‘The Bachelorette’: Every leading lady and her final choice

• Trista Reign (season 1; Ryan Sutter)

  

  Trista Reign became the first ever Bachelorette in January 2002, immediately after the inaugural installment of Bachelor’s degree. Her casting represents a broader trend coming for the franchise, as the runner-up was later named the lead of the gender-bending show.

  Trista handed out her final rose to Ryan Sutter, and the two got engaged on the show. They are still together and remain Bachelor Nation’s longest-living couple. Trista and Ryan were also notably involved in the franchise’s first televised wedding. They have two children, son Maxwell and daughter Blakesley.

• Meredith Phillips (season 2; Ian McKee)

  

  Meredith Phillips drove BacheloretteSeason 2, she got engaged to Ian McKee. The couple remained together for approximately a year after the series aired, and announced their split in February 2005.

• Jane Shift (season 3; Jerry Ferris, sort of)

  

  Season 3’s Bachelorette Jane Scheft technically didn’t choose either of her final men in Jerry Ferris or John Paul Merritt. She more or less chose Jerry when the season finale jumped to the “live” final rose ceremony where he proposed, even though she rejected his proposal. Jane was the first Bachelorette It leads to him leaving the series neither engaged nor in a relationship.

• Diana Pappas (season 4; Jesse Sincsak)

  

  DeAnna Pappas got engaged to Jesse Csincsak during the film’s finale Bachelorette Season four. The episode aired in 2008, after a three-year break (season three aired in early 2005). DeAnna and Jesse went on to end their engagement in November 2008.

• Gillian Harris (season 5; Ed Swiderski)

  

  Gillian Harris became the first Canadian Bachelorette with the arrival of season five in 2009. She became engaged to Ed Swiderski by the end of her run, although they called it quits in July 2010.

• Ali Fedotowsky (Season 6; Roberto Martinez)

  

  Ali Fedotowsky appeared first on Bachelor’s degree Season 14, and had a notable exit when she left during week six after her job at the time, Facebook, made her choose between keeping said job or remaining on the show. Ali then took on the title of Bachelorette for the sixth season of the series, with Roberto Martinez proposing to her by August 2010. They remained together for over a year, announcing their breakup in November 2011.

• Ashley Hebert (season 7; J.P. Rosenbaum)

  

  Ashley Hebert was at the forefront Bachelorette Season 7, which ended with one of Bachelor Nation’s longest relationships. J.P. Rosenbaum proposed to her in the season finale, which aired in 2011, and their wedding was later broadcast as a television special in December 2012.

  They have two children together, son Fordham and daughter Essex. After eight years of marriage, Ashley and JB announced they were separating in late 2020, and their divorce was finalized a year later.

• Emily Maynard (season 8; Jeff Holm)

  

  Before becoming The Bachelorette, Emily Maynard accepted the final rose from Brad Womack Bachelor’s degree Season 14. The segment ended in March 2011, and by June, they had broken up. In early 2012, ABC confirmed she would be next Bachelorette Driving.

  Emily is the first single mother to receive the title of Bachelorette, and she finished the season (in July 2012) engaged to Jeff Holm. They broke up by October 2012.

• Desiree Hartsock (season 9; Chris Siegfried)

  

  Desiree Hartsock served as the lead for Season 9, and is one of the very few Bachelorettes still with their final choice of rose. Chris Siegfried popped the question at the end of the episode, which aired in August 2013, and the two have been together ever since.

  Desiree and Chris married on January 18, 2015, and have three children; Asher, Xander, and Noah.

• Andi Dorfman (season 10; Josh Murray)

  

  The hero of the tenth series was Andy Dorfman. In the season finale (which aired in July 2014), she became engaged to Josh Murray, although they later broke up a few months later in January 2015.

• Kaitlyn Bristowe (season 11; Sean Booth)

  

  Kaitlyn Bristowe is one of the most prolific bachelorettes. She was the boss of Season 11 in 2015, although her spot almost went to Brett Nelson. Britt and Kaitlyn were both named joint bachelorettes, but the men voted her out as the sole leader on their first night at the mansion. She ends the series and is engaged to Shawn Booth. The two remained together for a few years, and announced their split in 2018.

  Kaitlyn went so far as to get engaged to fellow Bachelor Nation alumni Jason Tartick; They remained together from 2019-2023. It has been speculated that she is romantically linked to Zach Clark, another ex Bachelorette The contestant who was previously engaged to another woman is on this list.

  This particular Bachelorette continued to co-host the show alongside Tayshia Adams during seasons 17 and 18 amid the long-running franchise facing the departure of Chris Harrison. Kaitlyn is also the second Bachelorette to win Dancing with the starsand remained close to the franchise.

• JoJo Fletcher (season 12; Jordan Rodgers)

  

  After getting second place Bachelor’s degree In Season 20, Joel “JoJo” Fletcher was heartbroken when Ben Higgins infamously told off both of his… Two things – Jojo and eventual winner Lauren Bushnell – that he loves. But Jojo got her second chance at love when she was announced as the heroine of the film Bachelorette During Ben’s life After the final rose Especially in 2016.

  Her journey ended with an engagement to former professional football player and current college football analyst for ESPN and the SEC, Jordan Rodgers — yes, the brother of longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The couple married in 2022 and welcomed their first child, a daughter named Rumi Blair Rodgers, in December 2025.

  Following their time in the franchise, the couple has appeared in other reality television series, including Cash Pillow, Battle of the Fittest Pairs and The great Dr.

• Rachel Lindsay (season 13; Brian Abasolo)

  

  Rachel Lindsay’s casting was one of the most historic of the series, making her the first black Bachelorette. There, she got engaged to Brian Abasolo, and the duo later married on August 24, 2019. Four years later, Brian filed for divorce in January 2024, and a year later, their divorce was finalized.

  Rachel is another Bachelorette standout, and previously served as an extra correspondent from 2020 to 2023. She can now be found as a co-host of Higher education Podcast, to continue its media fame.

• Becca Kufrin (Season 14; Garrett Yrigoyen)

  

  Becca Kufrin took the title of Bachelorette following her infamous split from Arie Luyendyk Jr., who originally proposed to her but later married Lauren Burnham Luyendyk. In season 14, which aired in 2018, she was engaged to Garrett Yrigoyen, but they broke up by 2020.

  But the love is not lost for Becca. After joining the cast Bachelor in ParadiseIn Season 7 (as the first Bachelorette to join the show after her groundbreaking season), she met Thomas Jacobs, a contestant from Katie Thurston’s season. Bachelorette. The men on his season accused Thomas of wanting to be the next Bachelorette champ, but he ended up finding love on the beach with Becca.

  They didn’t leave Beep Together but they rekindled their flame after the show and got engaged in 2022. The couple got married in 2023 and have two children together.

  Becca and Thomas are one of the most notable examples where you can find love among Bachelor Nation, and it may not be on your original season.

• Hannah Brown (season 15; Jade White)

  

  Hannah Brown season Bachelorette It is often remembered as one of the best films in the franchise. Her segment was incredibly hectic at the end when it was revealed that Jed Wyatt, her then-fiancé, had a girlfriend when he went to film. He also admitted that he joined the show to further his music career.

  Hannah is the first bachelorette to win Dancing with the stars.

• Clare Crawley (season 16; Dale Moss)

  

  In one of the most dramatic and shortest seasons BacheloretteSeason 16 was led by Clare Crawley. Her season became known as the “pandemic bubble” after production was postponed due to COVID-19 and was filmed entirely at the La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs in 2020. Crawley quickly fell in love with Dale Moss, and the two became engaged and left the show after just four weeks. Then Tayshia Adams stepped in to take her place and continue the season for her own love shot.

  Crowley eventually found her happy ending. In 2023, she married Mascot Sports CEO Ryan Dawkins in an intimate ceremony in Sacramento, California. A year later, the couple held a legal wedding in Las Vegas. That same year, they welcomed their daughter, Rowen Lilly, via surrogate.

• Tayshia Adams (season 16; Zack Clark)

  

  Tayshia Adams replaced Clare Crawley as the Bachelorette for season 16, after Clare left early when she met her match. The 29-year-old has already appeared on two shows on Bachelor Nation. She made it to the final three for Colton Underwood Bachelor’s degree Season 23. She also appeared in the sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise He had a brief relationship with John Paul Jones after leaving the show. He was one of Hannah Brown’s alumni in Season 15.

  When Adams became the leader, it was her season Bachelorette She ended happily when she got engaged to Zach Clark. However, the couple split about a year later, and he is now believed to be dating former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe. Before they were romantically linked, Tayshia and Kaitlyn co-hosted Bachelorette During seasons 17 and 18.

• Katie Thurston (season 17; Blake Mowins)

  

  After the season, James died Bachelor’s degreeKatie Thurston and Michelle Young were both named the franchise’s next lead (in separate seasons, of course. The first double Bachelorettes came a few years later.) Katie’s season came in first, and in a shocking move, Season 16’s Blake Mowins joined her batch and they got engaged.

  They called off their engagement in October 2021, and even more shockingly, Katy announced a month later that she was in a relationship with John Hersey, a contestant from her season who was sent home during the second week. Katie and John later split in June 2022.

• Michelle Young (Season 18; Nate Olukoya)

  

  After being runner-up in Matt James’ season bachelor, Michelle Young has been in charge of her own journey to love in 2021. Michelle chose Nayte Olukoya as her final pick. The couple got engaged but called it off after just six months.

  After the show, Michelle found love again with Jack Leos. They got engaged in October 2023 and married in June 2025.

• Rachel Recchia (season 19; Tino Franco)

  

  Descent from Clayton Eckard’s dramatic drama Bachelor’s season, the BacheloretteTwo women appeared in starring roles in season 19. One of them was Rachel Recchia, a pilot from Chicago. Tino chose Franco, and the pair ended the show engaged. However, their televised breakup was soon after Rachel discovered he had kissed another woman after their engagement and hearing conflicting stories from Tino.

  Rachel later appears Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 and reality dating series on Netflix perfect match, Where she had a short-lived reunion with Clayton.

• Gaby Wende (season 19; Eric Scheuer)

  

  Half of The Bachelor double’s first season was led by Gabby and Wendy. A fan favorite from Clayton Echard’s Bachelor’s In installments, Gaby was an easy choice for the lead role, and she ended up getting engaged to Eric Scheuer. Immediately following it BacheloretteI competed for it Dancing with the stars (And they almost won), and their split was announced just before the end of the final series.

  In early August 2023, Gabby revealed her relationship with Hacks Star and comedian Robbie Hoffman, to whom she is now married. Then in 2025, she competed in and won the third season of the Emmy Award-winning series Traitors. Next, she will host Alex Cooper’s reality dating series love abroad, She can also be found widely circulated on her podcast and online.

• Lawson Charitable Foundation (Season 20; Dotun Olupiko)

  

  Lawson’s emotional charity Bachelorette The installment ended with an engagement to Dotun Olubeko in 2023. The couple is still going strong, planning their wedding, and living in New York City. The charity season also introduced us to Joey Graziadei, the runner-up, who became the next Bachelor.

• Jen Tran (Season 21; Devin Strader)

  

  Jane Tran, Joy Graziadei graduate Bachelor’s Season, he made history by being the franchise’s first Asian captain. Tran’s journey to find love was exciting, but she eventually found what she thought was her partner, Devin Strader. The couple got engaged when Jane proposed – a first for the franchise. However, Jane revealed on After the final rose Tellingly, Devin immediately acted differently once the show ended, becoming distant and ending the relationship via a 15-minute phone call.

  Jane later competed on season 33 of Dancing with the stars She sparked a romance with partner Sasha Farber, confirming their relationship in December 2024. The couple split by June 2025.

• Taylor Frankie Paul (Season 22, TBD)

  

  Taylor is joined by Frankie Paul Bachelorette The brotherhood hails from The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesWhich means she is the first female lead to take over the reins of the franchise while being outside of said franchise. She will star in season 22, although it’s unclear to whom she gave her final rose at this point.

  She told Taylor that before she went to film her season and right after she was named the next Bachelorette Hollywood Reporter She believes the format of the show can lead to finding love.

  “I actually do. And to be honest, what’s so funny is that people can have their assumptions, but I’m the type of person that when I open my heart, I can fall down very quickly,” she said. “I think if anyone does it [find love on the show]It would actually be me, which is so funny because I’m known for being a mess, right? So I might have a chance at this. I actually think so.”

  Ahead of the season premiere, see all the photos and bios of the men vying for Taylor’s final rose here.

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