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The Bachelorette star Zach Shallcross has a very famous family

You'll definitely recognize the reality TV star's uncle

Senior Features Writer
August 23, 2022

Fans of The Bachelorette were pleasantly shocked after watching Monday's episode of the dating show when they spotted one contestants' very famous family member!

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Zach Shallcross, a 26-year-old tech executive, took home one of the star's of the current Bachelorette series, Rachel Recchia, to meet his family, including his uncle Patrick Warburton.

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In the episode, Zach's uncle was sat in a room full of the extended family as the couple walked in hand-in-hand. In one moment, Patrick told the family: "I just feel sorry for those other fellas, that's all I can say."

Viewers will definitely recognize Patrick thanks to his long-spanning career in TV and film. His most notable roles include playing David Puddy in hit 90s sitcom, Seinfield, as Jeff Bingham in Rules of Engagement and Lemony Snicket on A Serious of Unfortunate Events.

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Zach's uncle is comedy actor, Patrick Warburton

The actor is also known for his long-running voice acting role on Family Guy as Joe Swanson and as Kronk in the movie, The Emperor's New Groove. He's also appeared in Ted, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Space Force and Crowded.

During a recent episode, Zach told Rachel, who is yet to choose her long-term love, that he was falling in love with her, before adding: "I think my family will adore Rachel. She's so compassionate and sweet."

Zach has shared photos of his family on social media

Fans were quick to respond to seeing the famous actor. One person wrote: "Me and my friends: is that Patrick Warburton? That can’t be Patrick Warburton. Wait. That’s Patrick Warburton! #TheBachelorette #bachelorette."

A second said on Twitter: "If I walked through that door and saw Patrick Warburton, I'd take Zach outside and propose immediately. #TheBachelorette #bachelorette."

A third added: "#TheBachelorette Rachel should just give Patrick Warburton a rose, since he's more entertaining than any of the  dudes that's left on the show. #Bachelorette." 

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