The Bachelor franchise has captured the hearts of millions of viewers around the world for over a decade. Every season, we tune in to watch the journey of one lucky bachelor or bachelorette as they search for love. With each finale comes the anticipation of who will receive the final rose and, ultimately, a proposal. In this article, we’ll take a look back at the past ten years of Bachelor finales, including the couples who found love and those whose journey ended in heartbreak.
2011 – Brad Womack’s Redemption
In 2011, Brad Womack made history as the only Bachelor to return for a second season. In his first season, he shocked viewers when he didn’t choose either finalist. In his second season, he proposed to Emily Maynard in a dramatic finale, finally redeeming himself and finding love.
2012 – Ben Flajnik’s Proposal
Ben Flajnik’s season was full of drama, but he ultimately chose Courtney Robertson as his winner. The two got engaged in the season finale, but their relationship was short-lived, ending just a few months later.
2013 – Sean Lowe’s Fairy Tale Ending
Sean Lowe’s season had a fairytale ending when he proposed to Catherine Giudici. The couple has since gone on to get married and have three children together.
2014 – Juan Pablo’s Controversial Finale
Juan Pablo Galavis’s season was one of the most controversial in Bachelor history. He chose Nikki Ferrell in the finale, but didn’t propose. The two ended up breaking up just a few months later.
2015 – Chris Soules’ Heartbreaking Decision
Chris Soules’s season was full of drama, but he ultimately chose Whitney Bischoff in the finale. However, the couple ended their engagement just a few months later.
2016 – Ben Higgins’ Double Proposal
Ben Higgins made Bachelor history when he told both Lauren Bushnell and JoJo Fletcher that he loved them. He ultimately chose Lauren and proposed to her in the finale.
2017 – Nick Viall’s Fourth Attempt at Love
Nick Viall had previously appeared on The Bachelorette twice and Bachelor in Paradise once before becoming the Bachelor. He chose Vanessa Grimaldi in the finale, but the couple ended their engagement just five months later.
2018 – Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s Change of Heart
Arie Luyendyk Jr. made headlines when he broke up with his winner, Becca Kufrin, on camera and then proposed to his runner-up, Lauren Burnham, in the same episode.
2019 – Colton Underwood’s Bold Move
Colton Underwood made Bachelor history when he jumped over a fence and ran away from the show after Cassie Randolph broke up with him. He ultimately won her back and the couple left the show together, but they have since split up.
2020 – Peter Weber’s Rocky Relationship
Peter Weber’s season was full of drama and controversy. He ultimately chose Madison Prewett, but the couple broke up just two days after the finale aired.
2021 – Matt James’ Search for Love
Matt James’s season just wrapped up, and he chose Rachael Kirkconnell in the finale. However, their relationship has been overshadowed by controversy surrounding Rachael’s past social media behavior.
In conclusion, the Bachelor franchise has provided us with years of drama, romance, and heartbreak. While not every couple has found their happily ever after, we continue to tune in season after season, hoping that the next Bachelor or Bachelorette will find true love.
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FAQs
- Who is the most successful Bachelor couple of the past decade?
- Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici have been one of the most successful couples, as they are still together and have a family.
- Has any Bachelor or Bachelorette chosen two finalists in the finale before?
- Yes, Ben Higgins famously told both Lauren Bushnell and JoJo Fletcher that he loved them before ultimately choosing Lauren.
- Which Bachelor finale was the most controversial?
- Juan Pablo Galavis’s season was one of the most controversial in Bachelor history, as he didn’t propose to his winner and the couple broke up shortly after the show ended.
- Have any Bachelors or Bachelorettes returned for a second season?
- Yes, Brad Womack returned for a second season after not choosing anyone in his first season.
- Has any Bachelor or Bachelorette ever broken up with their winner on camera before?
- Arie Luyendyk Jr. broke up with his winner, Becca Kufrin, on camera in the finale before proposing to his runner-up, Lauren Burnham.
