On Episode 2 of Season 18, Peter quickly emerged as someone who rubbed several of the other contestants the wrong way on the first group date, with Will Urena even writing Peter’s name down when the men were asked to spell “narcissist.” “I don’t like Peter,” contestant Casey Woods later said flatly during a one-on-one interview. Peter didn’t exactly help his rep when he got into a shouting match with Will during the group date. Nor did it help that the next week, on The Bachelorette Episode 3, he was given the nickname “Doughboy” and, hours later, threw a bomber-style jacket that Will earned on a group date into the pool. But… who is Peter Izzo again? Here’s what you need to go about The Bachelorette’s early Season 18 villain.
How old is The Bachelorette’s Peter Izzo?
Peter is 26, according to his official Bachelorette bio.
What is The Bachelorette contestant Peter Izzo’s job?
As Peter has brought up repeatedly over Season 18’s two episodes so far, he’s a self-proclaimed “pizzapreneur” who opened his own pizzeria (which, his bio notes, is “very successful”). He apparently takes his ‘za super seriously; he even “moved all the way to Italy to study the cuisine firsthand.”
But what is a pizzapreneur?
It seems to be a fancy word for owning your own pizza shop. Peter’s Instagram links out to Peter’s Pizzeria, which is located in Port St. Joe, Florida. The menu is your standard pizzeria fare, and, BTW, you can order it online right now if you’re in the area! He’s also looking to “build his culinary empire,” so apparently there are some plans for a franchise situation.
What is a pizzapreneur’s salary?
Great question! Restaurant ownership tends to have pretty slim profit margins, meaning you don’t usually make a ton of money when you own your own place. That said, it’s possible to make a good salary as a restauranteur—there’s just a huge range here.
Exactly how much does Peter love food and wine?
Very, very much. His ABC bio not only notes that he “loves red wine and calls himself a ‘vino head,’” but that whoever winds up being his better half for life better be willing to share him with the fridge. His bio also notes that his future wife “must love food because, as ready as Peter is to find a wife, part of his heart will always belong to his first love, food.”
Does The Bachelorette’s Peter Izzo have siblings?
It looks like Peter at least has a brother and possibly a few sisters, according to a few Instagram posts. Evidence: (Peep their hilarious Christmas card photo from last year here):
But why do the guys hate Peter?
Peter’s more aggressive, less agreeable side started coming out during Night 2’s first group date, where he and several of the show’s suitors were put through their academic paces in a faux fifth-grade classroom. During a game of musical chairs, Peter practically knocked some other guys over, which didn’t go over well. “I think Peter is an insecurity supernova," Casey said. “Every time I see immature little boys get into yelling matches…. I think this better not derail Michelle.” Michelle confronted Peter about the yelling match later and he had this to say: “We all have our scars and for [Will] to call me a narcissist… I thought it was really inappropriate and disgusting behavior.” Peter said that the yelling “was really out of character for me” and apologized. But Peter changed his tune after his chat with Michelle, saying that Will was being a “petty bitch.”
Where is TheBachelorette’s Peter Izzo from?
Peter’s Instagram notes that he originally hails from Long Island, but now he lives in Port St. Joe, Florida, which is located along the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast. Next, Find Out Who Michelle Young Sent Home Last Week on Night 1 of The Bachelorette Season 18
