Derek Peth works as a commercial banker and hails from a small town in Iowa with a population of only 8,000. He describes himself as half American and has gained recognition as a contestant on The Bachelorette (Season 12). Derek is also known for his passion for singing and regularly shares videos on his YouTube channel. He humorously refers to himself as a Harry Potter lookalike. On his first date with Jojo Fletcher, he opened up about his past relationships, expressing difficulty trusting after being cheated on in his last significant commitment.