Byron Velvick Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Byron Velvick, the professional fisherman who starred as the Bachelor on season 6 of The Bachelor, is not currently married. His most recent wife was Belinda Juarez, whom he married in March 2015; the couple divorced in 2020. Before that, he was famously engaged to Mary Delgado, his final-rose pick from the 2004 season finale, until their relationship ended in December 2009.

Who Was Byron Velvick's Wife?

Belinda Juarez (2015–2020): Velvick married Belinda Juarez in March 2015, roughly six years after his engagement to Mary Delgado ended. The couple had a daughter, Kamber (born 2012), and the marriage ended in divorce in 2020. Velvick retired from professional fishing at the end of the 2016 season, he said, to spend more time with his family.

Marriage Timeline

Irene Gallegos (1999–2002): Before his reality-TV fame, Velvick was married to Irene Gallegos from 1999 until their divorce in 2002.

Mary Delgado (engaged 2004–2009): In September 2004, Velvick was selected as the Bachelor for season 6. In the finale, which aired during Thanksgiving week 2004, he proposed to Maribel Liliana "Mary" Delgado — delivering the proposal in Spanish so her parents could understand — and she accepted. The relationship was rocky: on November 21, 2007, Delgado was arrested in Tampa on battery charges after punching Velvick in the mouth, an incident that followed a Bachelor reunion show the night before. The couple stayed together through the incident but ended their relationship in December 2009.

Belinda Juarez (2015–2020): After a six-year gap, Velvick wed Belinda Juarez in March 2015. They divorced in 2020.

Children

Byron Velvick has a daughter, Kamber Velvick (born 2012), with Belinda Juarez. He cited spending more time with his family as the reason for retiring from professional bass fishing after the 2016 season.

Career Highlights

Professional fishing: Velvick, born June 24, 1964, is a two-time WON Bass U.S. Open champion who previously held the BASS record for a three-day limit, set April 13–15, 2000, at Clear Lake, California.

ESPN commentator (2005–2006): He spent two years as a commentator on ESPN2's BassCenter and also worked as an on-the-water reporter and contributing analyst for ESPN's fishing coverage.

The Bachelor, Season 6 (2004): Selected in September 2004 as one of two bachelor candidates alongside Jay Overbye; Velvick continued as the season's Bachelor and chose Mary Delgado in the finale.

Retirement (2016): He retired from professional fishing at the end of the 2016 season to spend more time with his family.

FAQ

Is Byron Velvick married now?

No. His most recent marriage to Belinda Juarez ended in divorce in 2020, and no new wife or partner has been publicly reported.

Who was Byron Velvick's wife?

Belinda Juarez, whom he married in March 2015 and divorced in 2020. He was also married earlier to Irene Gallegos (1999–2002).

What happened between Byron Velvick and Mary Delgado?

He proposed to her in the Bachelor season 6 finale in 2004. They stayed engaged for five years, weathered her 2007 arrest for assaulting him, and split in December 2009.

Does Byron Velvick have children?

Yes — a daughter, Kamber (born 2012), with Belinda Juarez.

How old is Byron Velvick in 2026?

Born June 24, 1964, he is 62 years old in 2026.