Now, we rank them from worst (booor-ing!)
I mean, couldn’t we at least have gotten a prince with a sexy accent?
He holds the title as the very first star ofThe Bachelor.
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He introduced viewers to the gift that was Trista Rehn.
Spoiler alert:He did.
Kristen Baldwin
23.
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Surely, that can’t be too hard, right?
ABC didn’t think so, which is why they gave Chris the Bachelor title.
Kristen Baldwin
20.
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Season 18 (Juan Pablo Galavis)
Oh, JP.
What once seemed so promising quickly devolved into a train wreck.
(Did I mention he was hot?)
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(They split in 2014.
)Samantha Highfill
19.
Though Susie left him at the Proposal Platform,they ultimately reconciledand Gabby and Rachel were rewarded witha jointBacheloretteseason.
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The two had an on-again, off-again relationship for a few yearsbefore splitting for good.Madeline Boardman
17.
Maybe it’s because the poor guy had a lot on his mind.
The season was largely overshadowed by similar ugly behind-the-scenes drama , including hostChris Harrison’sexcruciatingExtrainterviewand ultimate departure.
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and a generally toxic vibe.
On the plus side, this season did give us future Bachelorette Michelle Young.
Kristen Baldwin
15.
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Season 16 (Ben Flajnik)
Ben Flajnik had one rough introduction to the members of Bachelor Nation.
And yet, about halfway through hisBachelorseason, fans weren’t so sure he was a dream come true.
(But hey, at least it was dramatic.
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)Samantha Highfill
12.
After an ugly post-show breakup, Coltoncame out as gay in 2021.Kristen Baldwin
11.
Still, a whopping 26 million viewers tuned in to see the show’s first finale proposal to Helene.
(The twoparted waysnot long after.
)Robyn Ross
10.
The wealthy dreamboat quickly became a fan favorite andproposed to Jen Schefft in the finale.
Grant proposes to Juliana on ‘The Bachelor’.Disney/Anne Marie Fox
Peter also joined the ranks of bait-and-switch Bachelors by proposing to Hannah Ann and then dumping her for Madison.
But shewas right.Kristen Baldwin
6.
(She became the next Bachelorette, natch.)
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Season 11 (Brad Womack)
Brad Womack: Some love him.
And yet, there’s no denying that he made for some compelling television.
A nice guy from Texas, he had the gentleman thing down.
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(They eventually split.
)Madeline Boardman
3.
Season 17 (Sean Lowe)
Sean Lowe, ABC’s golden boy.
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Then, the very show that broke his heart gives him a second chance at love.
And yet, he gathered himself enough to propose to Melissa Rycroft.
He dumped Melissa for his now-wife, Molly.Samantha Highfill
1.
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(Cough Sydney and Lea Cough).
was, to use hostJesse Palmer’s oft-repeated word, “unprecedented.”
Good luck topping this season, producers.
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You’re going to need it.
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THE BACHELOR - “The Bachelor: Season Finale Part 1” - Peter’s romantic journey is coming to an unbelievable conclusion. After the shocking ending to the fantasy suite dates, Peter, Hannah and Madison travel to Alice Springs, Australia, on night one of a two-night, live special, season finale event on “The Bachelor,” MONDAY, MARCH 9 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/John Fleenor) PETER WEBER.John Fleenor/ABC
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Kelsey and Joey on ‘The Bachelor’.Disney/John Fleenor
