After the show ended, Megan started dating Bachelor co-contestant, Tiffany Scanlon.
As a caption on a photo of her and Tiffany on Instagram, Megan wrote: “I met Tiffany in a very strange situation. Well… we were kind of dating the same guy. And it was filmed and put on TV,”
“From that first cocktail party, it was like this instant calibration between souls, as if we had known each other once before. Friendship ripened into something bolder, trust in a very strange situation was formed, and now every adventure we have rivals the other – and continues to make plans for itself,” Megan added.
The now-deleted caption ended in a sweet profession of love.
When Did Megan Marx And Tiffany Scanlon First Kiss?
According to a clip uploaded by Tiffany Scanlon on Instagram, the couple shared their first kiss in the Deus bar in Canggu, Bali. It happened during the ‘Ice Game’, where players have to pass an ice cube to each other using only their mouths!
While the exact date isn’t certain, based on the details of Tiffany’s video, their first kiss happened roughly around July of 2016.
Is Megan Marx Still Dating Tiffany Scanlon?
Unfortunately, the couple broke up after only nine months of being together. Megan and Tiffany’s relationship lasted through August 2016 to March 2017.
Why Did Megan Marx And Tiffany Scanlon Break Up?
When the media first found out about Megan and Tiffany’s break up, the reason was unclear.
However, in an interview with nine.com, Megan takes the blame for the relationship failing.
“I just think in terms of the way that I behaved with Tiffany after we started our relationship, I regret the way that I publicised the relationship,” she shared. “Because I think essentially it broke it down.”
In her personal blog, Tiffany shared the same sentiment and explained in more detail. The two dated privately for four months before going public, which would lead to people recognising them on the streets, strangers talking their photos, and even threesome requests from men.
However, it was the ex-couple’s big move to Bali that would eventually cause the relationship’s end. Not only were the two relocated to a new environment, but they also tried to start a business and a new reality show together.
It didn’t help that throughout their relationship, tabloids and critics have accused them of staging a lesbian relationship for publicity.
All of this, together with the added pressure of the media and Tiffany’s pre-existing mental health issues would lead to the unfortunate end of the relationship.
What Were The Highlights On Megan Marx And Tiffany Scanlon’s Relationship?
Being the first same-sex couple to have come out of The Bachelor is a pretty big highlight in itself. But the bisexual couple was also awarded The Maxim Award for couple of the year in 2016, and posed topless for the cover of the December issue.
Who Has Megan Marx Dated In The Past?
Megan has dated a handful of guys although the exact number and their identities remain unrevealed.
Does Megan Marx Have A Boyfriend?
At the moment, no. But she just broke up with Jake Ellis for the third time just last April. So who knows? They might get back together.
What Other TV Shows Has Megan Marx Appeared In?
Megan Marx has appeared in the reality TV show The Bachelor and made a comeback in the spin-off of the franchise Bachelor In Paradise.
What Is Megan Marx’s Career?
Megan Marx is currently a blogger, model, and writer. She recently just released a fiction novel called Episode 8, a psychothriller loosely based on her time on The Bachelor. She also has a degree in Health Sciences and worked as a health promotions officer when she entered The Bachelor in 2016. She has a professional background in organising and hosting fundraising events as well.
Is Megan Marx On Snapchat?
Megan Marx is very active on all her social media pages, including Snapchat. Her Snapchat, in particular, showcases a lot of her more steamy content. In one instance she posted a Snapchat story of her skinny dipping on the beach.
Does Megan Marx Have An Instagram Page?
You can follow Megan Marx on Instagram by following @megan.leto.marx. Her Instagram account contains pictures of her meals, yoga, and her beloved motorbike.
Has Megan Marx Ever Posed Nude?
Aside from her cover shoots with Maxim, she’s also posted a few of her nude photos on her Instagram.
Has Megan Marx Ever Had Personal Photos Leaked?
In 2016, Megan was involved in a scandal where photos of her sleeping naked were taken without her consent and have circulated online. In an interview with Inquisitr Megan said “From what I can gather it was someone that I cared quite a lot about who took them. It’s definitely a breach of my trust and my privacy”.
Has Megan Marx Ever Had Plastic Surgery?
Megan Marx is no stranger to body modification has spent a good amount on plastic surgery. Over the last 10 years, Megan has spent $AUD 67,000 on Botox, cheek fillers, breast implants, and two nose jobs.
Conclusion
Megan Marx is one of the biggest reality TV stars not just in Australia, but in the world. Her colourful and exciting lifestyle together with her progressive advocacies definitely make her a fan favourite Bachelor alum.
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