The Bachelor (Season 21)

The **21st season** of *The Bachelor* premiered on January 2, 2017. It featured 36-year-old Nick Viall, a software sales executive.

The season re-aired in a shortened version on August 31, 2020, as a part of *The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever!*.

This marks Nick's fourth appearance in the *Bachelor* franchise. He was previously rejected by Andi Dorfman on the 10th season and by Kaitlyn Bristowe on the 11th season of *The Bachelorette* as well as appearing on the 3rd season of *Bachelor in Paradise*.

He ultimately chose to propose to Vanessa Grimaldi.

## Filming and development

### Casting and contestants

On August 30, 2016, during episode 4 of the 2nd season of *Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise* and while the 3rd season of *Bachelor in Paradise* was still airing, Nick Viall was announced as the next Bachelor. Prior to Viall's selection in the series, fan favorites Luke Pell and Chase McNary, both from the 12th season of *The Bachelorette* were considered for the lead role on the show, according to host Chris Harrison.

### Production

The season traveled to many places including Viall's home state of Wisconsin; New Orleans, Louisiana; Saint Thomas in United States Virgin Islands; Bimini, the Bahamas and Finnish Lapland. With appearances on this season include Olympians Michelle Carter, Allyson Felix and Carl Lewis, famous boyband Backstreet Boys, country singer Chris Lane and Lolo.
During production, the producers moved the Wisconsin date week from the original destination of Charleston, South Carolina when Hurricane Matthew hit the city. Host Chris Harrison told the trip was to be headed to Kiawah Island. The reason of the decision has not been disclosed.

## Contestants

The season began with 30 contestants.

Vanessa Grimaldi
29
Montreal, Quebec
Special Education Teacher
WinnerRaven Gates
25
Hoxie, Arkansas
Fashion Boutique Owner
Runner-upRachel Lindsay
31
Dallas, Texas
Attorney
Eliminated in week 9Corinne Olympios
24
Miami, Florida
Business Owner
Eliminated in week 8Kristina Schulman
24
Lexington, Kentucky
Dental Hygienist
Eliminated in week 7Danielle Maltby
31
Germantown, Wisconsin
Neonatal Nurse
Eliminated in week 7Danielle Lombard
27
Los Angeles, California
Small Business Owner
Eliminated in week 6Whitney Fransway
25
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Pilates Instructor
Eliminated in week 6Jasmine Goode
29
Maplewood, New Jersey
Pro Basketball Dancer
Eliminated in week 6Alexis Waters
23
Secaucus, New Jersey
Aspiring Dolphin Trainer
Eliminated in week 5Jaimi King
28
New Orleans, Louisiana
Chef
Eliminated in week 5Josephine Tutman
24
Santa Cruz, California
Unemployed Nurse
Eliminated in week 5Taylor Nolan
23
Seattle, Washington
Mental Health Counselor
Eliminated in week 5Astrid Loch
26
Tampa, Florida
Plastic Surgery Office Manager
Eliminated in week 4Sarah Vendal
26
Newport Beach, California
Grade School Teacher
Eliminated in week 4Brittany Farrar
26
Santa Monica, California
Travel Nurse
Eliminated in week 3Christen Whitney
25
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Wedding Videographer
Eliminated in week 3Dominique Alexis
25
Los Angeles, California
Restaurant Server
Eliminated in week 3Elizabeth Whitelaw
24
New Trier, Illinois
Marketing Manager
Eliminated in week 2Hailey Merkt
23
Vancouver, British Columbia
Photographer
Eliminated in week 2Lacey Mark
25
Montville, New Jersey
Digital Marketing Manager
Eliminated in week 2Elizabeth "Liz" Sandoz
29
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Doula
Eliminated in week 2Angela Amezcua
26
Greenville, South Carolina
Model
Eliminated in week 1Briana Guertler
28
Salt Lake City, Utah
Surgical Unit Nurse
Eliminated in week 1Ida Marie DeLosSantos
23
Harlingen, Texas
Sales Manager
Eliminated in week 1Jasmine Brown
25
Tacoma, Washington
Flight Attendant
Eliminated in week 1Lauren Hussey
30
Naples, Florida
Law School Graduate
Eliminated in week 1Olivia Burnette
25
Anchorage, Alaska
Apparel Sales Representative
Eliminated in week 1Michelle Ramkissoon
24
Los Angeles, California
Food Truck Owner
Eliminated in week 1Susannah Milan
26
San Diego, California
Account Manager
Eliminated in week 1
### Future appearances

Rachel Lindsay was chosen as the bachelorette for the 13th season of *The Bachelorette*, while this season was still airing.

Raven Gates confirmed on *After the Final Rose* that she would be competing on the 4th season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. Also participating in that season are, Alexis Waters, Corinne Olympios, Danielle Maltby, Jasmine Goode, Kristina Schulman, Lacey Mark, and Taylor Nolan.

Kristina Schulman, Angela Amezcua, and Whitney Fransway competed in the 6th season of *Bachelor in Paradise*.

## Episodes

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 Nick recaps the season in an interview with Chris Harrison.

## Where are they now?

On August 25, 2017, Nick and Vanessa announced that they had decided to end their engagement.

Raven Gates is engaged to Adam Gottschalk whom she met on the 4th season of *Bachelor in Paradise*.

Astrid Loch is now engaged to Kevin Wendt whom she met on the 5th season of *Bachelor in Paradise*.

Rachel Lindsay appeared on the 13th season of *The Bachelorette*. She met and got engaged to Bryan Abasolo. They were married on August 24, 2019.

Whitney Fransway dated Connor Saeli whom she met on the 6th season of *Bachelor in Paradise*. They announced their split in September 2019.

Angela Amezcua was in an 8-month relationship with Clay Harbor from the 14th season of *The Bachelorette*.

## The Ring

A $93,000 diamond ring from Neil Lane, featuring a 3.75-carat round-cut diamond with a halo of smaller diamonds around the central stone and accented with a total of 164 round-cut and two larger baguette-cut diamonds.
## Promotional gallery

### Nick

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### The Women

* Nick & the Women during first Rose Ceremony
* Vanessa (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgVanessa Grimaldi - Winner
* Raven (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgRaven Gates - Week 10
* Rachel Lindsay - Week 9
* Corinne (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgCorinne Olympios - Week 8
* Kristina (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgKristina Schulman - Week 7
* Danielle M. (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgDanielle Maltby - Week 7
* Danielle L. (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgDanielle Lombard - Week 6
* Whitney (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgWhitney Fransway - Week 6
* Jasmine G. (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgJasmine Goode - Week 6
* Jaimi (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgJaimi King - Week 5
* Josephine (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgJosephine Tutman - Week 5
* Alexis (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgAlexis Waters - Week 5
* Taylor (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgTaylor Nolan - Week 5
* Astrid (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgAstrid Loch - Week 4
* Sarah (Bachelorette 21) 1.jpgSarah Vendal - Week 4
* Brittany (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgBrittany Farrar - Week 3
* Christen (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgChristen Whitney - Week 3
* Dominique (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgDominique Alexis - Week 3
* Lacey (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgLacey Mark - Week 2
* Hailey (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgHailey Merkt - Week 2
* Elizabeth (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgElizabeth Whitelaw - Week 2
* Elizabeth Liz (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgElizabeth Sandoz - Week 2
* Angela (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgAngela Amezcua - Week 1
* Jasmine B. (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgJasmine Brown - Week 1
* Olivia (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgOlivia Burnette - Week 1
* Ida Marie (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgIda Marie DeLosSantos - Week 1
* Briana (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgBriana Guertler - Week 1
* Lauren (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgLauren Hussey - Week 1
* Susannah (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgSusannah Milan - Week 1
* Michelle (Bachelor 21) 1.jpgMichelle Ramkissoon - Week 1
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