The Bachelor (American TV series) season 17 explained

Season Number:17
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Starring:Sean Lowe
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Num Contestants:26
Runner Up:Lindsay Yenter
Network:ABC
Num Episodes:13 (including 3 specials)
Episode List:List of The Bachelor (American TV series) episodes

The seventeenth season of The Bachelor premiered on January 7, 2013.[1] This season features 28-year-old Sean Lowe, a former Kansas State football player from Irving, Texas.[2]

Lowe finished in third place on the eighth season of The Bachelorette featuring Emily Maynard. The season concluded on March 11, 2013, with Lowe choosing to propose to 26-year-old graphic designer Catherine Giudici.[3] Lowe and Giudici married in January 2014, and currently live in Dallas, Texas with their two sons, Isaiah and Samuel, and daughter, Mia.[4]

Production

Casting and contestants

Casting began during the airing of the sixteenth season of the show. First "The Bachelor" approached Tim Tebow, then-quarterback of the Denver Broncos; but he never signed an agreement.[5] Lamar Hurd, a sportscaster from Portland, Oregon, had been another potential candidate, vying to become the first African-American "Bachelor." It wouldn't be until season twenty-five that would have an African-American Bachelor when Matt James later being chosen as the lead.[6]

It was then announced on September 25, 2012, Sean Lowe was named as the Bachelor.[7] Other rumored possible candidates included The Bachelorette season 6 winner Roberto Martinez, Lowe's The Bachelorette castmate and that season's runner-up Arie Luyendyk Jr., and eleven-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte.[8] Luyendyk dropped out to focus on his racing career. Martinez and Lochte also declined. Luyendyk would go on to become the star of The Bachelor five seasons later.[9]

Notable contestants include Bachelor Pad season 3 contestant and Bachelor Nation super fan Paige Vigil. Sarah Herron became the first disabled contestant in The Bachelor franchise who was born with one arm resulted with amniotic band syndrome.[10]

Filming and development

This season traveled many places including Montana; the Canadian province of Alberta; St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands; and Thailand. Appearances including Ben Taylor, Eli Young Band and Sarah Darling.[11]

Contestants

25 potential new contestants were first revealed on September 25, 2012 for the first time in the show's history before filming had begun.

In the premiere episode, season 16 contestant Kacie Boguskie revealed as the mystery woman and competed in this season, bringing the total to 26.[12] [13]

NameAgeHometownOccupationOutcomePlace
Catherine Giudici[14] 26Seattle, WashingtonGraphic DesignerWinner1
Lindsay Yenter[15] 24Fort Leonard Wood, MissouriSubstitute TeacherRunner-up2
AshLee Frazier[16] 32Houston, TexasPersonal OrganizerWeek 93
Desiree Hartsock26Northglenn, ColoradoBridal StylistWeek 84
Lesley Murphy[17] 25Fort Smith, ArkansasPolitical ConsultantWeek 75
Tierra LiCausi[18] 24Las Vegas, NevadaLeasing Consultant6
Daniella McBride[19] 24Belmont, CaliforniaCommercial Casting AssociateWeek 67–8
Selma Alameri[20] 29Borrego Springs, CaliforniaReal Estate Dealer
Sarah Herron[21] 26Evergreen, ColoradoAdvertising Executive9
Robyn Howard[22] 24Topeka, KansasOil Field Account ManagerWeek 510
Jackie Parr[23] 25Ormond Beach, FloridaCosmetics Consultant11
Amanda Meyer[24] 26Bakersfield, CaliforniaFit ModelWeek 412
Leslie Hughes28Ruskin, FloridaPoker Dealer13
Kristy Kaminski[25] 25Darien, WisconsinModelWeek 314–15
Taryn Daniels[26] 30Troutdale, OregonHealth Club Manager
Kacie Boguskie[27] 25Clarksville, TennesseeAdministrative Assistant16
Brooke Burchette[28] 25Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCommunity OrganizerWeek 217–18
Diana Weeks-Willardson[29] 31Sandy, UtahSalon Owner
Katie Levans[30] 27Woodstock, IllinoisYoga Instructor19 (quit)
Ashley Harper[31] 25Garner, North CarolinaFashion ModelWeek 120–26
Ashley Palenkas[32] 28Macomb, MichiganHair Stylist
Kelly Dutton[33] 28Chattanooga, TennesseeCruise Ship Entertainer
Keriann Miranda[34] 29Agoura Hills, CaliforniaEntrepreneur
Lacey Latka24Stevenson Ranch, CaliforniaGraduate Student
Lauren Marchetti[35] 27Cranston, Rhode IslandJournalist
Paige Vigil25Minnetonka, MinnesotaJumbotron Operator

Future appearances

The Bachelorette

Desiree Hartsock was chosen as the lead of season nine of The Bachelorette.

Bachelor in Paradise

Season 1

AshLee Frazier, Daniella McBride, Jackie Parr, and Sarah Herron returned for the inaugural season of Bachelor in Paradise. McBride was eliminated in week 1. In week 7, Frazier split from Graham Bunn, Herron split from Robert Graham, and Parr split from Zack Kalter.

Season 3

Herron returned for the third season of Bachelor in Paradise. She was eliminated in week 3.

The Bachelor Winter Games

Lesley Murphy returned for The Bachelor Winter Games under Team USA. She finished as co-runner-up.

Dancing with the Stars

Sean Lowe competed in the sixteenth season of Dancing with the Stars. He partnered with Peta Murgatroyd and finished in 6th place.

Call-out order

OrderBachelorettesWeek
12345678910
1TierraLindsay
2JackieDesireeDesireeLindsayCatherine
3SelmaCatherineCatherineCatherine
4Leslie H.SelmaTierraDesireeSelmaLindsayDesiree
5DaniellaRobynLindsayLindsayCatherineLesley M.
6KellyKatieRobynCatherineLesley M.Lesley M.TierraTierra
7KatieCatherineJackieDaniellaRobynDaniella
Selma
8Ashley P.JackieLesley M.RobynSarah
9TarynLeslie H.SelmaSelmaSarahDesireeSarah
10CatherineDianaCatherineSarahJackieRobyn
11RobynBrookeKristyJackieDaniellaJackie
12LaceySarahLeslie H.AmandaAmanda
13PaigeAmandaTierraDesireeLeslie H.
14TierraLesley M.TarynKristy
Taryn
15AmandaKacieDaniella
16KeriannKristyAmandaKacie
17DesireeDaniellaBrooke
Diana
18SarahTaryn
19BrookeLindsay
20DianaAshley H.
Ashley P.
Kelly
Keriann
Lacey
Lauren
Paige
21Lesley M.
22Kristy
23Ashley H.
24Lauren
25Lindsay
26Kacie

The contestant received the first impression rose

The contestant received a rose outside of a rose ceremony or date

The contestant received a rose during the date

The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was eliminated during the date

The contestant quit the competition

The contestant won the competition

Episodes

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Season of "The Bachelor" to Premiere Monday, January 7, 2013. 19 November 2012.
  2. Web site: Andrew Shull - State Farm Insurance Agent in McKinney, TX . 2013-01-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130213004201/http://www.statefarm.com/agent/US/TX/McKinney/Andrew-Shull-T3WK23TN000 . 2013-02-13 . live .
  3. Web site: 'The Bachelor' Finale: Sean Lowe Picks Catherine Guidici, Pair Will Wed 'Soon'. ABC News. Clarke. Suzan. March 12, 2013. December 16, 2021.
  4. Web site: Sean Lowe Marries Catherine Giudici. People. Blumm. K.C.. January 26, 2014. December 16, 2021.
  5. Web site: Tim Tebow On 'The Bachelor': Chris Harrison Says The Denver Broncos Quarterback Has Been Approached.. Huffington Post. March 5, 2012. September 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120913064540/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/the-bachelor-tim-tebow-chris-harrison_n_1321341.html. September 13, 2012. live.
  6. Web site: 'The Bachelor': Lamar Hurd Aims To Become The First Black Bachelor (VIDEO). Huffington Post. April 3, 2012. September 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120728171508/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/30/the-bachelor-lamar-hurd-first-black-bachelor_n_1392856.html. July 28, 2012. live.
  7. Web site: Sean Lowe is the New Bachelor. People. Rizzo. Monica. September 25, 2012. September 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120925194551/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20633108,00.html. September 25, 2012. live.
  8. Web site: Ryan Lochte or Sean Lowe: Who Should Be The Bachelor?. People. August 24, 2012. September 26, 2012. Dyball. Renee. https://web.archive.org/web/20121021205152/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20623902,00.html. October 21, 2012. live.
  9. Web site: 'The Bachelor': Arie Luyendyk Jr rules out role. Digital Spy. Wightman. Catriona. September 7, 2012. September 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121110081225/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s77/the-bachelor/news/a404403/the-bachelor-arie-luyendyk-jr-rules-out-role.html. November 10, 2012. live.
  10. Web site: Sarah Herron's disability is advantage on 'Bachelor'. USA Today. Oldenburg. Ann. January 17, 2013. December 8, 2021.
  11. Web site: Sean Lowe Starts His Search for Love on ABC's THE BACHELOR, 1/7. Broadway World. December 3, 2012. March 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414142635/http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Sean-Loew-Starts-His-Search-for-Love-on-ABCs-THE-BACHELOR-17-20121203. April 14, 2016. live.
  12. ABC Reveals the 25 Women of the New Season of 'The Bachelor'. ABC. December 5, 2012. December 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20141207195616/http://abcmedianet.com/assets/pr/html/120512_02.html. December 7, 2014. live.
  13. Web site: Barney. Chuck. 'The Bachelor': Cast announced for upcoming season. San Jose Mercury News. December 5, 2012. December 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140319091232/http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_22133014/. March 19, 2014. live.
  14. Web site: Catherine Giudici advances to the final three of The Bachelor. February 25, 2013. January 21, 2016. Northwest Asian Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20160128114523/http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2013/02/catherine-giudici-advances-to-the-final-three-of-the-bachelor/. January 28, 2016. live.
  15. Web site: Commanding general's daughter named 'The Bachelor' reality TV contestant. Maurina, Darrell Todd. Pulaski County Daily. September 26, 2012. January 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160127195914/http://pulaskicountydaily.com/commanding-generals-daughter-named-the-bachelor-reality-tv-contestant-cms-3345. January 27, 2016. live.
  16. Web site: Move over, Erica Rose: New Houston hotties dazzle on The Bachelor, back flips and all. Culture Map Houston. January 10, 2013. February 6, 2016. Rudick, Tyler. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207053209/http://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/01-10-13-move-over-erica-rose-new-houston-hotties-dazzle-on-ithe-bachelori-back-flips-and-all/. February 7, 2016. live.
  17. Web site: Southside Graduate Seeking Love With ABC's 'Bachelor'. Southwest Times Record. Dale. Tina. October 1, 2012. December 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121016020847/http://swtimes.com/sections/features/southside-graduate-seeking-love-abc%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98bachelor%E2%80%99.html. October 16, 2012. live.
  18. Web site: 'The Bachelor' reject Tierra LiCausi gets engaged to mystery fiancé. New York Daily News. Eby. Margaret. February 14, 2013. January 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160222140613/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/bachelor-reject-tierra-engaged-article-1.1264162. February 22, 2016. live.
  19. Web site: Belmont Woman is Contestant on ABC's 'The Bachelor'. San Mateo Patch. Dentler. Joan. January 9, 2013. January 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130112235400/http://sanmateo.patch.com/articles/belmont-woman-is-contestant-on-abcs-the-bachelor. January 12, 2013. live.
  20. Web site: 'The Bachelor' begins new season with San Diego contestant: Sean Lowe to meet local Selma Alameri. KGTV. January 7, 2013. January 7, 2013. Bianco, Rachel. https://archive.today/20130219211938/http://www.10news.com/entertainment/the-bachelor-begins-new-season-with-san-diego-contestant-sean-lowe-to-meet-local-selma-alameri-010713. February 19, 2013. live.
  21. Web site: The Bachelor Contestant Sarah Herron Tells Sean Lowe: "I Was Born With One Arm". Us Weekly. Chen. Joyce. January 7, 2013. January 8, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130111014626/http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/the-bachelor-contestant-sarah-herron-tells-sean-lowe-i-was-born-with-one-arm-201371. January 11, 2013. live.
  22. Web site: Former Topekan's 'Bachelor' run nipped in the bud. The Topeka Capital-Journal. February 23, 2013. Biles, Jan. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160315144438/http://cjonline.com/news/local/2013-02-23/former-topekans-bachelor-run-nipped-bud. March 15, 2016. live.
  23. Web site: Will Ormond Beach native win a rose on The Bachelor?. The Daytona Beach News-Journal. McLaughlin. Lacey. January 6, 2013. January 7, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130109002754/http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130106/NEWS/301069982/1064?Title=Will-Ormond-Beach-native-win-a-rose-on-The-Bachelor-. January 9, 2013. live.
  24. Web site: Valencia woman featured in new season of ABC's 'The Bachelor'. Los Angeles Daily News. Herbert. Steven. January 7, 2013. January 8, 2013. January 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130111072800/https://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_22324736/valencia-woman-featured-new-season-abcs-bachelor. dead.
  25. Web site: Next season's 'Bachelor' contestant from Walworth County. Walworth County Today. September 20, 2012. December 6, 2012. https://archive.today/20130205162356/http://walworthcountytoday.com/news/2012/sep/20/next-seasons-bachelor-contestant-walworth-county/. February 5, 2013. dead.
  26. Web site: Troutdale woman competes on The Bachelor. Portland Tribute. Anderson. Kristopher. January 11, 2013. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20130403055134/http://portlandtribune.com/go/42-news/126406-troutdale-woman-competes-on-the-bachelor. April 3, 2013. live.
  27. Web site: Clarksville's own Kacie Boguskie looks for love on 'The Bachelor'. Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle. Leiser. Stacey. January 4, 2012. February 5, 2016.
  28. Web site: Reality Check: Will Pittsburgher Brooke Burchette get a rose on new season of 'The Bachelor'?. Sciullo. Maria. December 8, 2012. January 21, 2016. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. https://web.archive.org/web/20160129195242/http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2012/12/08/Reality-Check-Will-Pittsburgher-Brooke-Burchette-get-a-rose-on-new-season-of-The-Bachelor/stories/201212080188. January 29, 2016. live.
  29. Web site: Another Confirmed Contestant, Arie's Whereabouts, and Big NYC Charity Event This Weekend. RealitySteve.com. Carbone. Steve. September 20, 2012. September 20, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120923011401/http://realitysteve.com/2012/09/20/the-bachelor-17-sean-46nyc-arie/2/. September 23, 2012. live.
  30. Web site: Another 'Bachelorette' hails from Charlotte. Charlotte Observer. Washburn. Mark. December 5, 2012. December 6, 2012. https://archive.today/20130209175552/http://www.wcnc.com/entertainment/Another-Bachelorette-hails-from-Charlotte-182344901.html. February 9, 2013. dead.
  31. Web site: The Bachelor, Season 17: Contestant Ashley Harper shares her thoughts after returning home to Denver. The Denver Channel. Sward. Amy. February 4, 2013. June 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714215413/http://www.thedenverchannel.com/entertainment/the-bachelor-season-17-contestant-ashley-harper-shares-her-thoughts-after-returning-home-to-denver. July 14, 2014. dead.
  32. Web site: Macomb woman among 'Bachelor' choices. The Macomb Daily. Komar. Debbie. January 7, 2013. January 8, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185511/http://www.dailytribune.com/article/20130107/ENTERTAINMENT01/130109564/macomb-woman-among-bachelor-choices. March 4, 2016. live.
  33. Web site: Miss Chattanooga 2008 Kelly Dutton Is Featured On Upcoming Season Of The Bachelor. The Chattanoogan. September 27, 2012. February 5, 2016. King, Wendy. https://web.archive.org/web/20160206061522/http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/9/27/235191/Miss-Chattanooga-2008-Kelly-Dutton-Is.aspx. February 6, 2016. live.
  34. Web site: Agoura Native Hopes to Find Love on 'The Bachelor' . Agoura Hills Patch. Pascal. Susan . January 7, 2013. February 24, 2013.
  35. Web site: Former Pats cheerleader, from Cranston, on 'The Bachelor' tonight. The Providence Journal. McDermott. Mike. January 7, 2013. January 8, 2013.