Kean TV Finds Their Valentine

By Steven-Ross Bugayong | Published February 28, 2022

After weeks of casting and prepping, The Kean TV club has found their Valentine, Jadion Morales. The 20-year-old film student became the first male Valentine in the show’s short-lived history.

            “I’m excited to do it,” Morales said. “I’ve never been a part of anything like this, but I’m down for it.”

            Before deciding on Morales, the student producers at Kean TV had several other students in mind for the role, but after several interviews and going through the casting process, Morales became the obvious choice.

            “Jadion is a breath of fresh air. He is handsome, smart, and just plain cool,” Kean TV’s vice president, sophomore Robyn Epstein, said. “He’s different. You don’t see someone like him on The Bachelor. That’s what makes him special.”      

Cool is the word that best describes the Hamilton native. Morales has a swagger to him; he draws attention without even trying and leaves a lasting effect on those he meets.

            “Jadion’s cool. That’s all I can say about him, “sophomore and Valentine host Diego Mendoza said. “He’s a great guy. This season will be unexpected, but fun.”

            Unexpected is the key term to define Morales’ season on The Valentine. Morales, who identifies as bisexual, will have a combination of male and female participants.

“It breaks the mold of the traditional dating shows,” Epstein said. “I think it’s crazy we haven’t seen this format yet on the Bachelor.” 

Morales has been attracted to men and women since he was in the fourth grade. With the prospect of going on multiple dates and meeting new people within the next few weeks, Morales comes off as excited and nervous at the same time.

Morales admits that he wasn’t looking for a relationship before being cast as the Valentine. However, he’s become open to the idea since getting cast. Overall, Morales seems to be excited to get the season started.

“At the very least, friendship, but hopefully a relationship will come out of it,” Morales said.

Morales, whose future goals consist of making documentaries and directing a biopic, hopes to find someone as passionate in their interest as he is. The film/media major student spends his free time watching movies and TV  to find inspiration for his future career. 

Morales is also a key member at Kean University television club, where he acts and directs for several shows.

“At the end of the day, I just want someone I can be myself with,” Morales said. “Hopefully, I can find them through this show.”

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