The Bachelor 15 (Courtesy Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
The Bachelor: Season 15 is the 15th season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired 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, counting 30 women, unlike the 25 in previous seasons (made this the first Bachelor season to have 30 suitors and the second time in the franchise's history, season five of The Bachelorette was the first). Womack became the first bachelor on The Bachelor twice.
Contestants
Biographical information according to ABC official series site, plus footnoted additions.
Name
Age
Hometown
Job
Eliminated
Emily Maynard
25
Morgantown, West Virginia
Children's Hospital Event Planner
Winner
Chantal O'Brien
28
Mercer Island, Washington
Executive Assistant
Runner Up
Ashley Hebert
26
Madawaska, Maine
Dental Student
Episode 9
Shawntel Newton
25
Chico, California
Funeral Director
Episode 8
Michelle Money
30
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hair stylist
Episode 7
Britt Billmaier
25
Woodinville, Washington
Food writer
Episode 7
Jackie Gordon
26
Newport, Rhode Island
Artist
Episode 6
Alli Travis
24
Columbus, Ohio
Apparel merchant
Episode 6
Lisa Morrisey
24
Ottawa, Kansas
Marketing Coodinator
Episode 5
Marissa May
26
Mesa, Arizona
Sports Publicist
Episode 5
Ashley Spivey
26
Ellerbe, North Carolina
Nanny
Episode 5
Lindsay Hill
25
Plano, Texas
First grade teacher
Episode 4
Meghan Merritt
30
Princeton, New Jersey
Fashion Marketer
Episode 4
Stacey Quirpel
26
Quincy, Massachusetts
Bartender
Episode 4
Kimberly Coon
27
Orlando, Florida
Marketing Coordinator
Episode 3
Sarah Powell
27
Denver, Colorado
Real Estate Broker
Episode 3
Madison Garton
25
Vail, Colorado
Model
Episode 3 (Quit)
Keltie Colleen
28
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Radio City Rockette
Episode 2
Melissa Schreiber
32
Westport, Connecticut
Waitress
Episode 2
Raichel Goodyear
29
Fullerton, California
Manscaper
Episode 2
Britnee Marks
25
Holland, Pennsylvania
Paralegal
Episode 1
Cristy Caserta
30
Davie, Florida
Attorney
Episode 1
Jessica "J" Mauss
26
Seattle, Washington
Operations Manager
Episode 1
Jill Ruskowski
28
Frisco, Texas
Sales director
Episode 1
Lacey Garbelman
27
Tampa, Florida
Insurance agent
Episode 1
Lauren Cooper
26
Culpeper, Virginia
High School Teacher
Episode 1
Lisa Pastrich
27
Dix Hills, New York
Sales Consultant
Episode 1
Rebecca Fielder
30
Mission Viejo, California
Esthetician
Episode 1
Renee Halpin
28
Palos Hills, Illinois
Nanny
Episode 1
Sarah Lockwood
25
Saginaw, Michigan
Musical Theatre Performer
Episode 1
Call-out order
Brad's Call-Out Order
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Bachelorettes
Episodes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
Chantal O.
Ashley S.
Ashley H.
Ashley S.
Chantal O.
Shawntel N.
Chantal O.
Ashley H.
Ashley H.
Chantal O.
Emily
2
Kimberly
Michelle
Michelle
Shawntel N.
Britt
Emily
Ashley H.
Emily
Emily
Emily
Chantal O.
3
Alli
Kimberly
Jackie
Emily
Michelle
Ashley H.
Emily
Shawntel N.
Chantal O.
Ashley H.
4
Ashley S.
Madison
Emily
Michelle
Ashley S.
Michelle
Britt
Chantal O.
Shawntel N.
5
Meghan
Emily
Chantal O.
Chantal O.
Alli
Alli
Shawntel N.
Michelle
6
Marissa
Raichel
Sarah P.
Lisa M.
Emily
Britt
Michelle
7
Lindsay
Keltie
Alli
Jackie
Shawntel N.
Jackie
Jackie
8
Ashley H.
Ashley H.
Kimberly
Ashley H.
Lisa M.
Chantal O.
9
Raichel
Meghan
Shawntel N.
Marissa
Jackie
Lisa M.
10
Madison
Lisa M.
Stacey
Britt
Marissa
Marissa
11
Melissa
Lindsay
Ashley S.
Alli
Ashley H.
12
Renee
Alli
Madison
Lindsay
Lindsay
13
Cristy
Sarah P.
Lisa M.
Meghan
Meghan
14
Jackie
Marissa
Marissa
Stacey
Stacey
15
Sarah P.
Britt
Meghan
Kimberly
16
Lacey
Stacey
Lindsay
Sarah P.
17
Lauren
Shawntel N.
Britt
18
Lisa P.
Jackie
Keltie
19
Shawntel N.
Melissa
Melissa
20
Britnee
Chantal O.
Raichel
21
Stacey
Britnee
22
Jill
Cristy
23
Lisa M.
J
24
Rebecca
Jill
25
J
Lacey
26
Keltie
Lauren
27
Sarah L.
Lisa P.
28
Emily
Rebecca
29
Britt
Renee
30
Michelle
Sarah L.
{{colorbox}} The contestant received a first impression rose.
{{colorbox}} The contestant received a rose during the date.
{{colorbox}} The contestant received a rose after advice from Ali and Roberto.
{{colorbox}} The contestant was eliminated.
{{colorbox}} The contestant won the competition.
Episodes (dates)
Week 1
Original airdate: January 3, 2011
There were no dates during the first week. Brad meets the new 30 bachelorettes to make for his second chance at love. Chantal O. slapped him,Ashley S. received the first impression rose, It was Jessica "J"'s birthday,Came to get Britnee from the limo. As the 10 ladies which were Britnee,Christy,Jessica "J",Jill,Lacey,Lauren,Lisa P.,Rebecca,Renee and Sarah L. Were sent home in the first rose ceremony.
Week 2
Original airdate: January 10, 2011
One-on-one: Ashley H. They spent the night at a private carnival. She got a rose from Brad.
Group: Keltie, Chantal O., Madison, Melissa, Kimberly, Marissa, Raichel, Britt, Meghan, Emily, Shawntel N., Michelle, Lisa M., Stacey, and Alli. They filmed a variety of sketches to advertise PSA and donating blood. At the after party, Raichel and Melissa argued. Michelle got the rose because it was her birthday.
One-on-one: Jackie. They got massages and spa treatment. She picked out her own dress and got her make-up done. Train was there for a private concert. She got a rose.
Cocktail Party: All of the ladies. Ali and Roberto from The Bachelorette came and talked to Brad and the ladies. Brad decided to give the rose to Emily after the discussion with the then-engaged couple.
Week 3
Original airdate: January 17, 2011
One-on-one: Ashley S. They went to a famous recording studio and recorded them singing "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal. After, they witnessed the real Seal performing his song in the studio and had dinner on the rooftop of the building. She got a rose.
Group: Lindsay, Shawntel N., Alli, Britt, Kimberly, Sarah P., Chantal O., Ashley H., Lisa M., Stacey, Marissa, and Michelle. They filmed a fake action movie with action director, Steven Ho where they rehearsed stunts and fight scenes called "Love Hurts". Shawntel N. got the rose.
One-on-one: Emily. They flew to a vineyard where they picnicked and later had dinner in a barn. She got a rose.
Week 4
Original airdate: January 24, 2011
One-on-one: Chantal O. They flew in a helicopter to Catalina Island and walked on the ocean floor and looked at sea life. After, they had dinner at a campfire on the beach and in a tent. She got a rose.
Group: Ashley S., Stacey, Lindsay, Britt, Meghan, Alli, Lisa M., Ashley H., and Jackie. The girls and Brad went on the radio show Loveline with Mike and Dr. Drew and discussed their feelings for Brad. At the after party, many girls fought for Brad's attention. Brad was originally going to give the rose to Ashley H., but after hearing her make negative comments, he gave it to Britt instead.
One-on-one: Michelle. They flew in a helicopter and landed on a high building in downtown Los Angeles to rappel down the side to have dinner at a pool. She got a rose.
Week 5
Original airdate: January 31, 2011
Located in: Las Vegas Valley
One-on-one: Shawntel N. Brad and Shawntel N. went shopping during the day. During the night, both Shawntel N. and Brad went atop a roof to watch fireworks and have dinner. This is where Shawntel N. revealed her work as a funeral director.
Group: Michelle, Alli, Britt, Chantal O., Lisa M., Marissa, Emily and Jackie. They went racecar driving. Emily had a particularly hard time with the date due to the association of racing with her deceased fiance, Ricky Hendrick. Ricky (the son of Rick Hendrick, the owner of the Hendrick Motorsports team) was a NASCAR driver who was killed, along with nine others in 2004, in a plane crash. Emily received the rose on the group date.
Two-on-one: Ashley H. and Ashley S. Both ladies got an opportunity to watch and practice for a performance in the Viva Elvis show in Las Vegas. Both ladies had dinner with Brad. The leading man sent Ashley S. home for missing connections. Ashley H. and Brad performed in the show that night.
Week 6
Original airdate: February 7, 2011
Located in: Costa Rica
One-on-one: Chantal O. They took another helicopter on a scenic ride, then ziplined through the jungle. It rained again before they got to eat dinner outside.
Group: Michelle, Emily, Jackie, Shawntel N., Ashley H., and Britt. They rappelled down a waterfall. No one received the rose.
One-on-one: Alli. They went horseriding and explored a cave full of bats and giant spiders. They later enjoyed dinner floating in the middle of the hot springs; however they didn't have the most intimate conversation. In the end, she went home.
Week 7
Original airdate: February 14, 2011
Located in: Anguilla
One-on-one: Emily. They had a picnic on the beach and then had dinner.
One-on-one: Shawntel N.. They went to a farmer's market.
Group: Ashley H., Michelle, Chantal O. They did a photo shoot for Sports Illustrated. Ashley and Chantal have posed topless shots, Ashley praises on a photo shoot with seashells covering her breasts. Ashley receives the rose.
One-on-one: Britt. They took a yacht to go cliff-diving. Britt was sent home.
Note: This was the first week where there was no cocktail party as Brad felt there was no reason to lead the women on if the conversations were not going to change his mind on whom to send home.
Week 8
Original airdate: February 21, 2011
Located in: Hometowns (Dates)
Chantal O.: Chantal O's hometown date started at Seattle, and gave a visit for Brad on touring the entire city. Then, Brad meets her parents and sees a beautiful sculpture inside her wealthy home. Chantal O's father has solemnly on approval with Brad and gets ready for falling in love with her.
Ashley H.: Ashley H's hometown date started in her hometown of Madawaska, Maine where she grew up. Ashley invited Brad on her old workplace in a restaurant where she used to work as part-time and ordered fries with cheese and gravy. Afterwards, they take pictures on Canada"United States border signboard and it would be receive as a souvenir. Then, Brad meets Ashley's family including her sister which Brad is more likely as a friend.
Shawntel N.: Shawntel N's hometown date started in Chico, California and gave a tour of the family's funeral home. Brad is look tense on the mausoleum, plus a crematorium with an auto-shut door, crypt room and an embalming room. He meets Shawntel's parents and her younger sisters. While on the discussion for a succession in the family's funeral home, Shawntel's dad is anxious on not giving up the funeral home business and wishes to marry Brad for move to Austin.
Emily: Emily's hometown date started in Charlotte, North Carolina and is meeting with her daughter Ricki at the park. Brad is excited to meet Ricki for the first time, but she made herself very shy. Brad receives a present a kite for Ricki and uses it for flying. Emily and Ricki took Brad in her house and shows Ricki's dolls and beauty collection in her bedroom gave Brad for a tour. Emily takes Ricki for a night sleep and saying goodbye to Brad.
Rose Ceremony: The ceremony took place in a hotel in New York City. Ashley H. got the first rose followed by Emily, leaving Chantal O. and Shawntel N. at the bottom two. In the end, Brad handed Chantal O. the last rose, eliminating Shawntel N. on an emotional sadness returning with her family. In the end, Brad announced the final three ladies to South Africa.
Week 9
Original airdate: February 28, 2011
Located in: South Africa
Week 10 (Finale)
Original airdate: March 14, 2011
Located in: Cape Town, South Africa
Brad has one rose left, to give to either Emily or Chantal O. after they meet his family. Brad and Chantal O. swim in shark-infested waters, while Emily's final date is a helicopter tour of Cape Town that includes stunning views of the Cape of Good Hope. Then comes Brad's decision: he chooses Emily over Chantal O. in the finale, leaving Chantal O. hurt emotionally.