The Bachelorette
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The Bachelorette is a spin-off
of the American competitive reality dating game show
The Bachelor. In its January 2003 debut on ABC
, the first season featured Trista Rehn, the runner-up date from the first season of The Bachelor, offering the opportunity for Rehn to choose a husband among 25 bachelors. The 2004 season of The Bachelorette again took a runner-up from the previous season of The Bachelor. After last airing on February 28, 2005, the series returned to ABC during the spring of 2008, following an absence of three years.
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of the American competitive reality dating game show
Dating game show
Dating game shows are television game shows, some say reality game shows, that incorporate a dating system in the form of a game with clear rules. Human matchmaking is involved only in selecting the game's contestants - usually for amusement value as opposed to any concern for their happiness or...
The Bachelor. In its January 2003 debut on ABC
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, the first season featured Trista Rehn, the runner-up date from the first season of The Bachelor, offering the opportunity for Rehn to choose a husband among 25 bachelors. The 2004 season of The Bachelorette again took a runner-up from the previous season of The Bachelor. After last airing on February 28, 2005, the series returned to ABC during the spring of 2008, following an absence of three years.
Seasons
- Season 1 (2003)
- Trista RehnTrista RehnTrista Nicole Sutter was the runner-up on season 1 of the ABC reality television show The Bachelor, before becoming the star of the first season of its companion show The Bachelorette....
, the runner-up of the first season of The Bachelor, selected Ryan SutterRyan SutterRyan Allen Sutter was the "winner" chosen by Trista Rehn on the TV show The Bachelorette. Sutter, a Colorado firefighter, and Rehn were married in a televised wedding on ABC on December 6, 2003...
, and the season's finale broadcast was one of the most-watched programs in the history of reality television. They are still married and have two children together. Contestant Bob GuineyBob GuineyRobert "Bob" Guiney was a contestant on the first season of The Bachelorette and later, appeared as the bachelor in the fourth season of The Bachelor. He has hosted GSN Live from 2009 until the show's ending in 2011....
was chosen to be the Bachelor in season four of The Bachelor.
- Season 2The Bachelorette (season 2)The Bachelorette 2 is the second season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on January 14, 2004, featuring Meredith Phillips dating 25 men....
(2004)
- Meredith Phillips, who was let go by bachelor Bob Guiney (see above), chose Ian Mckee. However, they ended their relationship in February 2005.
- Season 3 (2005)
- Jennifer Schefft, selected by Andrew FirestoneAndrew FirestoneAndrew Boulton Firestone is an American TV reality show personality. He is the son of Brooks Firestone, a grandson of Leonard Firestone, and a great-grandson of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founder Harvey Firestone and Idabelle Smith....
in season three of The Bachelor, got a second chance at love, after her relationship with Firestone ended, in The Bachelorette's third season. She chose Jerry Ferris, an art gallery director, over fellow finalist John Paul Merritt in a first live, final rose ceremony. During this last episode, Jerry proposed to Jen. She rejected his proposal, however, stating that the chemistry was not there. Schefft went on to find love away from reality TV, marrying Chicago public relationsPublic relationsPublic relations is the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc....
executive Joe Waterman in May 2009. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Mae Elizabeth, on November 13, 2010.
- Season 4The Bachelorette (Season 4)The Bachelorette 4 is the fourth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. After a long three year absence of the show, the season premiere aired on May 19, 2008. This season featured Deanna Pappas courting 25 men. Pappas was rejected by Brad Womack in the eleventh season of The...
(2008)
- DeAnna PappasDeanna PappasDeAnna Marie Stagliano is a TV personality best known for her participation in the ABC Television reality dating shows The Bachelor, Season 11, and The Bachelorette, Season 4.- Early life :...
, who first appeared in season eleven of The Bachelor, and was rejected by bachelor Brad WomackThe Bachelor (Season 11)The Bachelor 11 is the 11th season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired on September 24, 2007. The show features the bachelor, Stephen Bradley Womack, courting 25 women...
, chose Jesse CsincsakJesse CsincsakJesse Csincsak is an American professional snowboarder. Jesse is the founder of the non-profit organization JSAK Snowboarding which helps snowboarders with Olympic aspirations to raise money for training, travel and related expenses. Jesse is also a coach at High Cascade Snowboard Camp and a...
over Jason MesnickJason MesnickJason Scott Mesnick is the runner-up on Season 4 of The Bachelorette and the Bachelor of the 13th season of the reality dating show The Bachelor.-Biography:Mesnick is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, but moved to Washington at the age of eight...
. They were set to wed on May 9, 2009, but the couple announced their break-up in November 2008. On season 13 of The Bachelor featuring Jason MesnickJason MesnickJason Scott Mesnick is the runner-up on Season 4 of The Bachelorette and the Bachelor of the 13th season of the reality dating show The Bachelor.-Biography:Mesnick is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, but moved to Washington at the age of eight...
as a single father looking for a second chance at love, Pappas made a surprise return. Pappas also went on to find love away from reality television, marrying high school teacher, Stephen Stagliano in October 2011.
- Season 5The Bachelorette (season 5)The fifth season of the ABC reality television series The Bachelorette began on May 18, 2009 with a two-hour premiere. The show features Jillian Harris, an interior designer from Peace River, Alberta, Canada, courting 30 men, five more than previous seasons...
(2009)
- Jillian Harris, who was eliminated by bachelor Jason MesnickJason MesnickJason Scott Mesnick is the runner-up on Season 4 of The Bachelorette and the Bachelor of the 13th season of the reality dating show The Bachelor.-Biography:Mesnick is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, but moved to Washington at the age of eight...
in season thirteen of The Bachelor, was the fifth bachelorette. She is also the first non-American bachelorette from Canada. The fifth season premiered on May 18, 2009. On the season finale, Jillian received a proposal from Ed SwiderskiEd SwiderskiEd Swiderski is an American technology consultant who was the winner on season 5 of the reality TV show The Bachelorette.- Early life and career :...
. A supplement to the finale, "After The Final Rose", aired on Tuesday, July 28. However, they ended their relationship in July 2010. Contestant Jake Pavelka was chosen to be the next "Bachelor".
- Season 6The Bachelorette (season 6)The Bachelorette 6 is the sixth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on May 24, 2010, featuring Ali Fedotowsky dating 25 men...
(2010)
- Ali Fedotowsky, who walked away from bachelor Jake PavelkaJake PavelkaJacob Lynn "Jake" Pavelka is an American pilot who appeared on four reality TV programs, most notably The Bachelor.- Early life and career :...
in season 14 of The Bachelor, was the sixth bachelorette. The season premiered on May 24, 2010. Ali, who let contestant Chris Lambton go the day before the Final Rose Ceremony, chose Roberto Martinez in the finale, but the couple broke up in November 2011.
- Season 7The Bachelorette (season 7)The Bachelorette 7 is the seventh season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on May 23, 2011, featuring Ashley Hebert dating 25 men....
(2011)
- Ashley HebertThe Bachelor (season 15)The Bachelor: Season 15 is the 15th season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired on January 3, 2011. 38-year old Brad Womack, who previously appeared as the Bachelor in season 11, where he rejected both of his final two women, returned as the Bachelor for this...
, who was rejected by bachelor Brad Womack in season 15 of The Bachelor, was the seventh bachelorette. The season premiered on May 23, 2011. The season concluded with Ashley choosing J.P. Rosenbaum as her fiance. Runner-up Ben Flajnik was chosen to be the next Bachelor.
The Bachelorettes
| Season | Bachelorette | Occupation | Winner | Runner(s)-Up | Proposal | Aftermath |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trista Rehn | physical therapist Physical therapy Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation... |
Ryan Sutter Ryan Sutter Ryan Allen Sutter was the "winner" chosen by Trista Rehn on the TV show The Bachelorette. Sutter, a Colorado firefighter, and Rehn were married in a televised wedding on ABC on December 6, 2003... |
Charlie Maher | Yes | Rehn and Sutter were married in December 2003 and was televised on national television, as of , they are still together and have two children. Contestant Bob Guiney Bob Guiney Robert "Bob" Guiney was a contestant on the first season of The Bachelorette and later, appeared as the bachelor in the fourth season of The Bachelor. He has hosted GSN Live from 2009 until the show's ending in 2011.... was featured on fourth season of The Bachelor. |
| 2 The Bachelorette (season 2) The Bachelorette 2 is the second season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on January 14, 2004, featuring Meredith Phillips dating 25 men.... |
Meredith Phillips | makeup artist Makeup artist thumb|[[Michelle Camaclang]], an international-certified professional makeup artistthumb|Special effects makeup techniquesA Make-up artist is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and other similar productions... |
Ian Mckee | Matthew Hickl | Yes | Phillips and McKee were engaged at the end of the show, but ended their relationship in February 2005. |
| 3 | Jennifer Schefft | publicist Publicist A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a public figure, especially a celebrity, a business, or for a work such as a book, film or album... |
None | Jerry Ferris and John Paul Merritt | No | Schefft rejected all bachelors. |
| 4 The Bachelorette (Season 4) The Bachelorette 4 is the fourth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. After a long three year absence of the show, the season premiere aired on May 19, 2008. This season featured Deanna Pappas courting 25 men. Pappas was rejected by Brad Womack in the eleventh season of The... |
DeAnna Pappas Deanna Pappas DeAnna Marie Stagliano is a TV personality best known for her participation in the ABC Television reality dating shows The Bachelor, Season 11, and The Bachelorette, Season 4.- Early life :... |
real estate agent | Jesse Csincsak Jesse Csincsak Jesse Csincsak is an American professional snowboarder. Jesse is the founder of the non-profit organization JSAK Snowboarding which helps snowboarders with Olympic aspirations to raise money for training, travel and related expenses. Jesse is also a coach at High Cascade Snowboard Camp and a... |
Jason Mesnick Jason Mesnick Jason Scott Mesnick is the runner-up on Season 4 of The Bachelorette and the Bachelor of the 13th season of the reality dating show The Bachelor.-Biography:Mesnick is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, but moved to Washington at the age of eight... |
Yes | The wedding was set for May 9, 2009, but they broke up in November 2008. Runner-up Mesnick was featured on the 13th season The Bachelor (season 13) The Bachelor 13 is the thirteenth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired on January 5, 2009. The show features a previous contestant from the ABC show The Bachelorette and the series' first single parent, Jason Mesnick, courting 25... of The Bachelor. Csincsak is now married to The Bachelor season 13 contestant Ann Lueders. Pappas is now married to Stephen Stagliano, whose brother, Michael, was a contestant on the fifth season of The Bachelorette (see below). Finalist Graham Bunn became a contestant on the second season of Bachelor Pad Bachelor Pad Bachelor Pad is an elimination-style two-hour American reality television game show that debuted on August 9, 2010 on ABC. The show features contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, who compete for a final cash prize of $250,000... . |
| 5 The Bachelorette (season 5) The fifth season of the ABC reality television series The Bachelorette began on May 18, 2009 with a two-hour premiere. The show features Jillian Harris, an interior designer from Peace River, Alberta, Canada, courting 30 men, five more than previous seasons... |
Jillian Harris | interior designer | Ed Swiderski Ed Swiderski Ed Swiderski is an American technology consultant who was the winner on season 5 of the reality TV show The Bachelorette.- Early life and career :... |
Kiptyn Locke | Yes | In July 2010, it was announced that the two had broken up. Contestant Jake Pavelka was featured on the 14th season The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love is the 14th season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired on January 4, 2010. The show features a previous contestant from The Bachelorette, Jake Pavelka, courting 25 women... of The Bachelor. Runner-up Locke, along with finalists Juan Barbieri, Wes Hayden, Jesse Kovacs and David Good, became contestants on the first season of Bachelor Pad. Harris is now a design team member of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is a reality television series providing home renovations for less fortunate families and community schools etc... . Finalist John Presser is now married to Tara Durr, who was a contestant in The Bachelor: Rome The Bachelor: Rome The Bachelor: Rome is the ninth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The show was filmed in Rome, Italy. The season premiered on October 3, 2006... . Michael Stagliano became a contestant on the second season of Bachelor Pad along with Pavelka. |
| 6 The Bachelorette (season 6) The Bachelorette 6 is the sixth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on May 24, 2010, featuring Ali Fedotowsky dating 25 men... |
Ali Fedotowsky | advertising account manager | Roberto Martinez | Chris Lambton | |
Fedotowsky and Martinez were planning their wedding for 2011. They were originally supposed to have already gotten married, but postponed their wedding due to an injury. They broke up in November 2011. Finalists Jonathan Novack (referred to as Weatherman in the show), Craig McKinnon and Jesse Beck became contestants on the first season of Bachelor Pad. Finalists Kasey Kahl, Justin Rego (referred to as The Wrestler in the show) and Kirk DeWindt became contestants on the second season of Bachelor Pad. |
| 7 The Bachelorette (season 7) The Bachelorette 7 is the seventh season of ABC reality television series The Bachelorette. The show premiered on May 23, 2011, featuring Ashley Hebert dating 25 men.... |
Ashley Hebert | dental student | J.P. Rosenbaum | Ben Flajnik | |
Hebert and Rosenbaum are planning to continue their relationship. Finalists Ames Brown, Blake Julian and William Holman became contestants on the second season of Bachelor Pad. Runner-up Flajnik will be featured on the 16th season of The Bachelor. |