The Bachelor (Season 19)

The **19th season** of *The Bachelor* premiered on January 5, 2015. The season featured 33-year-old Chris Soules, a farmer from Arlington, Iowa.

Soules placed third on the 10th season of *The Bachelorette* featuring Andi Dorfman.

He ultimately chose to propose to Whitney Bischoff.

## Filming and development

### Casting and contestants

Casting began during the 18th season of *The Bachelor*. Soules and Arie Luyendyk Jr. were the candidates for the next bachelor. On August 26, 2014, Soules was chosen as a fan favorite and was first announced on *Good Morning America*.

One of the season's contestants, Carly Waddell, is the sister of *The Bachelorette* season 9 contestant Zak Waddell.

### Production

Unlike previous seasons, this season premiered with a three-hour live episode. Its locales included San Francisco, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Deadwood, South Dakota, Des Moines, Iowa, and the Indonesian island of Bali. Jimmy Kimmel Live! host Jimmy Kimmel took over for one episode in week three and there was a performance from Big & Rich in week six.

## Contestants

The season began with 30 contestants.

Whitney Bischoff
29
Louisville, Kentucky
Fertility Nurse
WinnerBecca Tilley
25
Shreveport, Louisiana
Chiropractic Assistant
Runner-upKaitlyn Bristowe
29
Leduc, Alberta
Dance Instructor
Eliminated in week 9Jade Roper
28
Gering, Nebraska
Cosmetics Developer
Eliminated in week 8Carly Waddell
29
Arlington, Texas
Cruise Ship Singer
Eliminated in week 7Britt Nilsson
27
Detroit, Michigan
Waitress
Eliminated in week 7Megan Bell
24
Nashville, Tennessee
Make-Up Artist
Quit in week 6Kelsey Poe
28
Hudsonville, Michigan
Guidance Counselor
Eliminated in week 6Ashley Iaconetti
26
Great Falls, Virginia
Nanny/Freelance Journalist
Eliminated in week 6Mackenzie Deonigi
21
Maple Valley, Washington
Dental Assistant
Eliminated in week 5Samantha Steffen
27
Indianapolis, Indiana
Fashion Designer
Eliminated in week 5Ashley Salter
24
Vinings, Georgia
Hair Stylist
Eliminated in week 4Juelia Kinney
30
Portland, Oregon
Esthetician
Eliminated in week 4Nikki Delventhal
26
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Former NFL Cheerleader
Eliminated in week 4Jillian Anderson
25
Howland, Ohio
News Producer
Eliminated in week 4Amber James
29
Kankakee, Illinois
Bartender
Eliminated in week 3Tracy Darakis
29
Wellington, Florida
Fourth Grade Teacher
Eliminated in week 3Trina Scherenberg
33
Algonquin, Illinois
Special Education Teacher
Eliminated in week 3Alissa Giambrone
24
Hamilton, New Jersey
Flight Attendant
Eliminated in week 2Jordan Branch
24
Windsor, Colorado
Student
Eliminated in week 2
Returned and left again in week 5Kimberly Sherbach
28
Wantagh, New York
Yoga Instructor
Eliminated in week 1
Returned and eliminated in week 2Tandra Steiner
30
Sandy, Utah
Executive Assistant
Eliminated in week 2Tara Eddings
26
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sport Fishing Enthusiast
Eliminated in week 2Amanda Goerlitz
24
Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Ballet Teacher
Eliminated in week 1Bo Stanley
25
Carpinteria, California
Plus-Size Model
Eliminated in week 1Brittany Fetkin
26
Temecula, California
WWE Diva-in-Training
Eliminated in week 1Kara Wilson
25
Brownsville, Kentucky
High School Soccer Coach
Eliminated in week 1Michelle Davis
25
Provo, Utah
Wedding Cake Baker
Eliminated in week 1Nicole Meacham
31
Scottsdale, Arizona
Real Estate Agent
Eliminated in week 1Reegan Cornwell
28
Manhattan Beach, California
Cadaver Tissue Saleswoman
Eliminated in week 1
### Future appearances

Britt Nilsson and Kaitlyn Bristowe were both chosenfor the 11th season of *The Bachelorette*, in the end, Bristowe was chosen for the lead role.

Ashley Salter was signed up for the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise* and agreed to join the cast. Along with Salter, Ashley Iaconetti, Carly Waddell, Jade Roper, Jillian Anderson, Juelia Kinney, Megan Bell, Amber James, Samantha Steffen and Mackenzie Deonigi all returned in that season as well. Anderson was the first one eliminated placing 29th, while Bell was eliminated in 23/24th. Kinney quit in 20th, Iaconetti quit in 18th, Deonigi quit in 16th, Salter and James were eliminated in 11th/14th, and Waddell placed in 9th/10th. Roper and Steffen finished as co-winners with Bachelor Nation alumni Tanner Tolbert and Nick Peterson.

Amber James returned for the 20th season of *The Bachelor* with runner-up Becca Tilley as a part of the cast for that season. James finished in 12th/13th and Tilley finished in 5th.

## Episodes

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 There is a live finale viewing party and then the "After the Final Rose" follows. Chris Harrison begins the show by hyping up a surprise that Chris has in store for all of the viewers, including himself.Chris Harrison puts Becca on the hot seat first. He asks her questions about the final rose ceremony and how she is doing now. She has a chance to talk Chris again.Next, Whitney is on the hot seat and gave interviews about her relationship with Chris, she told Harrison that the couple have a strong romantic bond since their engagement, and she and Chris seen together for the first time in public appearance, meaning they became more happy. Then, Whitney talks about Arlington and knows the distance is not quite far from Chicago. There is a video clip showing after the proposal, Chris' parents came to the barn with a big congratulations for the newly-engaged couple.Ashley S., who was eliminated in week 4, was asked by Harrison to appear for the second season of Bachelor in Paradise. She didn't give a complete answer.Harrison resumes to talk with Whitney and asks about Iowa and being a part of Chris' family. Afterwards, Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the studio and surprises them with a cow named Juan Pablo. At the end of the show, Harrison announced that there would be two bachelorettes on the next season of The Bachelorette. Kaitlyn and Britt will both appear on the first episode, where the 25 men will decide who they want to be the bachelorette.

## Where are they now?

Chris and Whitney ended their relationship shortly after their 6 months anniversary.

On July 22, 2016, Whitney got engaged to Ricky Angel, a regional sales manager based out of her native Chicago. They were married on October 21, 2017. On February 26, 2019, they announced that they were expecting their first child. Whitney was already 7 months pregnant. Their son, Hayes Singleton, was born on May 6, 2019.

In early 2016, Jade married Tanner Tolbert from season 11 of *The Bachelorette*. They met on the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Their wedding was documented on a special episode of the 20h season of *The Bachelor*. Jade has taken Tanner's last name and now goes by Jade Tolbert. 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. On August 17, 2017, they welcomed their new daughter, Emerson Avery Tolbert. On January 28, 2019, they announced that they are expecting their second child. On March 11, 2019, they revealed that they are having a boy. Their son, Brooks Easton, was born on July 29, 2019.

Ashley Salter married her college sweetheart Austin Brannen on September 10, 2016. They have two children, son Brooks, who was born on April 7, 2016 and daughter Kennedy, who was born in March 2020.

Becca Tilley briefly dated Robert Graham from the 9th season of *The Bachelorette*.

Kaitlyn and Britt went on to co-star on the 11th season of *The Bachelorette*, however, Britt was voted off on the first night.

Kaitlyn was engaged to Shawn Booth whom she met on that season. They ended their relationship in October 2018. She is currently dating Jason Tartick from the 14th season of *The Bachelorette*.

Britt briefly dated Brady whom she on that season. On May 24, 2017, Britt announced that she is now 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.

Carly Waddell is now married to Evan Bass whom she met on the 3rd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. On August 7, 2017, they announced that they are expecting their first child. Their daughter, Isabella Evelyn “Bella”, was born on February 15, 2018. On May 9, 2019, they announced that they are expecting their second child. Their son, Charles Wolfe "Charlie", was born on November 12, 2019.

On April 24, 2017, Chris Soules was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal truck/tractor accident in Aurora, Iowa that left a 66-year-old Iowa man dead. Soules, who was driving a truck that rear-ended a tractor about 15 miles south of Soules' farm in Arlington, Iowa, was not charged with driving under the influence. On May 8, 2017, he was formally charged with "hit and run, resulting in death". He faces up to five years in prison if found guilty. His arraignment is set for Tuesday, May 23. The trial date is set for January 18, 2018.

Ashley Iaconetti began a relationship with Kevin Wendt whom she met on The Bachelor Winter Games. They broke up shortly after the show ended. In May 2018, she announced that she was dating Jared Haibon. They got engaged on June 17, 2018, in Mexico, while filming for the 5th season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. They were married on August 11, 2019 in Rhode Island.

Juelia Kinney got engaged to Aaron Bass, brother of Evan Bass, on July 25, 2018. On July 15, 2020, they announced that they are expecting their first child.

Jillian Anderson got engaged to Mike King on June 13, 2019.

## The Ring

A 4-carat emerald-cut diamond ring surrounded by 20 round brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by two tapered baguettes and further set with 92 smaller round diamonds, designed by Neil Lane.