The Bachelor (American TV series) season 15 explained

Season Number:15
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Starring:Brad Womack
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Num Contestants:30
Winner:Emily Maynard
Runner Up:Chantal O'Brien
Network:ABC
Num Episodes:12 (including 2 specials)
Episode List:List of The Bachelor (American TV series) episodes

The fifteenth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor premiered on January 3, 2011. 38-year-old Brad Womack, who previously appeared as the Bachelor in season 11, where he rejected both of his final two women, returned as the Bachelor for this season. Womack became the first lead to appear on The Bachelor franchise twice.[1]

The season concluded on March 14, 2011, with Womack choosing to propose to 24-year-old single mother Emily Maynard. The couple announced that they ended their engagement on June 29, 2011.

Production

Casting and contestants

Casting began during season 14. Potential candidates for this season included Womack, as well as Ty Brown and Chris Lambton from season six of The Bachelorette. Eventually, both turned down the offer.[2] On September 22, 2010, Womack was first rumored as the next Bachelor but he was officially confirmed to return the series five days later during the live show of season eleven of Dancing with the Stars.[1] [3] [4]

Notable contestants included Emily Maynard, who was the fiancée of Ricky Hendrick; and Radio City Rockette Keltie Busch.

Filming and development

This season traveled to far-flung locales in Las Vegas, Nevada, Costa Rica, the British overseas territory of Anguilla and South Africa. Appearances on this season included Drew Pinsky, Train and Seal.[5]

Contestants

The cast was revealed on December 17, 2010. Biographical information according to ABC official series site, plus footnoted additions.[6]

NameAgeHometown OccupationOutcomePlaceRef
Emily Maynard[7] 24Morgantown, West VirginiaChildren's Hospital Event PlannerWinner1[8]
Chantal O'Brien[9] 28Mercer Island, WashingtonExecutive Assistantdata-sort-value="Wh" Runner-up2
Ashley Hebert[10] 26Madawaska, MaineDental Student Week 93[11]
Shawntel Newton[12] 25Chico, CaliforniaFuneral DirectorWeek 84[13]
Michelle Money30Salt Lake City, UtahHairstylist Week 75[14]
Britt Billmaier25Woodinville, WashingtonFood Writer6
Jackie Gordon[15] 26Newport, Rhode IslandArtistWeek 67[16]
Allison "Alli" Travis[17] 24Worthington, OhioApparel Merchant8
Lisa Morrisey[18] 24Ottawa, KansasMarketing CoordinatorWeek 59–10[19]
Marissa May[20] 26Mesa, ArizonaSports Publicist
Ashley Spivey[21] 26Ellerbe, North CarolinaNanny11
Lindsay Hill[22] 25Plano, TexasFirst Grade Teacher Week 412–14[23]
Meghan Merritt30Princeton, New JerseyFashion Marketer
Stacey Quirpel26Quincy, MassachusettsBartender
Kimberly Coon[24] 27Orlando, FloridaMarketing CoordinatorWeek 315–16[25]
Sarah Powell[26] 27Denver, ColoradoReal Estate Broker
Madison Garton[27] 25Vail, ColoradoModel17 (quit)
Keltie Busch[28] 28Sherwood Park, AlbertaRadio City RocketteWeek 218–20[29]
Melissa Schreiber[30] 32Westport, ConnecticutWaitress
Raichel Goodyear29Fullerton, CaliforniaManscaper
Britnee Marks25Holland, PennsylvaniaParalegalWeek 121–30[31]
Cristy Caserta[32] 30Davie, FloridaAttorney
Jessica "J" Adams26Seattle, WashingtonOperations Manager
Jill Ruskowski28Frisco, TexasSales Director
Lacey Garbelman[33] 27Tampa, FloridaInsurance Agent
Lauren Moore[34] 26Culpeper, VirginiaHigh School Teacher
Lisa Pastrich27Dix Hills, New YorkSales Consultant
Rebecca30Esthetician
Renee Halpin28Palos Hills, IllinoisNanny
Sarah Ledtke[35] 25Saginaw, MichiganMusical Theatre Performer

Future appearances

The Bachelorette

Ashley Hebert was chosen as lead of the seventh season of The Bachelorette.

The following year, Emily Maynard was chosen as the lead of the eighth season of The Bachelorette.

Bachelor Pad

Alli Travis, Jackie Gordon, Melissa Schreiber, and Michelle Money returned for the second season of Bachelor Pad. Alli was eliminated in week 1, Jackie in week 2, and Melissa in week 4. Michelle and her partner, Graham Bunn, were eliminated in week 7, finishing as the runners-up.

The Bachelor

Shawntel Newton appeared in one episode of the sixteenth season of The Bachelor.

Bachelor in Paradise

Michelle returned for the first season of Bachelor in Paradise. She ended the season in a relationship with Cody Sattler.

Other appearances

Outside of the Bachelor Nation franchise, Lisa Morrisey appeared as a contestant in the Bachelors vs. Bachelorettes special on the season 7 of Wipeout.

Call-out order

OrderBachelorettesWeek
12345678910
1ChantalAshley S.Ashley S.Chantal Chantal
Emily
Emily
2KimberlyMichelleMichelleBrittEmilyEmilyEmily
3AlliKimberlyJackieEmilyMichelleEmilyChantal
4Ashley S.MadisonEmilyMichelleAshley S.MichelleBrittChantal
5MeghanEmilyChantalChantalAlliAlliMichelle
6MarissaRaichelSarah P.Lisa M.EmilyBrittMichelleBritt
7LindsayKeltieAlliJackieJackieJackie
8KimberlyLisa M.ChantalAlli
9RaichelMeghanMarissaJackieLisa M.
Marissa
10MadisonLisa M.StaceyBrittMarissa
11MelissaLindsayAshley S.AlliAshley S.
12ReneeAlliMadisonLindsayLindsay
Meghan
Stacey
13CristySarah P.Lisa M.Meghan
14JackieMarissaMarissaStacey
15Sarah P.BrittMeghanKimberly
Sarah P.
16LaceyStaceyLindsay
17LaurenBritt
18Lisa P.JackieKeltie
Melissa
Raichel
19ShawntelMelissa
20BritneeChantal
21StaceyBritnee
Cristy
J
Jill
Lacey
Lauren
Lisa P.
Rebecca
Renee
Sarah L.
22Jill
23Lisa M.
24Rebecca
25J
26Keltie
27Sarah L.
28Emily
29Britt
30Michelle

The contestant received the first impression rose

The contestant received a rose during the date

The contestant received a rose after receiving advice from Ali and Roberto

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was eliminated during the date

The contestant quit the competition

The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony

The contestant won the competition

Episodes

See also: List of The Bachelor (American TV series) episodes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brad Womack Returning to The Bachelor. People. Rizzo, Monica. September 27, 2010. March 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182252/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20429663,00.html. April 2, 2015. live.
  2. Web site: Will Chris Lambton or Ty Brown Be the Next Bachelor?. People. Rizzo. Monica. September 20, 2010. December 9, 2021.
  3. Web site: Insider: Brad Womack to Be the Next Bachelor!. Us Weekly. September 22, 2010. March 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402211930/http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/insider-brad-womack-to-return-to-the-bachelor-2010229. April 2, 2015. live.
  4. Web site: ABC confirms Brad Womack's 'Bachelor' return. The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. September 27, 2010. December 9, 2021.
  5. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20110108031332/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=122010_02. ABC Medianet: Season 15 Press Release. ABC. December 20, 2010. January 8, 2011. March 4, 2015.
  6. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20101219081705/http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor/bachelorette-announcement. The Bachelorette Announcement: Brad Womack's bachelorettes have been announced!. ABC.com. December 19, 2010. January 8, 2018.
  7. Web site: Ricky Hendrick's former fiancee to appear on The Bachelor. Yahoo!. Bromberg, Nick. December 17, 2010. January 18, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20140322000716/http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/blog/from_the_marbles/post/Ricky-Hendrick-s-former-fiancee-to-appear-on-The?urn=nascar-297467. March 22, 2014. live.
  8. The Bachelor season finale recap: Happily Whatever After. Entertainment Weekly. Baldwin. Kirsten. March 14, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  9. Web site: Three Local Women Competing on The Bachelor--Including the Rumored Favorite. Seattlest.com. December 16, 2010. January 18, 2015. Pratt, Suzi.
  10. News: Madawaska dental student to be featured on 'The Bachelor'. Bangor Daily News. Bangor, Maine. Bayly, Julia. December 16, 2010. March 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150815093025/http://bangordailynews.com/2010/12/16/living/madawaska-dental-student-to-be-featured-on-the-bachelor/. August 15, 2015. live.
  11. Web site: The Bachelor Recap: Season 15, Episode 9. Los Angeles. Arnold. Shayna Rose. March 1, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  12. News: Chico Woman Looks For Love On The Bachelor. KRCR-TV. Chico, California. Saam. Kelli. December 15, 2010. January 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20101209014631/http://www.krcrtv.com/news/26041229/detail.html. December 9, 2010. live.
  13. Web site: The Bachelor Recap: Season 15, Episode 8. Los Angeles. Arnold. Shayna Rose. February 22, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  14. Web site: The Bachelor Recap: Season 15, Episode 7. Los Angeles. Arnold. Shayna Rose. February 16, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  15. Web site: 'The Bachelor' bachelorette Jackie Gordon: "I was shocked to go then". Reality TV World. Hiltes. Eric. February 10, 2011. August 3, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814095933/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-bachelor-bachelorette-jackie-gordon-i-was-shocked-go-then-11981.php. August 14, 2014. live.
  16. Web site: The Bachelor Recap: Season 15, Episode 6. Los Angeles. Arnold. Shayna Rose. February 8, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  17. Web site: Bachelor Season 15 Contestant Alli Travis Wanted Craig R. As Bachelor Instead of Brad Womack. Carbone. Gina. Wetpaint. May 25, 2011. June 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714212538/http://www.wetpaint.com/the-bachelor/articles/bachelor-season-15-contestant-alli-travis-wanted-craig-r-as-bachelor-instead-of-brad-womack. July 14, 2014. live.
  18. Web site: Former KU track athlete, Ottawa native, gets her first rose on ABC's "The Bachelor". Lawrence Journal-World. Henning, Sarah. January 4, 2011. January 18, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20120605074733/http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2011/jan/04/ottawa-native-gets-her-first-rose-bachelor/. June 5, 2012. live.
  19. Web site: The Bachelor Recap: Season 15, Episode 5. Los Angeles. Arnold. Shayna Rose. February 2, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  20. Web site: Exclusive: Marissa May talks about her 'The Bachelor' experience. Gowan. Juan. Reality TV world. February 4, 2011. June 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140820201633/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-marissa-may-talks-about-her-the-bachelor-experience-11963.php. August 20, 2014. live.
  21. Web site: Ashley Spivey: "I Was More in Love With Ashley H. Than Brad". Wetpaint. February 3, 2011. June 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714131143/http://www.wetpaint.com/the-bachelor/articles/ashley-spivey-i-was-more-in-love-with-ashley-h-than-brad. July 14, 2014. live.
  22. Web site: People: Texan Brad Womack back on 'Bachelor'; disturbance at Hulk Hogan's wedding; Charlie Sheen cleared in New York meltdown. The Dallas Morning News. December 16, 2010. January 18, 2015. Vognar, Dawn. https://web.archive.org/web/20101219014940/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-peo_1216gd.ART.State.Edition1.4369ac2.html. December 19, 2010. live.
  23. Web site: The Bachelor Recap: Season 15, Episode 4. Los Angeles. Arnold. Shayna Rose. January 26, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  24. Web site: The new Miss Sprint Cup was on this latest season of "The Bachelor.". February 5, 2011. Nascanner Auto Racing Frequency Pit Stop. Farkas, Dan. June 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308141234/https://nascanner.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/the-new-miss-sprint-cup-was-on-this-latest-season-of-%E2%80%9Cthe-bachelor-%E2%80%9D/. March 8, 2016. live.
  25. Web site: The Bachelor Recap: Season 15, Episode 3. Los Angeles. Arnold. Shayna Rose. January 19, 2011. November 7, 2021.
  26. Sarah Powell: Meet The Bachelor's other CO contestant, sans Madison McKinley's fangs. January 14, 2011. Westword. Roberts, Michael. December 16, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160511125116/http://www.westword.com/news/sarah-powell-meet-the-bachelors-other-co-contestant-sans-madison-mckinleys-fangs-5891660. May 11, 2016. live.
  27. Web site: Madison Garton Says Good Bye To 'The Bachelor'. Thaindian News. January 18, 2011. January 17, 2016. Wire, Samptum. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602210731/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/madison-garton-says-good-bye-to-%E2%80%98the-bachelor%E2%80%99_100489786.html. June 2, 2016. live.
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  30. Web site: 'The Bachelor's Melissa Schreiber still confused about her feud. Reality TV World. Kwiatkowski. Elizabeth. January 13, 2011. August 3, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814095931/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-bachelor-melissa-schreiber-still-confused-about-her-feud-11887.php. August 14, 2014. live.
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  33. Web site: Tampa woman looking for love on 'The Bachelor'. Tampa Bay Online. December 16, 2010. January 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20121008193735/http://www2.tbo.com/entertainment/television/2010/dec/15/tampa-woman-looking-for-love-on-the-bachelor-ar-23207/. October 8, 2012. Belcher, Walt.
  34. Web site: CCHS grad competing on 'The Bachelor'. Culpeper Star-Exponent. Simmons, Rhonda. December 23, 2010. January 18, 2015.
  35. News: Saginaw resident doesn't make it past the first round of 'The Bachelor'. Booth Newspapers. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dresden, Eric. January 3, 2011. January 18, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150118104911/http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/01/saginaw_resident_doesnt_make_i.html. January 18, 2015. live.