The Bachelor (American TV series) season 21

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The twenty-first season of The Bachelor premiered on January 2, 2017.[1] This season features 36-year-old Nick Viall, a software sales executive from Waukesha, Wisconsin.

The Bachelor
Season 21
Promotional poster
StarringNick Viall
Presented byChris Harrison
No. of contestants30
WinnerVanessa Grimaldi
Runner-upRaven Gates
No. of episodes13 (including 2 specials)
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseJanuary 2 (2017-01-02) –
March 13, 2017 (2017-03-13)
Additional information
Filming datesSeptember 24 (2016-09-24) –
November 18, 2016 (2016-11-18)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

Viall graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He previously appeared as the runner-up on both the 10th and 11th seasons of The Bachelorette, featuring Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe, respectively. Viall also participated in the 3rd season of Bachelor in Paradise, where he formed a connection with alumna Jennifer Saviano but did not pursue a long-term relationship.

The season concluded on March 13, 2017, with Viall proposing to 29-year-old special education teacher Vanessa Grimaldi. The couple ended their engagement on August 25, 2017.

Production

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Casting and contestants

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On August 30, 2016, during season 2, episode 4 of Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise—and while the 3rd season of Bachelor in Paradise was still airing—Nick Viall was announced as the next Bachelor.[2]

Before Viall's selection as the lead for the 21st season of The Bachelor, fan favorites Luke Pell and Chase McNary—both from season 12 of The Bachelorette—were strongly considered for the role, as revealed by host Chris Harrison.[3]

Pell and McNary ultimately went on to participate in other installments of the Bachelor franchise. Pell competed in The Bachelor Winter Games, while McNary appeared in season six of Bachelor in Paradise.

Filming and development

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Filming for this season began on September 24, 2016, with the show traveling to various locations, including Nick Viall's home state of Wisconsin, New Orleans, Louisiana, Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, Bimini in the Bahamas, and Lapland in Finland.

Numerous media outlets reported that the Backstreet Boys performed on September 30, 2016, at the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater in Downtown Los Angeles during the season. Besides the Backstreet Boys, other notable appearances included Olympians Michelle Carter, Allyson Felix, and Carl Lewis, country singer Chris Lane, and singer Lolo.[4][5]

The production was initially scheduled to travel from Los Angeles to Charleston, South Carolina, with host Chris Harrison indicating a stop at Kiawah Island. However, due to the impact of Hurricane Matthew on South Carolina, the location was changed to Viall's home state of Wisconsin. South Carolina was later visited during the thirteenth season of The Bachelorette.[6][7]

Contestants

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Rachel Lindsay

The season began with 30 contestants.[8]

Name Age Hometown Occupation Outcome Place Ref
Vanessa Grimaldi[9] 29 Montreal, Quebec Special Education Teacher Winner 1 [10]
Raven Gates[11][12] 25 Hoxie, Arkansas Fashion Boutique Owner Runner-Up 2
Rachel Lindsay[11] 31 Dallas, Texas Attorney Week 9 3 [13]
Corinne Olympios[11][14] 24 Miami, Florida Business Owner Week 8 4 [15]
Kristina Schulman[16] 24 Lexington, Kentucky Dental Hygienist Week 7 5 [17]
Danielle Maltby[18] 31 Colgate, Wisconsin Neonatal Nurse 6
Danielle Lombard[12][19] 27 Danville, California Small Business Owner Week 6 7 [20]
Whitney Fransway[21] 25 Chanhassen, Minnesota Pilates Instructor 8
Jasmine Goode[22][23] 29 Maplewood, New Jersey Pro Basketball Dancer 9
Alexis Waters[11][24] 23 Secaucus, New Jersey Aspiring Dolphin Trainer Week 5 10–12
Jaimi King[25] 28 New Orleans, Louisiana Chef
Josephine Tutman[23] 24 Santa Cruz, California Registered Nurse
Taylor Nolan[26] 23 Seattle, Washington Mental Health Counselor 13 [27]
Astrid Loch[28] 26 Tampa, Florida Plastic Surgery Office Manager Week 4 14–15
Sarah Vendal[19] 26 Palmdale, California Grade School Teacher
Brittany Farrar[19] 26 Santa Monica, California Travel Nurse Week 3 16–17 [29]
Christen Whitney[30][31] 25 Martinsville, Indiana Wedding Videographer
Dominique Alexis[19] 25 Los Angeles, California Restaurant Server 18 [32]
Elizabeth Whitelaw[33] 24 New Trier, Illinois Marketing Manager Week 2 19–21
Hailey Merkt†[34] 23 Vancouver, British Columbia Photographer
Lacey Mark[35] 25 Montville, New Jersey Digital Marketing Manager
Elizabeth "Liz" Sandoz[11] 29 Scottsbluff, Nebraska Doula 22 [36]
Angela Amezcua[37] 26 Cumberland, Maryland Model Week 1 23–30 [38]
Briana Guertler[39] 28 Salt Lake City, Utah Surgical Unit Nurse
Ida Marie DeLosSantos[40] 23 Harlingen, Texas Sales Manager
Jasmine Brown[41] 25 Tacoma, Washington Flight Attendant
Lauren Hussey[42] 30 Naples, Florida Law School Graduate
Michelle Ramkissoon[19][12] 24 Silver Spring, Maryland Food Truck Owner
Olivia Burnette[43] 25 Anchorage, Alaska Apparel Sales Representative
Susannah Milan[44] 26 Jamul, California Account Manager

Future appearances

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The Bachelorette

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Rachel Lindsay was announced as the lead for the thirteenth season of The Bachelorette while this season of The Bachelor was still airing. She made history as the first African American lead in the franchise.

Additionally, several contestants from Nick Viall's season, including Raven Gates, Alexis Waters, Kristina Schulman, Astrid Loch, Whitney Fransway, Jasmine Goode, and Corinne Olympios, made notable appearances throughout the season.[45]

Bachelor in Paradise

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Season 4

Several contestants from Nick Viall's season returned for season 4 of Bachelor in Paradise. These included Raven Gates, Corinne Olympios, Taylor Nolan, Alexis Waters, Lacey Mark, Kristina Schulman, Danielle Maltby, Danielle Lombard, Christen Whitney, Sarah Vendal, Dominique Alexis, Jaimi King, and Jasmine Goode.[46]

  • Week 1: Corinne Olympios quit after the production shutdown. Lacey Mark initially quit but returned following the resumption of filming.
  • Week 2: Danielle Maltby quit, and Alexis Waters and Sarah Vendal were eliminated.
  • Week 3: Kristina Schulman quit.
  • Week 4: Jaimi King was eliminated. Danielle Lombard split from Dean Unglert, Christen Whitney split from Jack Stone, Dominique Alexis split from Diggy Moreland, and Jasmine Goode split from Jonathan Treece.

At the end of the season, Raven Gates, Taylor Nolan, and Lacey Mark left Paradise in relationships with Adam Gottschalk, Derek Peth, and Daniel Maguire, respectively. However, it was revealed during the reunion show that Lacey and Daniel had ended their relationship. Adam and Raven were still together, while Derek and Taylor became engaged.

Season 5

Christen Whitney, Astrid Loch, and Angela Amezcua returned for season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise.

  • Week 4: Angela Amezcua and Christen Whitney were eliminated.
  • Week 6: Astrid Loch split from Kevin Wendt.

During the reunion show, it was announced that Astrid and Kevin had rekindled their relationship after leaving Paradise.

Season 6

Angela Amezcua and Kristina Schulman returned for season 6, along with Whitney Fransway.

  • Week 5: Kristina Schulman and Whitney Fransway both quit.
  • Week 6: Angela Amezcua split from Chase McNary.

Season 8

Danielle Maltby returned for season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise. She left in a relationship with Michael Allio in week 6.

Bachelor in Paradise Canada

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Season 1

Angela Amezcua participated in the inaugural season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada. She left the show in a relationship with Brendan Morgan.

Dancing with the Stars

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Nick Viall competed in the 24th season of Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd and finished in sixth place.

Ex on the Beach

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Jasmine appeared on the first season of the U.S. version of Ex on the Beach.

House of Villains

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Corinne appeared on the first season of House of Villains.

Call-out order

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Order Bachelorettes Week
1 2 3 4 5 6[a] 7[b] 8 9 10
1 Danielle L. Rachel Corinne Danielle L. Danielle L. Rachel Kristina Raven Raven Raven Vanessa
2 Elizabeth Vanessa Danielle M. Vanessa Kristina Danielle M. Raven[c] Vanessa Rachel Vanessa Raven
3 Rachel Danielle L. Christen[d] Rachel Raven Corinne Corinne
Danielle M.
Rachel
Vanessa
Corinne Vanessa Rachel
4 Christen Christen Astrid Raven Whitney Kristina Rachel Corinne
5 Taylor Astrid Taylor Taylor Danielle M. Raven Kristina
6 Kristina Corinne Whitney Whitney Jasmine G. Vanessa Danielle M.
7 Angela Elizabeth Kristina Kristina Rachel Danielle L. Danielle L.
8 Lauren Jasmine G. Danielle L. Jasmine G. Jaimi Jasmine G. Whitney
9 Michelle Raven Rachel Alexis Josephine Whitney Jasmine G.
10 Dominique Kristina Vanessa Astrid Vanessa Alexis
Jaimi
Josephine
11 Ida Marie Danielle M. Raven Danielle M. Alexis
12 Olivia Sarah Jaimi Jaimi Corinne
13 Sarah Josephine Dominique Josephine Taylor Taylor
14 Jasmine G. Lacey Sarah Sarah Astrid
Sarah
15 Hailey Taylor Alexis Corinne
16 Astrid Alexis Brittany Brittany
Christen
17 Liz Hailey Josephine
18 Corinne Whitney Jasmine G. Dominique
19 Vanessa Dominique Elizabeth
Hailey
Lacey
20 Danielle M. Jaimi
21 Raven Brittany
22 Jaimi Liz Liz
23 Briana Angela
Briana
Ida Marie
Jasmine B.
Lauren
Michelle
Olivia
Susannah
24 Susannah
25 Josephine
26 Brittany
27 Jasmine B.
28 Whitney
29 Lacey
30 Alexis
  The contestant received the first impression rose
  The contestant received a rose during the date
  The contestant was eliminated
  The contestant was eliminated during the date
  The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony
  The contestant moved on to the next week by default
  The contestant won the competition

Episodes

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2031"Week 1: Season Premiere"January 2, 2017 (2017-01-02)21016.62[48]2.1/6[48]

Season 21 begins with Nick meeting with former Bachelors Sean Lowe, Chris Soules, and Ben Higgins at the mansion to get advice on finding love. Later that night, his journey begins as thirty single ladies arrive, many of them already familiar with Nick and his charms.

Notable arrivals include:

  • Christen, who brings a hand fan.
  • Lauren, who jokes with Nick.
  • Michelle, who drives an ice cream truck.
  • Olivia, who wears a fur coat.
  • Jasmine G., who surprises Nick with Neil Lane holding a present.
  • Astrid and Vanessa, who attempt to charm Nick by speaking in German and French, respectively.
  • Danielle M., who presents maple syrup from the factory where her dad works.
  • Raven, who demonstrates a "pig sooie" cheer.
  • Josephine, who holds a book with an uncooked hotdog.
  • Lacey, who rides a camel.
  • Alexis, who arrives wearing what she believes is a dolphin costume but is actually a shark costume, which amuses the other contestants.

Nick gives the first impression rose to Rachel. At the rose ceremony, Angela, Briana, Ida Marie, Jasmine B., Lauren, Michelle, Olivia, and Susannah are eliminated from the competition.

2042"Week 2"January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09)21026.54[49]2.1/6[49]

Nick selects twelve women for the first group date at the Ascona Mansion, where they take part in wedding photoshoots with photographer Franco Lacosta. Each woman is assigned a different wedding theme. During the date, Corinne, chosen for the beach wedding theme, makes a bold move by removing her top in the pool. Her daring approach earns her the opportunity to take a solo wedding photo with Nick, and she ultimately receives the group date rose.

Danielle M. is chosen for the season's first one-on-one date. She and Nick take a helicopter ride to a houseboat near Newport Beach. They enjoy time together in a hot tub before heading to dinner on Balboa Island. Nick decides to give her the date rose, solidifying their connection.

The second group date features six women who visit the Museum of Broken Relationships in Hollywood. During the date, the women act out "breakup" scenes with Nick. Liz uses this opportunity to reveal a secret: she had previously met Nick and slept with him at a wedding. This revelation leads to a tense and emotional interaction, ultimately prompting Nick to send her home.

The episode ends with a dramatic cliffhanger.
2053"Week 3"January 16, 2017 (2017-01-16)21037.11[50]2.3/7[50]

At the cocktail party from the previous week, Corinne appears wearing only a trench coat while holding a can of whipped cream, making a bold impression. However, she ends up missing the rose ceremony because she oversleeps. Ultimately, Elizabeth, Hailey, and Lacey are eliminated.

The first group date of the week begins with a surprise visit from the Backstreet Boys, who arrive at the mansion to greet the women. Seven women join Nick to rehearse a dance routine with the band in preparation for their performance that evening. During the show, Danielle L. is chosen to be serenaded in a private moment with Nick. He later gives her the group date rose.

Vanessa is selected for the week’s one-on-one date. She and Nick experience a Zero-G flight simulator inside an airplane, providing them with a unique and memorable experience. Despite getting motion sickness and vomiting during the flight, Vanessa’s connection with Nick remains strong, and she receives a rose.

The second group date features seven women competing in a "Nickathalon," a sports-themed challenge judged by Olympians Carl Lewis, Michelle Carter, and Allyson Felix. Astrid wins the competition and earns one-on-one time with Nick as her reward. However, Dominique struggles with her emotions, feeling left out and unappreciated. After expressing her concerns to Nick, he decides to send her home. Rachel receives the group date rose.

Later, during a pool party at the mansion, Nick and Corinne spend time together in a bouncy house and share intimate moments, sparking tension among the other women. Many are visibly upset by the overt display of affection, and resentment toward Corinne continues to grow.
2064"Week 4: Milwaukee, Wisconsin"January 23, 2017 (2017-01-23)21047.32[51]2.4/8[51]

After breaking their silence about Corinne, the women prepare for the rose ceremony. Brittany and Christen are eliminated. The remaining fifteen women travel to Wisconsin, where Nick has the opportunity to chat with his parents at their home in Waukesha.

Danielle L. has the first one-on-one date, and she and Nick take a stroll around his hometown, where they unexpectedly run into Nick's ex. Despite the awkward encounter, Danielle L. receives the rose, and they later attend a performance at the Pabst Theater where country singer Chris Lane performs.

Thirteen women are chosen for the group date, where they get to work on a farm. Corinne resists the dirty nature of the work and doesn't fully embrace the activity, which leads to tension and distaste from the other women. Ultimately, Kristina receives the group date rose.

Raven enjoys the second one-on-one date with Nick. They meet Nick's youngest sister at her soccer game before heading to a roller skating party. Raven impresses Nick, and she receives the rose at the end of the date.

At the cocktail party, Taylor and Corinne have a heated argument, with Taylor accusing Corinne of rude behavior. The episode ends on a cliffhanger.
2075"Week 5: New Orleans"January 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)21057.23[52]2.3/8[52]

Concluding from the previous episode, Taylor and Corinne argue about their confrontation. At the rose ceremony, Astrid and Sarah are eliminated. The thirteen remaining women travel to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Rachel receives the one-on-one date, where she and Nick go sightseeing in Downtown New Orleans. They dance together in a parade of street dancers and end the day with a private concert from singer Lolo. Rachel impresses Nick and receives the rose.

Ten women participate in this week's group date, traveling to Houmas House Plantation. There, they encounter ghosts and hold a séance using a Ouija board. Danielle M. receives the group date rose.

Taylor and Corinne face off on a two-on-one date to the Bayou, where they meet a group of voodoo worshipers and have a tarot card reading. Tensions grow between the two women, and Nick ultimately gives the rose to Corinne. Taylor is left stranded in the Bayou but makes her way back to Nick and Corinne. The episode ends on another cliffhanger.
2086"Week 6: St. Thomas"February 6, 2017 (2017-02-06)21067.47[53]2.4/8[53]

Concluding from the previous episode, Taylor interrupts Nick's one-on-one time with Corinne. The two have a tense conversation, and Taylor ultimately decides to leave for good. At the rose ceremony, Alexis, Jaimi, and Josephine are eliminated. The nine remaining women travel to Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Kristina receives the one-on-one date, where she and Nick take a seaplane ride to the abandoned ruins of Annaberg in nearby Saint John. She shares her adoption story with Nick and receives the rose.

The six women chosen for the group date play volleyball with Nick on a sandy white beach. During the date, Jasmine G. sharply questions Nick about never having had a date of her own, becoming increasingly aggressive. As a result, Nick decides to send her home.

Danielle L. and Whitney go on the two-on-one date, which takes them on a helicopter ride to an uninhabited island at Botany Bay. Whitney is left stranded on the beach, while Nick and Danielle L. continue their date at Fort Christian. In a surprising turn of events, Nick decides to send Whitney home as well. He then tearfully confesses to the remaining women that he feels overwhelmed by the process.
2097"Week 7: Bimini"February 13, 2017 (2017-02-13)21077.56[54]2.4/8[54]

Chris Harrison visits Nick and asks how he is doing. Nick responds that this might not be the best decision for him and considers quitting the show. After a lengthy conversation, Nick decides that he is ready to continue. He then visits the house and informs the women that they are heading to Bimini in The Bahamas, where they arrive barefoot.

Vanessa receives the one-on-one date, which involves diving off the yacht and exploring the nearby abandoned SS Sapona ship. Corinne, Kristina, and Raven go on the group date and take a speedboat to go snorkeling. Raven receives the rose and later attends a performance by Adam Friedman outside the villa with Nick.

Danielle M. and Nick have a one-on-one date, riding bicycles to the downtown area, where they shop, hang out, and play basketball. During their time together, Nick asks Danielle M. about her past relationships. After their conversation, Nick realizes that their chemistry isn't strong, and he sends her home.

Corinne, realizing that there are only five women left and four hometown visits, goes to Nick's hotel room to be intimate with him, hoping to secure her spot in the final four. However, after some fooling around, Nick decides it is not a good idea and asks her to leave, leaving her devastated.

Rachel receives a one-on-one date at a local bar. The date is relatively brief, but both seem to enjoy themselves. Later, Nick arrives at the hotel and asks to speak with Kristina. He tells her that he doesn’t feel like things are going to work out and unexpectedly sends her home. Kristina becomes the only woman this season to be eliminated outside of a rose ceremony or a date.
2108"Week 8: Hometowns"February 20, 2017 (2017-02-20)21087.88[55]2.5/8[55]

After Kristina's shocking elimination, the remaining women prepare for the rose ceremony. Nick arrives to give them the roses that secure their spots in the final four and grant them hometown dates.

Raven's hometown date takes place in Hoxie, Arkansas, where she takes Nick on an ATV ride through a muddy field, and they climb into a silo. A police car drives by, which makes Nick nervous, but it turns out to be Raven's brother. Raven later receives the good news that her father is cancer-free.

Next is Rachel's hometown date in Dallas, Texas, where she and Nick attend a Black church. Nick discusses the challenges often faced by interracial couples.

Corinne's hometown date takes place in Miami, Florida, where she takes Nick shopping before he meets her family and nanny.

The last hometown date is with Vanessa in Montreal, Quebec, where she takes Nick to the school where she works. She introduces him to her mother's side of the family and her siblings, and then separately to her father and his wife.

In New York City, the women prepare for the upcoming rose ceremony, but a surprise visitor arrives at Nick's hotel room. It is revealed to be Andi Dorfman. The episode ends on a cliffhanger.
2119"Week 9: Fantasy Suites, Part 1"February 27, 2017 (2017-02-27)2109A7.71[56]2.4/9[56]
After Andi enters Nick's hotel room, she offers him some advice. Nick then prepares for the rose ceremony, where he eliminates Corinne, who admits that she doesn't know what went wrong. Nick and the three remaining women travel to Lapland, Finland to begin the fantasy suite dates. Nick takes Raven on a helicopter ride over Urho Kekkonen National Park to sightsee and observe the wildlife, followed by a game of darts at an inn. Raven accepts the invitation to the fantasy suite.
21210"Week 9: Fantasy Suites, Part 2"March 6, 2017 (2017-03-06)2109B7.09[57]2.2/8[57]
After Raven accepts the fantasy suite invitation, she and Nick have a conversation before she heads back to the hotel. Nick takes Rachel cross-country skiing, and then they enjoy a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer. Nick and Vanessa spend their date plunging into an icy river, followed by a run into a sauna. They also have a candid conversation in a hot tub. Both women accept the fantasy suite invitations. At the rose ceremony, Rachel is eliminated.
21311"The Women Tell All"March 6, 2017 (2017-03-06)N/A5.77[57]1.8/6[57]
In the Women Tell All special, eighteen of the twenty-seven contestants return. Several of the contestants discuss their lives after the show. Liz takes the hot seat first and talks about her life since the show. Taylor and Corinne are next, due to their controversial two-on-one date, and Taylor apologizes to Corinne for her behavior. Kristina retells her adoption story. Nick then joins and answers questions from the ladies. Finally, new Bachelorette Rachel makes a brief appearance, and Nick congratulates her and wishes her luck.
21412"Week 10: Season Finale"March 13, 2017 (2017-03-13)21108.40[58]2.7/9[58]
Nick has the opportunity to introduce both Raven and Vanessa to his family at the lodge in Rovaniemi, Finland. Both women leave positive impressions and feel confident in their relationships with Nick. Vanessa's final date involves a horseback ride along a snowy road, after which she and Nick visit a cabin to meet Santa Claus. Raven's final date includes ice skating on a frozen lake, which brings back memories of her first one-on-one date in Wisconsin. They conclude the night by camping and enjoying a bonfire. Neil Lane visits the lodge to see Nick, who is ready to make his decision. At the final rose ceremony, Nick tells Raven that their relationship cannot continue, and she is eliminated. When Vanessa arrives, Nick gets down on one knee, professes his love for her, and proposes. Vanessa accepts the proposal.
21513"After the Final Rose"March 13, 2017 (2017-03-13)N/A7.85[58]2.4/8[58]
Nick sits down to discuss his experience during the final weeks of the show. Raven confesses that she did feel heartbroken when her relationship with Nick ended. Chris asks her to give love another shot on Bachelor in Paradise, and she agrees. Vanessa sits down and explains that her relationship with Nick became open, stable, and truly emotional. She plans to move to America and establish a charity to support people with learning disabilities. New Bachelorette Rachel makes her second appearance, excited about starting her own journey, and four men come in to meet her for the first time.

Post-show

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Nick and Vanessa announced their breakup on August 25, 2017.

Vanessa married Josh Wolfe on August 20, 2021. They have one son together, Winston Franco, who was born on September 29, 2022.

Notes

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  1. ^ Nick decided to cancel the cocktail party and the rose ceremony. The remaining contestants were given roses by default.
  2. ^ In week 7, there was no traditional rose ceremony held. Nick gave the roses directly to the remaining ladies instead and told them that they are still in the competition.
  3. ^ Raven mentioned that she did have the rose from the group date. The segment of the date when Nick gave the rose to her was unaired.
  4. ^ Christen had the rose from the second group date. The segment of the date when Nick gave the rose to her was unaired.[47]

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