The Bachelorette (Season 11)

The **11th season** of *The Bachelorette* premiered on May 18, 2015. The season featured, for the first time ever, two Bachelorettes during the first episode. Kaitlyn Bristowe was introduced as a 29-year old dance instructor from Vancouver, British Columbia, and Britt Nilsson as a 27-year old waitress from California.

Both Bachelorettes were contestants on the 19th season of *The Bachelor*, featuring Chris Soules.

During the first episode, the men voted on which of the ladies they would like to have as their Bachelorette. In the second episode, which aired on May 19, 2015, it was revealed that Kaitlyn Bristowe was selected as the new Bachelorette.

She ultimately chose Shawn Booth and accepted his proposal.

The season re-aired in a shortened version on June 15, 2020, as a part of *The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever!*.

## Filming and development

Casting began during the 10th season of *The Bachelorette*. During the first episode Chris Harrison made the claim that because both Britt and Kaitlyn were so liked by the men throughout the casting process, it "wouldn't be fair" to decide the Bachelorette for them. Instead, they opted to let the men meet both women and decide for themselves.

It began filming shortly after the finale of the 19th season of *The Bachelor* with the locale destinations including New York City, San Antonio, and Ireland. Appearances were made by Laila Ali, Amy Schumer, Doug E. Fresh, and The Cranberries.

## Contestants

The season began with 26 contestants.

Shawn Booth
28
Windsor Locks, Connecticut
Personal Trainer
WinnerNick Viall
34
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Software Sales Executive
Runner Up
Entered in week 4Ben Higgins
26
Warsaw, Indiana
Software Salesman
Eliminated in week 8Jared Haibon
26
Warwick, Rhode Island
Restaurant Manager
Eliminated in week 8Joe Bailey
28
Glasgow, Kentucky
Insurance Agent
Eliminated in week 7Chris Strandburg
28
Granite Bay, California
Dentist
Eliminated in week 7Ben Zorn
26
Falls Church, Virginia
Fitness Coach
Eliminated in week 6Tanner Tolbert
28
Stilwell, Kansas
Auto Finance Manager
Eliminated in week 6J.J. Lane III
32
Dacono, Colorado
Former Investment Banker
Eliminated in week 6Joshua Albers
31
Kuna, Idaho
Industrial Welder
Eliminated in week 5Justin Reich
28
Elgin, Illinois
Fitness Trainer
Eliminated in week 5Ian Thomson
28
Ramsey, New Jersey
Executive Recruiter
Quit in week 5Corey Stansell
30
New York City, New York
Investment Banker
Eliminated in week 4Jonathan Holloway
33
Sylvan Lake, Michigan
Automotive Spokesman
Eliminated in week 4Ryan Beckett
32
Wellington, Florida
Realtor
Eliminated in week 4Clint Arlis **†**
27
Batavia, Illinois
Architectural Engineer
Eliminated in week 3Tony Harris
35
St. Louis, Missouri
Healer
Quit in week 3Cory Shivar
35
Seven Springs, North Carolina
Residential Developer
Eliminated in week 2Daniel Finney
28
Nashville, Tennessee
Fashion Designer
Eliminated in week 2Kupah James
32
Boston, Massachusetts
Entrepreneur
Eliminated in week 2Bradley Cox
25
Duluth, Georgia
International Auto Shipper
Eliminated in week 1David Cox
25
Orlando, Florida
Real Estate Agent
Eliminated in week 1Josh Seiter
27
Chicago, Illinois
Law Student/Exotic Dancer
Eliminated in week 1Shawn Evans
31
London, Ontario
Amateur Sex Coach
Eliminated in week 1Brady Toops
33
Wauseon, Ohio
Singer/Songwriter
Quit in week 1Ryan McDill
28
Kansas City, Missouri
Junkyard Specialist
Disqualified in week 1
**NOTES**

* Brady: Quit the competition, because Britt wasn't chosen as the Bachelorette
* Ryan M: Disqualified due to inappropriate behavior
* Kupah: Eliminated outside of the Rose Ceremony
* Tony: Quit the competition, because he felt like it was a circus
* Ian: Quit the competition, because he felt that Kaitlyn was being shallow and that she wasn't there for the right reasons.

### Future appearances

J.J. Lane III, Jonathan Holloway, Tanner Tolbert and Jared Haibon returned in the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*.

Third place finalist Ben Higgins was chosen for the lead role on the 20th season of *The Bachelor*.

Jared Haibon and Nick Viall returned to compete for the third time in the 3rd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Ryan Beckett also returned to compete in that season.

On August 30, 2016, Nick Viall was announced as the bachelor for the 21st season of *The Bachelor*.

Ben Zorn participated in the 4th season of *Bachelor in Paradise*.

## Episodes

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 Kaitlyn recaps the season in a live interview with host Chris Harrison; and Top 2 finalists Shawn Booth and Nick Viall give their take on the outcome of the show. Also included: a sneak peek of "Bachelor in Paradise."

## Where are they now?

Kaitlyn and Shawn moved to Nashville. Shawn got tattoos identical to Kaitlyn's. They ended their relationship in October 2018.

Kaitlyn is currently dating Jason Tartick from the 14th season of The Bachelorette.

Britt and Brady dated for a while, but has ended their relationship.

On May 24, 2017, Britt announced that she is engaged to her boyfriend Jeremy Byrne. They got married on September 9, 2017. On December 14, 2019, they announced that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Noa Ellis Joy, was born on June 23, 2020.

In early 2016 Tanner married Jade from the 19th season of *The Bachelor*. They met on the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Their wedding was documented on a special episode of season 20 of *The Bachelor*. On March 8, 2017, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child. On May 4, 2017, they revealed that they are having a girl. Their daughter, Emerson Avery, was born on August 17, 2017. Their second child, son Brooks Easton, was born on July 29, 2019. On May 18, 2020, they announced that they are expecting their third child. On July 14, 2020, they announced that they are expecting another boy.

Ben starred in the 20th season of *The Bachelor* where he met and became engaged to Lauren Bushnell. The couple starred in their own spin-off, *Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After?*. They ended their relationship in May 2017.

Nick Viall starred in the 21st season of *The Bachelor* and got engaged to Vanessa Grimaldi. On August 25, 2017, Nick and Vanessa announced that they had decided to end their engagement.

## The Ring

Kaitlyn's Neil Lane ring featured a platinum band set with a central round brilliant-cut diamond in the center that’s cushioned by nearly 160 smaller diamonds. The ring is worth a reported $75,000.
## Promotional gallery

### Kaitlyn

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### Britt

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