Amanda KlootsAnd Michael Allio finally met IRL—and fans couldn’t be more delighted.
After supporting each other via the internet over the last year, the co-host of The Talk and The Bachelorette star got together for dinner in their home state of Ohio. “Guess who I’m out on the town with?!” Amanda captioned a Dec. 27 Instagram Story selfie of the duo at Burntwood Tavern in Canton. She later shared a sweet photo to her feed with her arm around Michael, writing, “Finally met this guy in person after being Instagram friends for a year!! Lots of fried food, drinks, great chatsAnd laughs!”
Michael, who appeared on Katie Thurston‘s season of BacheloretteAmanda was shared by, on his Instagram Story. He captioned it “Just two children from Akron,” and added a heart emoticon.
After seeing the picture of Amanda and Michael, many fans and fellow stars sent their love. The Bachelor‘s Matt James and Dancing With the Stars‘ Carrie Ann Inaba commented on Amanda’s photo with heart emojis, while another Instagram user wrote, “What a beautiful friendship! Two people who understand each other on a level many cannot. So thankful that you metAnd can support each other.”