The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart (Season 1)

The **1st season** of *The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart* premiered on April 13, 2020. It features 23 single, aspiring musicians.

None of the contestants have been a part of *Bachelor Nation* before.

## Filming and development

### Casting and contestants

The 23 contestants were revealed on February 27, 2020.

Trevor Holmes has previously appeared on *American Idol* where singer Katy Perry took a great liking to him. Natascha Bessez appeared on the 9th season of *The Voice of Holland*. Gabe Baker competed on the 2nd season of Netflix's *Ultimate Beastmaster*.

### Production

The series is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television, with Fleiss, Martin Hilton, Nicole Woods, Bennett Graebner, Peter Gust, Tim Warner, Louis Caric, and Peter Geist serving as executive producers.

## Contestants

The season began with 23 contestants.

Bri Stauss
28
Provo, Utah
Pop
Entered in week 1
WinnerChris Watson
30
Tampa, Florida
Soul
Entered in week 1
WinnerJamie Gabrielle
21
Nashville, Tennessee
Country
Entered in week 1
Runner-UpTrevor Holmes
29
Encino, California
Country pop
Entered in week 1
Runner-UpMatt Ranaudo
32
Encino, California
Neo soul
Entered in week 1
Split in week 6Rudi Gutierrez
24
Los Angeles, California
R&B & pop
Entered in week 1
Split in week 6Natascha Bessez
33
New York City, New York
Pop
Entered in week 2
Eliminated in week 5Ryan Neal
28
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Jazz, funk, pop & R&B
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 5Brandon Mills
34
Nashville, Tennessee
American folk-pop
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 4Julia Rae
27
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Pop
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 4Savannah McKinley
25
Nashville, Tennessee
Acoustic pop
Entered in week 1
Quit in week 4Sheridan Reed
27
Austin, Texas
R&B soul pop
Entered in week 1
Quit in week 4Bekah Purifoy
25
Washington, D.C.
Musical theatre
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 3Danny Padilla
26
Sherman Oaks, California
Singer-songwriter
Entered in week 1
Elimated in week 3Gabe Baker
28
Houston, Texas
Soul/folk
Entered in week 1
Quit in week 3Ruby Jane
25
Austin, Texas
Indie pop
Entered in week 2
Eliminated in week 3Cheyenne Arnell
23
Lawndale, California
R&B
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 2Mariana Jasel
23
Dallas, Texas
R&B & pop
Entered in week 2
Eliminated in week 2Mel Taevin
27
Yankton, South Dakota
Indie rock
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 2Jack Mason
28
Dallas, Texas
Country
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 1Josh Hester
31
Nashville, Tennessee
Country & pop
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 1Michael Todd
31
Atwater, California
Singer-songwriter
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 1Russell Johnson
26
Linton, Indiana
American folk
Entered in week 1
Eliminated in week 1

## Episodes

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 Music City – Nashville – is the backdrop for the stunning final competition to see which couple will capture the opportunity for musical fame and fortune and the love of a lifetime. Before Bri and Chris, Jamie and Trevor, and Rudi and Matt perform in front of their largest audience yet, they are surprised to discover they will go on fantasy suite dates to decide whether to take their relationship to the next level and if they can see a future together. How much will this change the dynamic between the partners? The couples prepare to wow the celebrity judges with their stage chemistry and musical talents and grab the brass ring. However, their growing anxieties compel this to be a true test of who can manage their feelings to deliver their best-ever performance and win the competition on the season finale.

## Where are they now?

Bri Stauss and Chris Watson are still together as of October 2020 and have released their debut album *Chris and Bri*.

Jamie Gabrielle and Trevor Holmes ended their relationship shortly after filming.

## Promotional gallery

* Night 1.
* Bri Stauss - Winner
* Chris Watson - Winner
* Jamie Gabrielle - Runner-Up
* Trevor Holmes - Runner-Up
* Matt Ranaudo - Week 6
* Rudi - Week 6
* Natascha Bessez - Week 5
* Ryan Neal - Week 5
* Brandon Mills - Week 4
* Julia Rae - Week 4
* Savannah McKinley - Week 4
* Sheridan Reed - Week 4
* Bekah Purifoy - Week 3
* Danny Padilla - Week 3
* Gabe Baker - Week 3
* Ruby Jane - Week 3
* Cheyenne Arnell - Week 2
* Mariana Jasel - Week 2
* Mel Taevin - Week 2
* Jack Mason - Week 1
* Josh Hester - Week 1
* Michael Todd - Week 1
* Russell Johnson - Week 1
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