Sophia Michaels
In his Netflix series “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” the NFL star Aaron Rodgers opened up about his ongoing conflict with brother Jordan Rodgers. Their disagreement became public when Jordan appeared on the 2016 season of “The Bachelorette,” where he took his date JoJo Fletcher to a family dinner. Notably, Aaron was missing from that dinner, which was highlighted by camera shots showing empty seats meant for him and his date. Eight years later, Aaron shared his perspective on the situation.
Aaron expressed that his family’s actions worsened the situation. He stated, “I just thought it was best to keep it private.” He criticized the show for highlighting his absence, saying it was an inappropriate way for Jordan to gain fame. Aaron also revealed that he was not invited to that family gathering.
In Ian O’Conner’s biography of Aaron, the author noted the player’s annoyance at his family for including that moment in the show, along with the empty chairs, emphasizing how it contributed to Aaron’s frustration.
Aaron’s Response to Misidentification as Jordan
When Jordan’s segment aired on “The Bachelorette,” Aaron initially tried to minimize its impact. During a Packers training camp press briefing in July 2016, he claimed not to watch the show and wished his brother well, even though he was reportedly disturbed by the situation.
A friend of Aaron recounted a moment during a celebrity golf event when someone confused Aaron with Jordan, leading to a visibly irritated reaction from Aaron.
Despite their past issues, it seemed the brothers began to reconnect in January 2022, with sources indicating they had started talking again. However, Aaron’s decision to skip Jordan’s wedding to JoJo later that year indicated that their relationship was still strained, marking a significant moment that Jordan would remember.
