The Bachelor (American TV series) season 16 explained
| Season Number: | 16 |
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| Starring: | Ben Flajnik |
| Module1: | | Num Contestants: | 25 | | Winner: | Courtney Robertson | | Runner Up: | Lindsey "Lindzi" Cox |
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| Network: | ABC |
| Num Episodes: | 12 (including 2 specials) |
| Episode List: | List of The Bachelor (American TV series) episodes |
The sixteenth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor premiered on January 2, 2012. This show features a previous contestant from The Bachelorette, a winemaker and owner of Envolve wines, from Sonoma, California, 29-year-old Ben Flajnik, who finished runner-up in the seventh season of the show featuring Ashley Hebert. This season returns with 25 women featured in the competition, excluding a senior citizen.[1]
The season concluded on March 12, 2012, with Flajnik choosing to propose to 28-year-old model Courtney Robertson. They called off their engagement on October 26, 2012.
Production
Casting and contestants
On September 6, 2011, Flajnik was announced as the next bachelor, and he was subsequently formally named during the season finale of Bachelor Pad.[2] [3]
Notable contestants include Rachel Truehart, who is the sister of The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency season 4 contestant Crystal Truehart.[4]
Filming and development
Unlike previous seasons, traditionally, the contestants would not normally choose to stay the Villa de la Vina in Agoura Hills, California, for long but it appeared for the first night. For the rest of the season, the contestants traveled to Flajnik's hometown of Sonoma and San Francisco in California; Park City, Utah; Vieques, Puerto Rico; Panama City, Panama; Belize and Switzerland. Appearances for this season included recording artist Matt Nathanson and country singer Clay Walker.[5]
Contestants
Biographical information according to ABC official series site, plus footnoted additions.[6]
In week 3, season 15 contestant Shawntel Newton asked to join the cast, but was eliminated by Flajnik in that rose ceremony.
| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place |
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| Courtney Robertson[7] | 28 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Model | Winner | 1 |
| Lindzi Cox[8] | 27 | Ocala, Florida | Business Development Manager | Runner-up | 2 |
| Nicki Sterling | 26 | Hurst, Texas | Dental Hygienist | Week 9 | 3 |
| Kacie Boguskie[9] | 24 | Clarksville, Tennessee | Administrative Assistant | Week 8 | 4 |
| Emily O'Brien | 27 | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | PhD Student | Week 7 | 5–6 |
| Rachel Truehart[10] | 27 | Southampton, Massachusetts | Fashion Sales Representative |
| Jamie Otis[11] | 25 | Dryden, New York | Registered Nurse | Week 6 | 7 |
| Casey Shteamer[12] | 26 | Leawood, Kansas | Trading Clerk | 8 (DQ) |
| Blakeley Jones [13] | 34 | Rutherfordton, North Carolina | VIP Cocktail Waitress | 9 |
| Jennifer Fritsch | 28 | Cache, Oklahoma | Accountant | Week 5 | 10 |
| Elyse Myers | 24 | Chicago, Illinois | Personal Trainer | 11 |
| Monica Spannbauer[14] | 33 | Yuba, California | Dental Consultant | Week 4 | 12 |
| Samantha Levey[15] | 26 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Advertising Account Manager | 13 |
| Erika Uhlig[16] | 23 | Charlottesville, Virginia | Law Student | Week 3 | 14–15 |
| Jaclyn Swartz[17] | 27 | Newton, Massachusetts | Advertising Account Manager |
| Brittney Schreiner[18] | 26 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Medical Sales Representative | 16 (quit) |
| Jenna Burke[19] [20] | 27 | Loveland, Ohio | Blogger | Week 2 | 17–18 |
| Shawn Reynolds[21] | 28 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Financial Advisor |
| Amber Bacon[22] | 23 | Port Coquitlam, British Columbia | Labor and Delivery Nurse | Week 1 | 19–25 |
| Amber Tierney[23] | 28 | Waverly, Nebraska | Critical Care Nurse |
| Anna Snowball[24] | 25 | Grosse Pointe, Michigan | Student |
| Dianna Martinez[25] | 30 | San Gabriel, California | Nonprofit Director |
| Holly Johnson | 34 | Salyersville, Kentucky | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative |
| Lyndsie James[26] | 29 | London, England | Internet Entrepreneur |
| Shira Astrof | 32 | Massapequa Park, New York | Actress |
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Future appearances
Bachelor Pad
Lindzi Cox, Blakeley Jones, Jamie Otis, Jaclyn Swartz, and Rachel Truehart returned for the third season of Bachelor Pad. Jamie was eliminated in week 4. Lindzi and her partner, Kalon McMahon, were eliminated in week 6. Blakeley and her partner, Tony Pieper, and Jaclyn and her partner, Ed Swiderski, were eliminated in week 7. Rachel was eliminated in week 8.
Bachelor in Paradise
Jaclyn returned for season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise. She was eliminated in week 5.
Other appearances
Outside of Bachelor Nation, Jamie later appeared in the inaugural season of Married at First Sight.
Call-out order
| Order | Bachelorettes | Week |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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| 1 | Rachel | | | Emily | Rachel | Nicki | | | Courtney | | Courtney |
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| 2 | Erika | Jamie | Blakeley | Rachel | Courtney | | | Nicki | | Courtney | Lindzi C. |
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| 3 | | Rachel | Courtney | | Jennifer | | Rachel | Lindzi C. | Nicki | Nicki | |
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| 4 | Elyse | Blakeley | Jennifer | Courtney | | Jamie | Nicki | Courtney | Kacie B. | Kacie B. | |
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| 5 | Jenna | Emily | Emily | | Jamie | Rachel | Courtney | Emily
Rachel | |
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| 6 | Courtney | | Elyse | Elyse | Nicki | Courtney | Emily | |
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| 7 | Emily | | Jaclyn | Jamie | | | Jamie | |
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| 8 | Samantha | Brittney | Erika | Jennifer | Elyse | Blakeley | | |
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| 9 | | Erika | Rachel | | Blakeley | Emily | Blakeley | |
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| 10 | | Shawn | | Blakeley | | Jennifer | |
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| 11 | Holly | Nicki | Nicki | Monica | Emily | Elyse | |
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| 12 | Jamie | Jennifer | | Nicki | Monica | |
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| 13 | Shira | Elyse | Samantha | Samantha | Samantha | |
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| 14 | Blakeley | Samantha | Monica | Erika
Jaclyn | |
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| 15 | Brittney | Courtney | Jamie | |
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| 16 | Nicki | Jaclyn | Brittney | | |
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| 17 | Dianna | Monica | Jenna
Shawn | |
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| 18 | Jennifer | Jenna | |
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| 19 | |
Anna
Dianna
Holly
Shira | |
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| 20 | Anna | |
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| 21 | Monica | |
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| 22 | Jaclyn | |
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| 23 | Shawn | |
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| 24 | Kacie B. | |
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| 25 | | | |
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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 quit the competition
The contestant was disqualified from the competition
The previously eliminated contestant asked for a chance to return, but was denied
The contestant won the competition
Episodes
See also: List of The Bachelor (American TV series) episodes.
External links
- ABC: The Bachelor official site
- http://theashleysrealityroundup.com/2012/10/05/another-bachelor-couple-splits-ben-courtney-are-done/
Notes and References
- News: 'Bachelor' Ben's dates include a 'sprite senior citizen' . . 2011-12-08 . 2011-12-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120108041207/http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/12/bachelor-bens-dates-include-a-sprite-senior-citizen-/1 . 2012-01-08 . live .
- Web site: ABC Announces The Next Bachelor. The Hollywood Reporter. Schutte. Lauren. September 6, 2011. December 8, 2021.
- Web site: 'Bachelor Pad 2' finale: Holly, Michael win - and she announces her engagement to Blake. New York Daily News. Perricone. Kathleen. September 13, 2011. March 7, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130161827/https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/bachelor-pad-2-finale-holly-michael-win-announces-engagement-blake-article-1.958001. January 30, 2019. live.
- Web site: Family of 'The Bachelor' candidate Rachel Truehart excited to see her on TV. The Republican. Roman. Elizabeth. January 6, 2012. December 8, 2021.
- Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20120108212812/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=120511_01. PRESS RELEASE THE BACHELOR (1/2/12; SEASON PREMIERE). January 8, 2012. ABC Medianet. December 5, 2011. March 7, 2018.
- Web site: Bios: Bachelorettes. ABC.com. 2011-12-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20111227182421/http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor/bios#Bachelorettes. 2011-12-27. live. Plus footnoted additions.
- Web site: Courtney Robertson personal web site. 2012-01-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109042406/http://www.courtneyrobertson.com/. 2012-01-09. live.
- News: Clovis woman will appear on 'Bachelor' . . December 14, 2011 . January 1, 2012 . Bentley, Rick . https://web.archive.org/web/20120308000352/http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/12/14/2649608/clovis-woman-will-appear-on-bachelor.html . March 8, 2012 . dead .
- Web site: Clarksville's own Kacie Boguskie looks for love on 'The Bachelor'. Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle. Leiser. Stacey. 2012-01-04. 2012-01-05.
- News: Rachel Truehart of Southampton competes on "The Bachelor". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Everett. Rebecca. 2011-12-30. 2011-12-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20120106065006/http://gazettenet.com/2011/12/30/local-woman-to-vie-for-bachelor039s-attention-monday. 2012-01-06. live.
- News: Nurse from Dryden competes to win the heart of 'The Bachelor'. The Post-Standard. Portikus. Alaina. 2012-01-09. 2012-01-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20120111232501/http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/01/nurse_from_dryden_competes_to.html. 2012-01-11. live.
- Web site: 'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik narrows search for love to 13 women. Reality TV World. Kwiatowski. Elizabeth. 2012-01-17. 2012-01-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20120119183525/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-bachelor-star-ben-flajnik-narrows-search-for-love-13-women-13036.php. 2012-01-19. live.
- News: Two N.C. women competing on 'The Bachelor' . . Washburn . Mark . 2011-12-07 . 2012-01-01 .
- News: Utahn stirs things up on "The Bachelor" — a "gay scandal"?. The Salt Lake Tribune. 2011-12-31. 2012-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120108182313/http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogstv/53211399-63/monica-jenna-says-bachelor.html.csp. 2012-01-08. live.
- News: Reality Check: Former Pittsburgher makes her bid for 'The Bachelor'. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sciullo. Maria. 2011-12-24. 2012-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20120228123305/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11358/1199006-67-0.stm. 2012-02-28. live.
- News: Is Miss Chicago on 'Bachelor?'. Chicago Sun-Times. 2011-12-07. 2011-12-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105032746/http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/television/9306628-421/is-miss-chicago-on-bachelor.html. 2012-01-05. live.
- Web site: Identity of Ben Flajnik's 'Bachelor' mystery woman reportedly revealed. Reality TV World. 2012-01-03. Kwiatkowski. Elizabeth. 2012-01-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20120108231255/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/identity-of-ben-flajnik-bachelor-mystery-woman-reportedly-revealed-13004.php. 2012-01-08. live.
- Web site: Ben Flajnik: Lindzi Cox's good energy won her the first impression rose. Reality TV World. Kwiatkowski. Elizabeth. 2012-01-03. 2012-01-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20120111234247/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ben-flajnik-lindzi-cox-good-energy-won-her-first-impression-rose-13001.php. 2012-01-11. live.
- News: 'The Bachelor' turns down Detroit student who delivered a sexy look, but said little. Detroit Free Press. Hammerstein. B.J.. 2012-01-03. 2012-01-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20120108051331/http://www.freep.com/article/20120103/ENT07/120103038/Bachelor-Ben-Flajnik-Anna-Snowball. 2012-01-08. live.
- The Bachelor: Was Eliminee Jenna's Breakdown Warranted? . . 2012-01-10 . 2012-01-10 . Corneau, Allison . https://web.archive.org/web/20120113062209/http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/the-bachelor-was-eliminee-jennas-breakdown-warranted-2012101 . 2012-01-13 . live .
- Web site: 'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik cuts Jenna Burke and Shawn Reynolds. Reality TV World. Kwiatkowski. Elizabeth. 2012-01-10. 2012-01-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20120113065437/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-bachelor-star-ben-flajnik-cuts-jenna-burke-and-shawn-reynolds-13022.php. 2012-01-13. live.
- News: B.C. bachelorette ready to compete for TV mate . . 2011-12-18 . 2012-01-01 . Lazaruk, Susan .
- Web site: 'Bachelors Amber T: Jenna Was A 'Hot Mess'. Entertainment Tonight. Feigenbaum. Paige. 2012-01-05. 2012-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20120110061759/http://www.etonline.com/tv/117901_Bachelor_s_Amber_T_Jenna_Was_A_Hot_Mess/. 2012-01-10. live.
- Web site: 'The Bachelor' 2012: Another season of tears, claws, surprises and skinny dipping? . . 2011-12-14 . 2012-01-01 . Gonzalez, John . https://web.archive.org/web/20120108164541/http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/2011/12/the_bachelor_2012_another_seas.html . 2012-01-08 . live .
- News: "The Bachelor" Begins New Season Tonight With Three Southland Bachelorettes. The Beverly Hills Courier. 2012-01-02. 2012-01-02. dead. https://archive.today/20130118004220/http://www.bhcourier.com/article/Local/Local/The_Bachelor_Begins_New_Season_Tonight_With_Three_Southland_Bachelorettes/84289. 2013-01-18.
- Web site: Amber Tierney: Bachelor Ben Flajnik was more into himself than girls. Reality TV World. Kwiatkowski. Elizabeth. 2012-01-05. 2012-01-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20120108164855/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/amber-tierney-bachelor-ben-flajnik-was-more-into-himself-than-girls-13012.php. 2012-01-08. live.
