Bachelor Nation came out in droves to congratulate JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers on their pregnancy news. The couple, who met and got engaged on season 12 of The Bachelorette in 2016, announced via Instagram on Thursday, August 28, that they're expecting their first baby. "We love you so much already, our sweet rainbow baby," they captioned the video post. "Baby Rodgers coming January 2026 ." Bachelor Nation alums, including Fletcher's ex and season 20 Bachelor lead Ben Higgins, commented on the post, which had many followers in tears. JoJo Fletcher Shows Off Baby Bump After Announcing Pregnancy "Wow, just so special and so happy for you two and this baby," Higgins, 36, who recently became a father to his and wife Jessica Clarke's 6-month-old daughter Winona, commented. "They will be born into a great family! Congratulations!" Clarke added, "YAY!!!" Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke. Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Fletcher, 34, was the runner-up on Higgins' season, which ended with him and Lauren Bushnell Lane getting engaged. They eventually split and Bushnell Lane, 35, went on to marry country singer Chris Lane. The couple shares two sons - Dutton, 4, and Baker, 2 - and Bushnell is currently pregnant with their third child, a baby girl. "Wahoo!!!!!" Bushnell Lane wrote in the comments section of Fletcher's post, with another contestant from their season and fellow mom Caila Quinn sharing, "So beyond happy for you ." Below, see more messages of congratulations to Fletcher and Rodgers from Bachelor Nation: Andi Dorfman "Y'all are going to absolutely rock this ," The Bachelorette season 10 lead wrote. Raven Gates The Bachelor season 21 runner-up and Bachelor in Paradise alum shared: "I KNEW IT!! I'm so happy for you!!!" Her husband, Adam Gottschalk, added, "Your timing is perfect with football season. Congrats you two! You guys are going to be amazing parents Trista Sutter OG Bachelorette lead Sutter wrote: "I had a feeling!!! Could not be more happy for you two!!! Xoxo." Ashley Iaconetti "We are sooo happy for you both!! This baby is sooo lucky to have you to as parents! Xoxoxox," Iaconetti shared. Husband Jared Haibon added, "Amazing! Congratulations to you both!." JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers. Getty Images Lauren Zima "Yessssss!!!! ," former Bachelor franchise host Chris Harrison's wife shared. Amanda Stanton The mom-of-three and fellow Bachelor season 20 alum wrote: "Jojo!!! So excited and happy for you guys ." Jade Roper Tolbert "Omggggg I'm getting teary eyed!! ," the Bachelor in Paradise alum said. "So happy for you two!!! ." Caelyn Bell The Bachelor season 23 contestant Bell (formerly Miller-Keyes) commented, "Jojo!!! Congratulations!! I'm so excited for you and Jordan!!." Rachel Recchia Former Bachelorette lead Recchia shared, "Omggggg congratulations ." Jenn Trann "Congrats," the most recent Bachelorette wrote. JoJo Fletcher. Getty Images Jennifer Saviano Bachelor in Paradise alum and fellow mom Saviano wrote, "Omg chills so happy for yall!!!! ." Emily and Haley Ferguson The twins both commented on Fletcher and Rodgers' post. "So beautiful!!!! Congratulations!!!!," Emily shared with Haley adding, "Beyond happy for you and your growing family!!!." Chase McNary "Let's go!!! It's worth every minute! So pumped for you guys!," McNary, who vied for Fletcher's affection on her season, shared. Corinne Olympios "omg yayyyyy," Olympios, from Nick Viall's season, shared. Ali Fedotowsky The fellow Bachelorette lead wrote, "Oh my gosh, so so so exciting! Congratulations to the both of you!" Hannah Ann Sluss The former Bachelor winner and expectant mom shared, "Yay!!! I am so so so happy for you!!!! Best news ." Joey Grazadei and Kelsey Anderson The couple both commented on the post, with Grazadei writing, "CONGRATULATIONS!!" while Anderson shared heart emojis. Hannah Brown Bachelorette alum and newlywed Brown wrote, "So happy for yall!! Congrats!!!" Lauren Luyendyk The soon to be mom-of-four shared, "JOJO!!!! yay!!!!!." Becca Tilley, JoJo Fletcher and Andi Dorfman. Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Becca Tilley Fletcher's good pal Tilley shared: "I wasn't ready for this! im so happy for y'all! The luckiest baby! We can't wait for you! Still can't get over it ." Colton Underwood The former Bachelor and dad wrote, "Ahhhhh! You two are going to be great parents ." Becca Kufrin Former Bachelorette Kufrin shared: "Another Bette baby! So happy for you and your growing fam, it's the best kind of love ." Deanna Stagliano The Bachelorette alum wrote, "Congratulations to you both!!!! So thrilled for your growing family ." Katie Thurston Former Bachelorette lead Thurston commented, "Your rainbow baby ." Daisy Kent Kent shared, "So happy for you both ."