The Bachelor (Season 18)

The **18th season** of *The Bachelor* premiered on January 5, 2014. The season featured 32-year-old Juan Pablo Galavis, a former Venezuelan professional soccer player.

The season re-aired in a shortened version on September 7, 2020, as a part of *The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever!*.

Galavis was rejected on the 9th season of *The Bachelorette* by Desiree Hartsock.

He is the first Hispanic bachelor.

He ultimately chose Nikki Ferrell, but did not propose.

## Filming and development

### Casting

Casting began during the airing of the 17th season of *The Bachelor*. Galavis was instantly chosen during the season finale of *The Bachelorette*.

### Production

The season travelled to locales including Utah, South Korea, Vietnam, New Zealand, Florida, and Saint Lucia. With performances such as 2NE1, Romeo Santos, and Josh Krajcik.

## Contestants

The season began with 27 contestants.

Nikki Ferrell
26
Kearney, Missouri
Pediatric Nurse
WinnerClare Crawley
32
Sacramento, California
Hairstylist
Runner-upAndi Dorfman
26
Buckhead, Georgia
Assistant District Attorney
Quit in week 9Renee Oteri
32
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Real Estate Agent
Eliminated in week 8Chelsie Webster
24
Lexington, Ohio
Science Educator
Eliminated in week 7Sharleen Joynt
29
Ottawa, Ontario
Opera Singer
Quit in week 7Kat Hurd
29
Iowa City, Iowa
Medical Sales Representative
Eliminated in week 6Cassandra Ferguson
22
Shelby Charter Township, Michigan
Former NBA Dancer
Eliminated in week 6Alli Restko
26
Orland Park, Illinois
Nanny
Eliminated in week 5Danielle Ronco
25
Litchfield, Illinois
Psychiatric Nurse
Eliminated in week 5Kelly Travis
27
Conyers, Georgia
Dog Lover
Eliminated in week 5Elise Mosca
27
Forty Fort, Pennsylvania
First Grade Teacher
Eliminated in week 4Lauren Solomon
26
Clinton, Michigan
Music Composer
Eliminated in week 4Christy Hansen
24
Aurora, Illinois
Marketing Manager
Eliminated in week 3Lucinda "Lucy" Aragon
25
Santa Barbara, California
Free Spirit
Eliminated in week 3Amy Long
27
Clermont, Florida
Local News Reporter
Eliminated in week 2Chantel Forrest
27
Miami, Florida
Account Manager
Eliminated in week 2Victoria Lima
24
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Legal Assistant
Eliminated in week 2Alexis Morgado
24
Tampa, Florida
Communications Director
Eliminated in week 1Amy Jokinen
31
Apopka, Florida
Massage Therapist
Eliminated in week 1Ashley Poe
25
Roanoke, Texas
Grade School Teacher
Eliminated in week 1Christine Llano
23
Miami, Florida
Police Support Specialist
Eliminated in week 1Kylie Lewis
23
Rockford, Illinois
Interior Designer
Eliminated in week 1Lacy Faddoul
25
Antelope Acres, California
Nursing Home Owner
Eliminated in week 1Lauren Higginson
25
Edmond, Oklahoma
Mineral Coordinator
Eliminated in week 1Maggie Gantt
25
Wagener, South Carolina
Personal Banker
Eliminated in week 1Valerie Eredia
26
Sutter, California
Personal Trainer
Eliminated in week 1
### Future appearances

Andi Dorfman was chosen as the bachelorette for the 10th season of The Bachelorette.

Runner-up Clare Crawley, along with night one eliminee Lacy Faddoul with other finalists Christy Hansen, Elise Mosca, Danielle Ronco and Lucy Aragon later competed in the 1st season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Mosca and Crawley quit in 20th/21st and 16th, respectively. While Ronco, Aragon and Hansen finished the competition in 19th, 15th and 7th/12th. Faddoul finished as co-winner with Bachelor Nation alumnus Marcus Grodd.

Crawley returned to compete again on the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*, along with finalists Cassandra Ferguson and Chelsie Webster. Crawley was eliminated in 23/24th place, Webster was eliminated in 11th/14th, and Ferguson finished as co-winner with Bachelor Nation alumnus Justin Reich.

Clare Crawley returned for The Bachelor Winter Games. She quit in week three.

Clare Crawley was chosen as the lead of the 16th season of The Bachelorette.

## Specials

 Wedding of *Bachelor* season 17 stars Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici.

## Episodes

 2
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 Juan Pablo recaps the season in an interview with Chris Harrison. Also: The final two bachelorettes discuss the outcome of the show; and the next star of "The Bachelorette" is announced.

## Where are they now?

Juan Pablo did not propose to Nikki, but instead they decided to continue their relationship. They later appeared on *Couples Therapy*. In October 2014, they decided to end their relationship after months of fighting.

Nikki married longtime friend Tyler Vanloo on October 8, 2016.

In August 2017, Juan Pablo married Venezuelan model Osmariel Villalobos.

Andi got engaged to Josh Murray on the 10th season of *The Bachelorette*. The couple broke up less than a year later.

Lacy Faddoul met Marcus Grodd from the 10th season of *The Bachelorette* on the 1st season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. They were wed by Chris Harrison on the season premiere of the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. On June 16, 2016, Marcus confirmed to E! News, that he and Lacy are no longer together and that they never were legally married, because their wedding took place in Mexico.

Renee Oteri is now married to Bruce Maynard and they have two sons together, Jaxon and Alex Jay.

Sharleen Joynt got engaged to Andy Levine in 2015. They were married on September 18, 2017.

Clare Crawley got engaged to Benoit Beauséjour-Savard whom she met on The Bachelor Winter Games. They announced their split on April 6, 2018. Clare has since been announced as the Bachelorette for season 16 of *The Bachelorette*.

Cassandra Ferguson dated Justin Reich whom she met on the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. They broke up shortly after. She also dated Jonathan Holloway from the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. They have since broken up.

## The Ring

A 3.5-carat cushion cut by Neil Lane, set in a platinum band which is encrusted with more than 240 smaller diamonds.