Luke Pell Explains Reunion With JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers at Her Brother’s Wedding

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It turns out Amanda Mertz, who is engaged to Luke Pell, has a connection to JoJo Fletcher's brother, which surprised fans

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Having attended Ben Patton's now-wife's bachelorette party in Cabo, Mertz and Fletcher "have become friends," Pell told Us Weekly exclusively

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They both served as bridesmaids and spent some time together

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I've seen JoJo and Jordan [Rodgers] at certain events and stuff related to Bachelor Nation over the years

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Rodgers became Fletcher's boyfriend during her 2016 season of the ABC series, and the twosome got married earlier this year

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We're all close, we love each other, and we're excited for each other and can support each other," Pell said

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JoJo and Jordan got married just a month or almost two months ago

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As a result, it was nice to catch up with them and hear about everything they've been up to

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