Critic Reviews of Bachelor TV Show

Past Season Winners

Bachelor Season 1 was Alex Michel (II) from Charlottesville, Virginia. Amanda Marsh was the winning bachelorette from season 1. Alex graduated from Harvard, earned his MBA from Stanford, and has had five serious relationships. Michel did not propose to Amanda, but instead they continued their relationship which ended after several months.

Bachelor Season 2 was Aaron Grant Buerge from Butler, Missouri. Helene Eksterowicz was the winning bachelorette from season 2. He graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Aaron earned an MBA in International Finance from Clemson University. Aaron did propose to Helene, but they ended the relationship a few months later. Aaron eventually married Angye McIntosh in 2009.

Bachelor Season 3 was Andrew Firestone from Santa Barbara County, CA. Jen Schefft was the winning bachelorette from season 3. Andrew Firestone, the great-grandson of Harvey Firestone tire entrepreneur, and son of Brooks Firestone, the creator of one of California's most successful winery and brewery enterprises. Andrew went to the University of San Diego and graduated with a degree in business in 1998. Andrew did propose to Jen and broke up after several months but remained friends. He is now married to actress Ivana Bozilovic

Bachelor Season 4 was Bob Guiney from Riverview, MI. Estella Gardinier was the winning bachelorette from season 4. Bob attended a local High School (RCHS) and was active in sports, student government and other activities. Upon graduation, Bob went to Michigan State University, where he was a quarterback on the football team and graduated in 1993. Bob and a long-time friend Greg Clausen started a branch of a mortgage company together named Allied Home Mortgage. Bob did not propose to Estella, but she accepted a promise ring. They broke up shortly after the show aired. Later Bob married soap opera star Rebecca Budig, but they split after five years of marriage.

Bachelor Season 5 was Jesse James Palmer from Toronto, Ontario Canada. Jessica Bowlin was the winning bachelorette from season 5. Jesse Palmer, drafted by the New York Giants in 2001, brought impressive collegiate credentials to the NFL and became the top rated back-up quarterback. Jesse ranks fourth on the University of Florida Gators' all-time list. Jesse did not propose to Jessica. They continued to date but broke up several months later.

Bachelor Season 6 was Byron Paul Velvick from Downey, CA. Mary Delgado was the winning bachelorette from season 6. Byron Velvick was a professional bass fisherman for 13 years. Byron graduated from University of California at Irvine with a degree in English, with an emphasis in philosophy. Byron did propose to Mary during the show. Byron and Mary split up after five years.

Bachelor Season 7 was Charlie O'Connell from New York, New York. Sara Brice was the winning bachelorette from season 7. Charlie O'Connell, 29, a real estate investor, actor and a self-described fun loving "good guy," has long cherished his carefree bachelor lifestyle. While he grew up in New York City, Charlie currently splits his time between both coasts. For the last eight years Los Angeles has been his main residence, where he lives with his older brother, actor Jerry O'Connell. He also spends much of his time at his family's home in Montauk, Long Island with his parents, whose marriage of over 30 years serves as the model relationship Charlie so desires. Charlie did not propose to Sara. They had an on and off relationship until finally ending it in 2010.

Bachelor Season 8 was Travis Lane Stork from Colorado. Sarah Stone was the winning bachelorette from season 8. Travis is an physician and host of the syndicated daytime talk show called, "The Doctors." Travis graduated magna cum laude from Duke University, and earned his M.D. from the University of Virginia. Travis did not propose to Stone. Both decided to take a chance at a relationship. They broke up shortly after the show aired. Travis is currently engaged to pediatrician Charlotte Brown.

Bachelor Season 9 was Prince Lorenzo Borghese, a member of the House of Borghese, and a cosmetics entrepreneur and animal advocate. Jennifer Wilson was the winning bachelorette from season 9. Prince Lorenzo Borghese was born in Milan. He is an Italian and American citizen who has lived in Rome, Paris, and the United States. He is the founder and president of Royal Treatment Italian Pet Spa, a high-end bath, body and skin care line for pets. Lorenzo did not propose to Wilson and they eventually broke up in 2007.

Bachelor Season 10 Lieutenant Commander Andrew James "Andy" Baldwin, USN is a US Naval Officer, Ironman triathlete, humanitarian, and physician. Tessa Horst was the winning bachelorette from season 10. Andrew is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Andrew graduated magna cum laude from Duke University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Andrew did propose to Tessa, ut called off the engagement one month after the finale. They ended the relationship in September 2007.

Bachelor Season 11 was Brad Womack from from Austin, Texas. Bachelor Brad ended up not making a choice between Jenni, who was a professional dancer and bartender DeAnna, also amazing and incredible, and together the three of them came to have intense feelings. Despite the odds, it was the first Bachelor to not making any decision on the final episode. Read more about the season finale on MSNBC.

Bachelor Season 12 was Matt Grant who is a Global financier. Shayne Lamas was the winning bachelorette from season 12. Matt did propose tp Shayne, but ended breaking up in July 2008 as they felt their lives were going in different directions. They stated that they would remain close friends.

Bachelor Season 13 was Jason Scott Mesnick from Cleveland Ohio. Melissa Rycroft was the winning bachelorette from season 13. On the season's finale, Jason had called off the engagement with Melissa and announced he wanted to start a relationship with runner-up Molly Malaney. Melissa later appeared on Dancing with the Stars and is now married to Tye Strickland and has one daughter. October 20, 2009, Jason proposed to Melissa in New Zealand. They were married on February 27, 2010, in California. Mesnick and Malaney's wedding aired on national television on March 8, 2010.

Bachelor Season 14 was Jacob Lynn "Jake" Pavelka and is an American pilot. Vienna Girardi was the winning bachelorette from season 14. Jacob was born in Dallas Texas and began taking flying lessons at the age of 12. He became an airline captain flight instructor at 23. He worked as a pilot for Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Jacob did propose to Vienna during the show. They ended their relationship in June 2010.

Bachelor Season 15 was Stephen Bradley Womack from Atlanta Georgia. Brad was a returning bachelor from season 11. Emily Maynard was the winning bachelorette from season 15. Brad is an American entrepreneur. Brad did propose during the show. Brad and Emily broke up in May 2011.

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