How Alan Ritchson Met His Wife & Never Let Her Go | Rumour Juice

Alan Ritchson is currently in the spotlight for his portrayal of Jack Reacher in the show Reacher. You might also know him from his other roles in 'Fired Up!' and even Aquaman in Smallville. What you might not know is that this great muscle man met his wife in the most surprising way … in fact, he tried to keep the story of how they met a secret. From struggles with sobriety to frightening car accidents, Alan and his wife Catherine have stood by each other through it all.
0:00 Catherine Ritchson used to bring Alan Ritchson cookies backstage
1:41 Alan Ritchson still hadn't hit puberty by the age of 17
2:40 Alan Ritchson keeps his private life out of the spotlight
5:07 Alan Ritchson and Catherine Ritchson car accident
6:44 Alan Ritchson was born to play the character of Jack Reacher
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How Alan Ritchson Met His Wife & Never Let Her Go | Rumour Juice
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[@RumourJuice]

What do you think of the new "Reacher" show?

[@ronattamurray142]

I love the series Jack reacher I can't wait for next year 2023

[@mariawilde3121]

A great show! Looking forward to watching season 2, for sure! And, yes, he fits the role perfectly and does a great job portraying the character!

[@ronattamurray142]

@@mariawilde3121 very cool show

[@RumourJuice]

@@ronattamurray142 We loved it too! We think Alan did such a great job with the character!

[@rubinbarber6781]

tremendous bad ass action

[@batbrick3949]

Being married for over 16 years, especially for someone in the entertainment industry, speaks volumes of his character. Also, can we acknowledge how happy and handsome those three boys look?

[@KentPetersonmoney]

Wish someone stayed in my life that long. Girls don't even stay long enough to know me. Alan was smart to marry young and not be one of those 30 something year old single people.

[@evaluna8100]

@@KentPetersonmoney Stay strong. Keep the faith. Who knows you might get lucky some day. 😍🤗

[@TheHagaEme]

The difference is, he married with his high school sweatheart, this makes a huge difference.

[@MojKanal-cz1iz]

You don't know what is going on in their lives, especially his. I am not saying anything against him, idk him either but plenty of "happily married" men who are famous end up cheating because girls are throwing themselves at them. Again not saying he does or did, just saying we never know. If someone is cheating they wont be stupid enough to tell everyone about it lol

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

Yes ... we can acknowledge how "happy and handsome those three boys look." Do you need to ask permission to give a compliment in daily life, too?

[@jodidavis6595]

And he’s a man of faith. God bless him and his marriage. Stay strong ✝️

[@earthangel8730]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheJonathanc82]

He sounds like a legit good person. It’s great to see good things come to good people and their families.

[@tanguman2]

Tom cruise was actually the WRONG person to play Reacher. ALAN was PERFECT cause he was portrayed just as Reacher described in the books

[@davidhewitt6868]

Very true

[@racer14glr91]

Agree, although Tom was very good outside of that. At least in the first one.

[@rosenmitrovich7034]

I saw Tom's movies before I knew there were books. Based on that though the acting was good. But after reading one of the books and seeing the first season have to fully agree Ritchson is miles better portrail of Reacher.

[@oldageisdumb]

Not quite how he is described in the books.. and Alan plays him a little too “bro”. Kind of frat boy Reacher. But he is loads better than Tom Cruise. Huge improvement

[@Jakescapez]

Not very hard to be better than Tom when Reacher is mainly defined by his physical stature.

[@Mezz-tc7qz]

Alan Ritchson is perfectly cast as Reacher and it became absolutely clear in the very first scene of the show. In the books Reacher doesn't say much, instead, he conveys what he feels through his steely-eyed glare, and Ritchson nailed it within the first few minutes of Episode 1!

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Loved him as Reacher!! As a reader of the books, he fit the part beautifully!!! I hope Amazon is smart enough to keep the series going!!

[@RumourJuice]

It looks like we'll be getting a second season, so we'll just have to be patient and wait for it! ;)

[@alanmartin6436]

season 2 will be based on Bad Luck and Trouble

[@alexanderarkum4793]

Unfortunately no....Amazon is going to revamp the series making reacher a trans, black,female, elf who hates trump and violence and you better still watch you bigot

[@randomrecipes5007]

They just started filming season 2!

[@michaelhansen7516]

Word. I was highly skeptical going into it, having read a few of the books and being disappointed with Cruise not having the physique. But it was really good. Now I hear he's bulked up for the second season. Not good. He needs to be somewhat lithe and sneaky strong with his fighting skills. We'll see.

[@nitroxide17]

They aged so well… beautiful couple and I wish them the best!

[@4TheMotorist]

What a beautiful story to be married 16 years and be High school sweethearts. All the best to both of them 😊

[@jamesosteen09]

Alan kills it as Reacher....hope he has a long and successful run with the character.

[@angelaholmes8888]

I'm so glad that alan and Catherine have managed to pull through the rough times in their marriage and are happy 🙂

[@marlanabeasley1790]

Amen ❤️

[@chhandab]

Warmed my heart to see how lovely he is in real life 🥰🥰🥰. Sending my blessings to Alan and his family!! May they always be happy together. ❤😊

[@RumourJuice]

Wow! Did you meet Alan? 😍

[@lamineaim5562]

You can sense that Alan Is such a humble person despite his muscles, his dedication to his family is his pride and his wife is so lucky to have met such a wonderful human being I'm so amaze by Reacher and can't wait to see season 2 and i hope one day there's a dedicated movie where he played JACK REACHER because I genuinely think he's best suited for the role

[@JamesDavis-qg4jl]

Huge respect for he and his wife. You are a great example. God bless you both and the boys.

[@mrgreene3290]

Alan Ritchson is perfectly cast as Reacher, fits the character in the book so much better than in the recent movie. Love that the story was turned into a series instead of a quick turn around movie. Can't wait for the next chapter with Alan Ritchson as Reacher.

[@keviiinramaaaage7650]

The fact that he’s a sweet guy but was able to play Thad just proves he’s an incredible actor 😂

[@annedubouloz-lodge3602]

The 'struggles' you mentioned in their family life are also linked to to Alan's bipolar diagnosis. He's been very open about his diagnosis and the difficulties it has caused for him and in his family life.

[@kathymonahan8024]

I have loved Reacher with Alan. No one else could portray Reacher. I’m actually watching it again while home sick with bronchitis. It’s helping me get through and back to health.

[@dfreeman32]

They can’t make enough Reacher series! Keep ‘em coming!!!

[@upperkeeldrum]

Never knew he was such a sincere and loyal person, a true asset to us all, best of luck to you.

[@r.d.b4349]

I still love him as Thad Castle! Finally Alan is getting recognition he deserves!

[@bartondir]

Reacher is the only thing i am truly waiting for this year. First season was just spectacular and Alan is embodiment of Reacher

[@florian8599]

"she used to bring him cookies" Say no more!

[@RumourJuice]

Right? :') Can we also please have cookies before we perform?

[@McLeod2022]

Was really pleased with his performance in Reacher. More impressed with the man, husband, and father. There is real honestly in admitting the dark moments and wondering how you can keep one foot in front of another for yourself and those you love. Wishing him and all of his loves the best. Nice video.

[@sas_za6305]

Standing by your partner when they are going through something (bad) is sometimes really difficult. But ... if you dont, you lose far more than your partner. Be there for them. Be that guy. Well done A.R.

[@michaelvandorn604]

He is who every man father husband should strive to be. ✝️🙏

[@rzor1911]

Behind a strong man there is a strong woman, supporting each other. My best wishes for him and his family. God bless you all.

[@archtect4391]

My respect for him now 📈

[@jern75]

Allan R. Is indeed perfect for reacher. My only problem with it is season 2 can't come soon enough. One of the best shows I've enjoyed.

[@Aryan-jx3cb]

He's blessed. Deserves all the attention he's getting.

[@peterbellini6102]

It's good to see a great piece of casting overwhelmed by a great Man , Husband and Father.

[@maximusprimus827]

This guy should be the next Captain America.

[@theart9163]

When ya ask this couple which is the luckiest, they just look at each other and sparkle....

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

I wish him, and his family, all the best life has to offer.

[@christopherbeddoe406]

Good for both of them. It takes strength and an amazing couple to navigate all that and come out the other side. Wish them the best of luck.

[@michaeldamico9592]

If I didn’t love him before…. I definitely love him now….!!! So great to hear happy stories….!!! I feel I’m one of the good guys…never selfish and wanting everyone else to smile…. !!! I guess we have more in common than I thought…!! SPREAD LOVE NOT HATE 🌈🌈🌈

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Reacher was a great series. I binge watch. I honestly didn’t think it would be good but I was wrong. They had a great supporting cast as well. He definitely was the right person to cast as Reacher. I am waiting for the next season to start already 😂. What a great video. I didn’t know any of this. The icing on the cake is his family. It’s satisfying to see a happy family life. It’s also great to find out he is genuinely a great person in real life. That makes me like him even more. I hope Amazon picks up many more seasons of this series.

[@lotstodo]

Amazing story. So much more to him than I would have guessed. He's even better looking than I thought.. and ballet! Wow. Hope he and his lovely family have many more years together.

[@stephenfricke9298]

Love is blind marriage is a real eye opener. They made it through the rocky road

[@shellydehart8217]

Happy for him n his lovely wife n those 3 adorable boys.

[@donnlowe9129]

Love the Reacher series.Alan seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@carolyncornelius1492]

Rumour Juice: Absolutely Loved Watching This Amazing Video. ... Alan Ritchson, His Beautiful Wife And The Three Amazing Children Made My Heart Melt. .. Mr. Ritchson Is An Incredibly Outstanding Actor. ... Loved Watching The Series "Reacher" And Have Watched It 6 Times Already!! .. WOW!! Cannot Wait For The Season 2 To Commence!! .. God Bless Mr. Reacher And His Beautiful Family!! ❤

[@RumourJuice]

Thank you Carolyn. We appreciate all the love 💘

[@stanbarnes7284]

He’s a good man. Plays Reacher very well. Still wouldn’t want to piss him off though. Lol

[@josephkramer932]

Their marriage seems to be a beautiful thing. I am a Reacher fan.

[@susanloveshuskies]

Omg I didn't think he would get better. What an awesome man. What a beautiful woman and family. ❤

[@darkside791]

Alan deserves all the success. Down the earth guy and a cool one. Have beautiful wife and kids, best wishes to his family.

[@waynepowers3585]

Thanks brother you’re a example of what actors should be

[@anettegarbutt5761]

Have been a long-time fan of the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. I felt Tom Cruise was totally miscast and it was difficult to swallow how Hollywood could get a character so wrong, and why Mr. Child went along with it. Finally, they found the perfect guy. Although now, Alan is far more handsome than his written character, he is totally believable. As for his personal life, I hope he keeps his fame in perspective and continues to value what is most precious, his family and the love they share. It is so refreshing to read about famous people who don't change partners every few years, and create one extended family after another.

[@mtm101designs9]

Alan is Number 1 as Reacher - good to see that he is a nice guy and family man also.

[@airtexaco]

I love his work. She is GORGEOUS! wow..

[@scottkulp6660]

We need more people like him in Hollywood stay humble

[@mostafafarweez3161]

This is such a good video. I really like it and also liked Reacher show :) Can't wait for the 2nd season and more new videos. I always enjoy your videos :)

[@RumourJuice]

Thanks so much Mostafa! We always appreciate your comments. We're glad you enjoyed our video and the show Reacher!

[@kduton1]

Ty Alan for making reacher, and I can't wait for season 2.

[@tomfontaine2183]

Very well done RJ. Loved Alan in Reacher he did an excellent job, no one could hope to equal his portrayal of Reacher. He's just a great guy with honorable morals. Wish I had his build.

[@jlogan2228]

So he did ballet, and his how I met my wife story involves her making him cookies......I'm REALLY starting to love this guy

[@RC-ol7eg]

AR is hilarious and fun loving. He deserves this.

[@karenfreshwater2365]

wow an actual human actor!!!! impressive i loved him in Jack Reacher i can't wait for season 2 i have read all of the books he seems to be a fine man which is rare in the acting field

[@giannisksanthopoulos4300]

He is amazing as Reacher, cant wait for season two... and now he have a part in Fast saga...

[@user-qg6lc6qq9o]

Not only is he a great guy he's a great dad. Being the center of the most talked about tv show and having to fend off adoring fans he keeps his life humble. He's a great actor as Reacher he puts tom cruise to shame.

[@sylviamiller9956]

I love Reacher!! Hoping for many more seasons.

[@workman88]

This mans mentality and his struggles is what makes me want this dude to do everything to be successful. He is the ultimate guy for mental health.

[@laurieadams7236]

Wonderful! Watched all the episodes in one night and now my husband watches it with me!

[@kenpierard3712]

Perfect fit for the role and a great series can't wait for season 2 .

[@miceinoz1181]

Brilliant show. I hope they have a season on every book (I have read them all).

[@andreafry3428]

Never heard of him or seen him before this video .He is gorgeous and he's got three little mini me boys .A great couple ,such a strong marriage.

[@Ph4r4oh_444g]

I love this story I wish Alan and cat peace, love and success your whole family deserves it I started watching Alan in blue mountain state the series when he played as Thad castle and I loved it

[@antonymanuel5008]

Absolutely spot on... He's born to play Reacher ... 👏👏👏🤘

[@pamsteinbuch8184]

Loved the books, and this series. Hope many more will be made.

[@CaliKiwi-]

It’s like Lee Child saw Alan and then wrote Reacher.. that’s how right he is in the part. The fact Alan is a good actor and totally channels Reacher’s energy, is all Alan. Love Tom but he allowed his love for the books to overshadow his usual good sense with movies.. so glad he listened and gracefully moved it on.

[@user-kv7ru6im1w]

He is Jack Reacher. was perfect fit for the part. read all the books and he fits reacher perfectly.

[@joeo7693]

Loved Alan as Reacher. As someone else posted on a different vlog (gist): Tom Cruise was an actor portraying Jack Reacher, in Alan Ritchson, I saw Jack Reacher.

[@tashathorpe1772]

Exactly 💯 💜

[@tylerhart4766]

If you don't know him as Thad from Blue Mountain State, you're missing out.

[@clarisahernandez5280]

Everyone wants a spouse like him.

[@yelnatsch517]

In another universe, Alan is Jack Reacher. That's why he's the perfect fit.

[@RumourJuice]

We couldn't agree with you more! Alan is the perfect fit for Jack Reacher!

[@perryflowers8125]

Thought this guy was awesome in Blue Mountain State, and when he did Reacher, the character finally made sense!! Keep on Rollin!

[@billybubba8344]

He is perfect for Reacher.

[@kentgladden4316]

It's really refreshing to see the viewing public embrace these strong male actors who (IRL) are faithful committed GOD-fearing family men.

[@theojenner1902]

You clearly haven’t seen him as Thad castle or hawk in titans…….

[@nuthintoprove]

I hope they do every book in the series. Lets have the longest running series yet. Maybe they can beat out some of the others. I've been a big fan of the books and was a bit bummed when Reacher was played by Tom, although Tom is great, he just didn't fit the mental image all readers of the series had. To know that he is a real guy, doing the best he can in life, his wife two, speaks volumes. Most people would be content keeping an image that isn't real.

[@brucew3693]

Love does exist. Thanks for giving us hope

[@lynnhuddleston3199]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this show! He makes this show awesome! ❤

[@rakesh1519]

I want him to be the new DCU Batman...his voice is phenomenal

[@eaglestar4294]

Good for him brilliant actor in a fantastic role as teacher he deserves every minute of it go guy.

[@IP-zk2fo]

Reacher is best TV show for long time. ! hope there will be MANY MANY seasons !

[@billyphillips7006]

Great. Looking forward to next series

[@robdog7516]

Damn this makes me like him even more and makes me want him to be more successful.

[@robm2707]

Beautiful couple 👍

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

Alan is definitely Reacher, never thought Tom Cruise embodied the character.

[@korger1481]

It was almost laughable.

[@christinebeames712]

He didn’t , but he bought the film right,, so he would get the part

[@perrytalkkari4166]

Good to see a man that has such respect for his wife and his family. Way to go Alan that makes you number one more so than the great show reacher

[@bambooblimp]

You're amazing Alan. Love Reacher. I love that you're a family man. I'm almost 70. I"ve got 6 kids and currently 12 grandkids. Family is everything friend. Keep 'em close and your life will be complete. I promise!

[@sarahbell2133]

Love it soooooooooooooooooooo much look forward to the rest of season 2

[@roma_nova83]

Such a great story. Can’t wait for season 2

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Alan, I wish you and your wife continued success and love and family happiness! God bless you!

[@md.amdadulhoque5929]

ALAN perfect for Reacher film

[@user-gl1yf8wr5y]

This is a great video.

[@sampson1582]

Good for them, it's hard to keep a good relationship and marriage in todays world, especially with the both of them working in hollywood. glad they could keep it all together. I'm happy for them.

[@timberwolf534]

Respect to you Mr. Ritchson and your wife.

[@aliceflanagan3672]

I love Reacher!

[@angelaguilmet913]

Love that Alan and his beautiful family good luck to the new season ocamnoy see no one else playing reacher Alan is perfect for the part

[@texgowing7359]

A giant of a man in so so many ways.

[@vexicution5533]

This is good to see, husband, wife and children, a nucellar family. People like this should be put on a pedestal.