Every Single 'Bachelor' in Franchise History (2024)

The blooming love for all things BachelorNation started with thisStanford Business School graduate, who was the first to hand out roses on the hit ABC reality show. As the preeminent Bachelor, he also led the way in not feeling forced to propose on the finale, though he did give a final rose to Amanda Marsh. After dating for a few months, the pair ended up splitting.Now 49, Michel keeps a fairly low profile and appears to still be single. He wentback to the business world after his time on The Bachelor andcurrentlyworks as a media industry executive in New York City.

The Missouri banker proposed to Helen Eksterowicz in the season two finale, but they were dunzo just weeks after the 2002 episodeaired. Out of the limelight, Buerge walked down the aisle with Angye McIntosh in 2009.The pair has two daughterstogether, and McIntosh also has one child from a previous relationship.

The tire and winery heir rolled into the hearts of 25 ladies in season three. The heart he ultimately won was Jen Schefft's. Though the two got engaged on the show, theyended things a few months later. Firestonewent on to marry model Ivana Bozilovic in 2008, and the couple has three children together. The StonePark Capital co-founder saw hisfifth hotel completed in San Luis Obispo, California, in January 2019.

The one that got away from BacheloretteTrista Rehnreturned to reality TVto star in season four of The Bachelor. The University of Michigan grad had to decide betweenEstella Gardinier and Kelly Jo Kuharski, ultimately feeling that Gardinier was a better match for him. He didn't propose to her, however, offering her a promise ring instead and the request to keep dating, but they broke up shortly after the season aired in 2003. He later marriedAll My Children actress Rebecca Budig, divorcing her in 2010, and went on to wed Jessica Canyon in 2016, with whom hewelcomed son Grayson in December 2018. The mortgage broker and author has hosted HGTV and TLC shows since his time in Bachelor Nation, and healsoperforms in a musical group called Band From TV.

The hunky former NFL quarterback scored a touchdown when he was picked to be the fifth Bachelor. Though he didn't proposeto Jessica Bowlin in the finale, the pair did continue to date before splitting a few months later. In 2017, he began dating model Emely Fardo and asked for her hand in marriage in 2019. As for his professional life, Palmer has stayed in the spotlight, hosting quite a few shows, includingDaily Mail TV, ABC's The Proposaland Food Network'sHoliday Baking Championship, and acting on shows like Law and Order: SVU.

The two-time WON Bass U.S. Open champion fisherman was part of the interesting 2004 season where the women handpicked their Bachelor in a "Lady's Choice Ceremony." Lucky Velvick ended up proposingto finalist Mary Delgado, and they stayed together until 2009. Six years later, he wed Belinda Juarez, and the two share a daughter named Kamber.Since his reality fame, the now 55-year-old has worked as a commentator for ESPN2'sBassCenterand appeared on the ESPN seriesGoing Coastal.

Yes, Jerry O'Connell's brother was one of the first Bachelors. The self-described fun-loving "good guy" was lucky enough to have his season filmed in his hometown of New York City, but that luck didn't translate to the final rose.Although he didn't propose to finalist Sarah Brice, the two dated on and off, breaking up in 2007 before getting back together in late 2008, but splitting for good in 2010.He went on to marry Anna Sophia Berglund in 2018, and since his run on The Bachelor, he appeared on two episodes ofCrossing Jordan alongside his brother.

Oui, oui, doc! This board-certified ER physician was the first Bachelor to have his season filmed outside of the U.S., screening his potential suitors in Paris. In the end,Stork did not propose to finalist Sarah Stone, and they ended things after the finale aired. He has been married twice since, however, first to pediatrician Charlotte Brown from 2012 to 2015, before saying "I do" toattorney Parris Bell in 2019. As for his professional life, the Duke gradis a host on The Doctors.

Ciao, signore! TheItalian American businessman, who just so happens to be a freakin' prince, did not end up proposing to his finalist, Jennifer Wilson,afterThe Bachelor: Rome. They did begin an off-camera relationship, but that fizzled out in January 2007. Raised in New Jersey, the Fordham business grad later appeared in the web reality showspoof America's Next Princessand did a stint on the 10th season of Celebrity Big Brother UK in 2012. Looks like he can do reality shows on both sides of the pond!

Paging Dr. Baldwin! The Duke grad is quite the overachiever, boasting the titles of U.S. Naval Officer, ironmantriathlete and humanitarian in addition to being a doctor. His reality show season --dubbed The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman --didn't end up finding him long-term love, as he broke off his engagementto finalistTessa Horst in the summer of 2007. After appearing on the show, he briefly dated President Donald Trump's ex-wifeMarla Maples. We think he's doing OK, however! In addition to participating in multiple races, he has a day named after him in Honolulu.

Maybe he just really, really liked being on The Bachelor-- even if he was long considered the most hated one in history by fans. After rejecting both finalists in season 11, Womack returned to the reality series for a second chance of love on season 15. He ultimately proposed toEmily Maynard in the season finale. Off camera, the pair broke up while the show was airing, got back together briefly and split up for good in May 2011.In 2013, the Texas businessmanbriefly datedBachelorcontestantAshLee Frazierfrom Sean Lowe's season.The Atlanta native currently owns four separate bars in Austin, Texas, with his brothers.

The British financier made history as the first international Bachelor. His season, called The Bachelor: London Calling,was also the last to air episodes in 90-minute increments.Though he ended upproposingto Shayne Lamas, the pair broke up inJuly 2008. A decade later, he wed Rebecca Moring in December 2017.

Mesnick's love life was a bit messy after cameras stopped rolling, but in the end, he found a happy ending. A former Bachelorette suitor, the Washington native proposed to Melissa Rycroft, but by the time fans saw that season finale "I do," the two had already broken up, as he was giving it another go with runner-up Molly Malaney. Mesnick and Malaney ended up marrying in February 2010 in a nationally televisedBachelorevent. The account executive ended up becomingthe firstBachelorstar to make it down the aisle with someone he met on the show. The couple welcomed their first child in March 2013. Mesnick also shares a 15-year-old son named Ty with his ex-wife, Hilary Buckholz-Monrean.

Did you forget that Pilot Pete wasn't the only Bachelor who knows how to fly high? During his season, named The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love, the Texan pilot proposed to Vienna Girardi, but they split in June 2010. Since then, he's appeared onBachelor Pad, Dancing With the Stars,Drop Dead DivaandThe Bold and the Beautiful,and hebrieflyhosted aChippendales Las Vegas showin 2012. The crazy-fit stud has also competed in his fair share of triathlons.

The formerBachelorettesuitor and Courtney Robertson broke up while season 16 ofThe Bachelorwas airingbut reunited and got engaged for a second time before breaking up for good in October 2012. Hailing from California's Wine Country, the reality star has gone on to found Ion Wines and a spirit line called Fernet Francisco, and he currently runs the Yelp SF Community Team.

The entrepreneur started his Bachelor Nation journey on Emily Maynard's season of The Bachelorette, where he came in third. The second time was apparently the charm because the Texan found love withCatherine Giudici on his Bachelor season finale.The two wed in 2014-- making Lowe theonly male lead to marry his final pick-- andhave three children together.

The Iowa native was a fan favorite on the 10th season of The Bachelorette, where he came in third as Andi Dorfman looked for love. Returning to the franchise for season 19 of The Bachelor, he chose from 30 lovely ladies rather than 25 as in previous seasons, ultimately proposing toWhitney Bischoff, though they brokeup soon after in May 2015. That same year,he headed back to reality TV twice, coming in fifth onDancing With the Stars and doing a stint onWorst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition.In August 2019, hepleaded guiltyto leaving the scene of an accident in 2017. His penalty wastwo years' probation, and he made hisfirst red carpet appearance following that incident that December. The farmer still lives in Iowa and is reportedly dating Bachelor alum Victoria Fuller.

The cutie pie from Indiana first appearedon the 11th season of The Bachelorette, but despiteKaitlyn Bristowe confessing that she thought Higgins was"unlovable," he took a chance with a new set of suitors in season 20 of The Bachelor. He ended up proposing to Lauren Bushnell, who moved with him to Denver, Colorado, shortly after the season finale, but they split in May 2017 and she went on to marry country singer Chris Lane in 2019. Higgins co-founded a coffee company,Generous Coffee, and with fellow Bachelor Nation alum Ashley Iaconetti.

Ben Higginsis a bachelor no more! The 32-year-oldBacheloralum married Jessica Clarke just outside of Nashville, Tennessee,on Saturday.

The pair, whogot engagedin March 2020, tied the knot at The Estate at Cherokee Dock. The bride, 25, wore an Anne Barge gown, and the groom opted for a tuxedo by The Black Tux.

After famously searching for love onThe Bacheloretteand as the star ofThe Bachelor, Viall will soon be tying the knot with Joyafter two years of dating.

Viall, 42, and Joy, 24, both shared the news to Instagram on Thursday evening with a slideshow of intimate and gleefulsnapshots -- which featured them embracing, gazing into each other's eyes, kissing, andflaunting her new sparkler.

We first met the race car driver and real estate agent on season eight of The Bachelorette, when he vied for Emily Maynard's heart. Bachelor Nation was surprised when he was picked to lead season 22, though he certainly made history -- justnot in the best way.After narrowing the field of women vying for his attention down to Lauren Burnham and Becca Kufrin, the then-36-year-old Bachelortold both women that he loved themand all but promised both that he was going to choose them -- and in a way, he sort of did. He ended up popping the question to Kufrin before having a change of heart and callingoff the engagement. He reconnected with Burnham, proposed to her during theAfter the Final Rose special,and married her in HawaiiinJanuary 2019. They welcomed their first child, daughterAlessi Ren, that May.

The pairwelcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on June 11, 2021withtheir son, Lux,coming home shortly after his birth.

Luyendyk and Burnham waited untilbringing their little girl home to revealher unique name."senna james + lux jacob🤍," Burnham captioned a photo of the twins sleeping beside each other.

The former NFL pro made history when he was announced as the first virgin Bachelor. Underwood ultimately fell for Cassie Randolph, but when their relationship dramatically derailed, his chance at love seemed to...jump the fence. Though he didn't propose at the end of the series, the pair did reconcile, as the Illinois state gradtold Chris Harrison during theAfter the Final Rosespecial that they were "in love." Underwood and Randolph dated for a year and a half beforesplitting up in May 2020, shortly after the Indiana native recovered from COVID-19.

TheDelta pilot was a fan favorite from Hannah Brown's season ofThe Bachelorette,though his appearance on the show wasn't without scandal. His ex, Calee Lutes,came forward to ETin July, alleging that he ended their serious relationship to appear on the dating series. In his season finale, Pilot Pete got engaged to Hannah Ann Sluss, only to reveal that he still had feelings for runner-up Madison Prewett. By March 2020, Weber and Prewett had already broken up, and two months later, he said new ladyloveKelley Flanagan had "caught me."

The pair had broken up but have been seen together again.

Peter WeberandKelley Flanaganare spending some time together. A source tells ET that the exes "started hanging out again as friends and in groups with otherBachelorpeople, but they still have a lot of love for each other."

"They are seeing where things go again and they're both happy," the source says.

Reconciliation rumors between the pair started in August, whenthey were spottedat a Chicago Cubs game together, more than a year aftertheir split.

Matt Jamesopened up about how he andRachael Kirkconnellreconciled.Cosmopolitanpublished an excerpt of the former Bachelor's upcoming book,First Impressions, in which he details how he and his girlfriend found their way back to each other after several controversies.

This bachelor joined season 26 and met Susie Evans. The couplerevealed why they called it quits. On the latest episode of Kaitlyn Bristowe's Off the Vine podcast, the Bachelor-alums shared the reasons behind their split in an emotional joint interview.

The pair announced their breakup Sept. 2022, following a tumultuous relationship in which Susie rejected Clayton after his Fantasy Suite actions, before rekindling their romance post-show. As such, the romance was met with lots of criticism on social media, which came at an already uncertain time for Clayton.

Zach Shallcrossis the nextBachelor! During part 2ofThe Bachelorettefinale on Tuesday, hostJesse Palmerannounced that the 25-year-old tech executive fromAnaheim Hills, California, will be taking on the leading role for season 27.

"There’s no words. I’m just taking this in right now. This is pretty incredible," he said. "This is once in a lifetime, awesome, incredible opportunity."

Zach appeared on the current season ofThe Bachelorette, during which time he vied forRachel Recchia's heart.

JoeyGraziadeiis your new Bachelor! During the season finale ofThe Bachelorette, hostJesse Palmerannounced that the28-year-old tennis pro will serve inThe Bachelor's leading role for its upcoming 28th season.

"It's definitely surreal. It's sinking in very slowly, but I'm trying my best just to enjoy it, but this is crazy," Joey said of being the one to hand out the roses. "... Crazy stuff, but excited."

Joey's happy news comes afterhe suffered a major heartbreakwhenCharity Lawsonsent him home before she got engaged toDotunOlubeko. While Joey admitted that the devastation of that breakup was real, he assured fans he's ready to jump back into the dating pool in a big way.