Highlights
- Marcus Shoberg, a contestant on ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21, is an Army veteran with a background in data engineering and entrepreneurship.
- Serious allegations of abuse have surfaced from women claiming to be his ex-partners.
- Shoberg is reportedly the runner-up of the season.
Marcus Shoberg’s journey on ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 takes an unexpected turn as serious allegations from his past come to light, raising questions about reality TV vetting processes.
Controversy Surrounds ‘The Bachelorette’ Contestant
Marcus Shoberg, a contestant on ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21, has become the center of a heated controversy.
Multiple women have come forward on social media platforms, particularly Reddit, claiming to be victims of emotional abuse during their relationships with Marcus.
One anonymous poster, who identified herself as Marcus’s ex-partner, wrote:
“I am one of Marcus’ victims (confirmed via moderators) … I can confirm that everything about him that has been alluded to is true and I have receipts to back up all of it. He is one of the least empathetic people I have ever had the displeasure of being involved with, although he comes off extremely charming initially.”
These allegations have led to widespread criticism of the show’s producers, with many questioning the thoroughness of their background checks on contestants.
One fan commented on Reddit: “Yikes I feel like it’s one thing if you were a piece of shit 10+ years ago but to treat multiple women so horribly SO recently and think you can get away with it is crazy.”
Marcus Shoberg Is A Many Talent
Despite the controversy, Marcus Shoberg entered ‘The Bachelorette’ with an impressive background.
An Army veteran from Raleigh, North Carolina, Marcus served for eight years from 2011 to 2019, rising to the rank of Battalion Civilian Affairs Operations Sergeant.
After his military service, Marcus pursued higher education.
He studied International Studies at the University of Washington and later enrolled at Harvard University to study computer science.
However, his ABC bio lists him as a Harvard “alum,” suggesting he may have left his studies midway to participate in the show.
In April 2023, Marcus began working as a data engineer at Amentum in North Carolina.
Later that year, in September, he founded his own company, Falkor Technologies.
His diverse skill set extends beyond his professional life – he’s a certified open-water scuba diver and holds a student pilot certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Bachelorette Journey
After a recent heartbreak, Marcus entered ‘The Bachelorette’ looking for true love.
He describes himself as a “real-life superhero” and hopes to find a kind, honest, and humble partner who shares his core values.
According to spoilers from Reality Steve, Marcus reportedly makes it to the final two in Jenn Tran’s season but ultimately ends up as the runner-up behind Devin Strader.
Just So You Know
- Marcus Shoberg is the son of Carlton’s native father, Dawn, and mother, Gerald Shoberg, who has been married for over 40 years.
- He is an avid rock climber and has participated in extreme sports like skydiving.
- He was involved with the Harvard Undergraduate Veterans Organization, helping military veterans transition back to school.
- Shoberg founded his own company, Falkor Technologies, in September 2023.
