Every First Impression Rose Winner on ‘The Bachelorette’ Prove These Ladies Know What They Want

Sam McKinney, Season 21

Jenn Tran “couldn’t stop thinking about” Sam McKinney throughout her first night in the mansion, which is why she decided to give him her first impression rose. He was then the first and only man she kissed on night one.

However, Reality Steve reported that Sam is not the last man standing on season 21.

Brayden Bowers, Season 20

Charity Lawson shared a passionate kiss with the travel nurse during night 1, before she presented him with the first impression rose.

Before making the big decision, Charity’s brother, who was disguised as a bartender, shared his concerns about Brayden after he bragged about kissing her during their one-on-one time. Although she was concerned about his behavior, she still gave him the honorary first rose of the season.

Brayden made it to week 4 before he quit the show. He went on to get engaged to fellow Bachelor Nation star Christina Mandrell in January 2024.

Mario Vassall, Season 19

Gabby Windey gave her first impression rose to Mario during the first night of season 19. He was eliminated during week 5.

Tino Franco, Season 19

Tino made a major first impression on Rachel Recchia — enough to nab her rose. Tino was actually Rachel’s final pick and they got engaged, but broke up before the finale of their season aired after Rachel found out he had been unfaithful.

Nayte Olukoya, Season 18

Michelle Young ended up getting engaged to Nayte weeks after giving him her first impression rose. However, they announced their split in June 2022.

Greg Grippo, Season 17

Following Katie Thurston‘s tumultuous relationship with Greg, he didn’t steal her heart. While he did make it all the way to the finale, Greg ended up going home as The Bachelorette runner-up. Katie, of her part, proposed to Blake Moynes but they split in October 2021.

Spencer Robertson, Season 16

Tayshia Adams stepped in to finish out season 16 after Clare Crawley got engaged to contestant Dale Moss after a couple of weeks.

Although the California babe’s start date was untraditional, Tayshia still had a regular night one experience, including giving out a first impression rose. She gave it to Spencer Robertson, who caught her eye as soon as he stepped out of the limo. Spencer did not make it to the finale, and instead, Tayshia got engaged to Zac Clark. They split one year later.

Dale Moss, Season 16

Considering the way Clare’s relationship with Dale progressed, it comes as no surprise he won her first impression rose. However, their love didn’t last, and they split less than one year later.

Cam Ayala and Luke Parker, Season 15

Technically, Cam received Hannah’s first impression rose when she had the opportunity to meet five of her contestants when she was announced as the leading lady.
She gave her second first impression rose to Luke during night one. “I’m excited when I get to talk to you and I look forward to getting to know you better … I really like you and I wanted you to know that,” she said at the time. 
The leading lady didn’t choose either guy. She got engaged to Jed Wyatt during the final, but they split less than a month later.

Garrett Yrigoyen, Season 14

“After Garrett’s clever and charming entrance, fly-fishing and easy conversation, I knew he’d be someone I hoped would be around for a while,” Becca explained in a guest blog post for People in May 2018. “I understood that with issuing this rose, Garrett might have a small target on his back. But I figured he’d be chummy enough with the guys to navigate any initial jealously that may arise. And plus, I kind of wanted to see his big smile again.”

Bryan Abasolo, Season 13

Rachel handed out her rose to Bryan during the first night. They got married in August 2019 and were seemingly head-over-heels in love for three years. However, in January 2024, they announced that they were separating, which led to some ugly divorce drama.

Jordan Rodgers, Season 12

JoJo said during her season that she was giving her first impression rose to the guy she “felt most connected to” from “the moment [she] met him.” Four years later, she and Jordan are happily married.

Shawn Booth, Season 11

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn had instant chemistry when he stepped out of the limo. “I’m really attracted to you, and I’m excited,” she told him before asking him to accept the token. They were engaged for three years before breaking up in 2018. 

Nick Viall, Season 10

Although Andi Dorfman and Nick’s relationship ended on an awkward note when he announced they had sex together during After the Final Rose, they’ll always have their sweet moment during night one.
“You totally left a lasting impression on me … You don’t even see how cute and sweet you are,” the lawyer told Nick while giving him the first impression rose because of his “sincerity.”

Ben Scott, Season 9

Desiree Hartsock is now married to Chris Siegfried, whom she got engaged to during the finale, but her first impression rose actually went to Ben. Although they clicked initially, she ended up eliminating him on a date during week 5. 

Doug Clerget, Season 8

Between Jef Holm, Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Sean Lowe, Emily Maynard had many memorable contestants. Her first impression rose went to Doug, who was eliminated during week 7. 

Ryan Park, Season 7

Ashley Hebert got married to season 7 winner J.P. Rosenbaum in 2012, but Ryan was the one who snagged her attention on night one. Ashley and J.P. got divorced in 2021.

Roberto Martinez, Season 6

Ali Fedotowsky gave Roberto her first impression rose, and they went on to get engaged during the finale. They split over a year later. 
“I just thought Roberto was so hot that, every time I was around him, I was just making out with him. I barely talked to him,” Ali told Life & Style in March 2019 about the stud. “I got engaged to a stranger, but I was like, ‘He looks good!’ … Most people, even if you do talk on the show, your time together is so limited. Every single person who gets engaged on the show, gets engaged to a stranger.”

David Good, Season 5

Jillian Harris’ night one rose fell a bit flat considering David went home during week 4. She got engaged to Ed Swiderski at the end of the season, but they ended their relationship one year later. 

Jesse Csincsak, Jeremy Anderson and Richard Mathy, Season 4

Deanna Pappas broke tradition and passed out three first impression roses. One of which went to Jesse, whom she got engaged to during the finale. They have since split.

Keith, Season 3

Leading lady Jennifer Schefft got engaged to Jerry Ferris during the third season of The Bachelorette, which took place in New York City. She gave her first impression rose to a contestant named Keith but sent him packing during week 3. 

None, Season 2

Meredith Phillips did not pass out a first impression rose during the second season of the Bachelor spinoff. 

None, Season 1

Trista Rehn also did not have the option to pass out a first impression rose. Since she and Ryan Sutter have been married since 2003, it’s possible he would have also gotten the coveted gesture.