| Melissa Rycroft Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 51 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 11, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Melissa Rycroft is an American television personality, host, and dancer known for co-hosting Morning Dose. Formerly, Rycroft was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
Born Name
Melissa Katherine Rycroft
Nick Name
Melissa
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Dallas, Texas, United States
Residence
Dallas, Texas, United States
Nationality
Education
Melissa graduated from Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas in 2001 and later, went on to complete a degree in Marketing and Finance at the University of North Texas in 2005.
Occupation
TV Personality, Host, Dancer
Family
- Father – Bob Rycroft
- Mother – Mary Rycroft
- Siblings – Melissa has a brother.
Net Worth
Melissa Rycroft’s net worth was $1,500,000 according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
51 kg or 112.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Melissa has dated –
- Jason Mesnick – Melissa was briefly engaged to TV personality Jason Mesnick whom she met on the 13th season of The Bachelor in 2009. However, Jason called off the engagement as he admitted to being in love with Molly Malaney.
- Tye Strickland – After her break up with Jason, she returned to her former boyfriend, salesman Tye Strickland, of Southlake, Texas. They got married on December 12, 2009, in Isla Mujeres, Mexico after being engaged for six months and share three children, daughter Ava Grace (b. February 16, 2011) and sons Beckett Thomas (b. April 20, 2014) and Cayson Jack (b. May 18, 2016). Between the births of her first two children, she suffered a miscarriage.
Note: Melissa had been in a seven-year relationship with a boy she met at school but their relationship ended while they were in school.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Petite physical appearance
Brand Endorsements
Melissa has appeared in commercials for several brands such as T-Mobile.
Melissa Rycroft Facts
- She started training in dance at an early age.
- In the past, Rycroft was named first lieutenant of her high school drill team.
- She was chosen as a member of Alpha Chi Omega in the past.
- Melissa danced for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from 2006 to 2008. At the time, she was also featured on Country Music Television‘s reality show Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.
- She was cast on the 13th season of The Bachelor in 2009, as one of the 25 bachelorettes competing for bachelor Jason Mesnick whom he chose over runner-up Molly Malaney.
- In 2009, Melissa was partnered with Tony Dovolani to compete on season 8 of Dancing with the Stars.
- She began hosting CMT‘s Redneck Island in the past.
- Melissa was featured on the cover of Shape Bride (US) in volume 1, issue 1 in March 2010.
Featured Image By Melissa Rycroft / Instagram
