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'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' couples: Which are success stories β€” and who's broken up?

After more than 20 years and nearly 60 seasons of "Bachelor," "Bachelorette," "Bachelor in Paradise" and "Golden Bachelor," it might be difficult for some Bachelor Nation fans to keep track of where every couple is now. Here's who ended up staying together and who called it quits. The inaugural "Golden Bachelor" lead Gerry Turner and his ring winner, Theresa Nist, were engaged during the finale , which aired in November 2023. A little over a month later, they rushed down the aisle to say "I do" in a live televised wedding ceremony . However, the two were unable to make their marriage work; in April 2024, the golden couple announced they were divorcing .
After more than 20 years and nearly 60 seasons of "Bachelor," "Bachelorette," "Bachelor in Paradise" and "Golden Bachelor," it might be difficult for some Bachelor Nation fans to keep track of where every couple is now.

Here's who ended up staying together and who called it quits.

The inaugural "Golden Bachelor" lead Gerry Turner and his ring winner, Theresa Nist, were engaged during the finale, which aired in November 2023. A little over a month later, they rushed down the aisle to say "I do" in a live televised wedding ceremony. However, the two were unable to make their marriage work; in April 2024, the golden couple announced they were divorcing.
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Joey Graziadei, 28, gave 25-year-old Kelsey Anderson his final rose β€” and a Neil Lane engagement ring β€” during the finale of "The Bachelor" Season 28 in March 2024. "There's nothing difficult about choosing you. And I can't wait another minute to tell you that I love you," he professed before getting down on one knee. The two have remained together and shared plans to move to New York.
Joey Graziadei, 28, gave 25-year-old Kelsey Anderson his final rose β€” and a Neil Lane engagement ring β€” during the finale of "The Bachelor" Season 28 in March 2024.

"There's nothing difficult about choosing you. And I can't wait another minute to tell you that I love you," he professed before getting down on one knee.

The two have remained together and shared plans to move to New York.
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Charity Lawson, the Season 20 bachelorette, and her final rose recipient, Dotun Olubeko, have been constantly posting cute snaps and videos together since they got engaged in 2023. The two have announced plans to marry in 2025.
Charity Lawson, the Season 20 bachelorette, and her final rose recipient, Dotun Olubeko, have been constantly posting cute snaps and videos together since they got engaged in 2023. The two have announced plans to marry in 2025.
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Zach Shallcross, a 26-year-old tech executive, proposed to travel nurse and "best friend" Kaity Biggar at the end of "The Bachelor" Season 27 in 2023. The two moved in together in Austin, Texas, and seem to remain happily engaged, per their social media accounts.
Zach Shallcross, a 26-year-old tech executive, proposed to travel nurse and "best friend" Kaity Biggar at the end of "The Bachelor" Season 27 in 2023. The two moved in together in Austin, Texas, and seem to remain happily engaged, per their social media accounts.
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"Bachelorette" Season 19 had a history-making two leads, which meant double the heartbreak for Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. Windey, pictured, accepted a proposal from Erich Schwer as the season came to a close. However, the couple broke up over a month after the finale in 2022, while Windey was competing on "Dancing with the Stars." As the season was airing, Schwer was criticized by fans after a photo emerged of him wearing blackface in his high school yearbook.
"Bachelorette" Season 19 had a history-making two leads, which meant double the heartbreak for Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia.

Windey, pictured, accepted a proposal from Erich Schwer as the season came to a close. However, the couple broke up over a month after the finale in 2022, while Windey was competing on "Dancing with the Stars." As the season was airing, Schwer was criticized by fans after a photo emerged of him wearing blackface in his high school yearbook.
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Co-lead Rachel Recchia also said "yes" to a proposal at the conclusion of her and Windey's "Bachelorette" season, but her and Tino Franco's bliss was short-lived. During the season finale in 2022, fans found out that Franco had cheated on Recchia by kissing another woman. A 10-minute segment showed the estranged couple having a difficult-to-watch confrontation over the indiscretion, with Franco ultimately walking away from the encounter.
Co-lead Rachel Recchia also said "yes" to a proposal at the conclusion of her and Windey's "Bachelorette" season, but her and Tino Franco's bliss was short-lived.

During the season finale in 2022, fans found out that Franco had cheated on Recchia by kissing another woman. A 10-minute segment showed the estranged couple having a difficult-to-watch confrontation over the indiscretion, with Franco ultimately walking away from the encounter.
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Amid a tumultuous season, the likes of which Bachelor Nation has never seen, Season 26 bachelor Clayton Echard at one point seemed to have no remaining prospects. After Susie Evans left following Fantasy Suites, he admitted to finalists Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia that he'd slept with both of them and professed his love for them. However, he later realized his heart was still with Evans, and Echard ultimately didn't propose to anyone. During the finale, it was revealed that Echard and Evans rekindled their romance, but they broke up in September 2022.
Amid a tumultuous season, the likes of which Bachelor Nation has never seen, Season 26 bachelor Clayton Echard at one point seemed to have no remaining prospects. After Susie Evans left following Fantasy Suites, he admitted to finalists Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia that he'd slept with both of them and professed his love for them. However, he later realized his heart was still with Evans, and Echard ultimately didn't propose to anyone.

During the finale, it was revealed that Echard and Evans rekindled their romance, but they broke up in September 2022.
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Season 18 "Bachelorette" star Michelle Young, a 28-year-old fifth-grade teacher and former Division I basketball player from Minnesota, ended the season seemingly blissfully engaged to 6-foot-8 sales exec Nayte Olukoya, 27. During "After the Final Rose" in 2021, the network surprised them with a $200,000 check for a down payment on a house. Unfortunately, six months later, in June 2022, the two announced the end of their engagement.
Season 18 "Bachelorette" star Michelle Young, a 28-year-old fifth-grade teacher and former Division I basketball player from Minnesota, ended the season seemingly blissfully engaged to 6-foot-8 sales exec Nayte Olukoya, 27. During "After the Final Rose" in 2021, the network surprised them with a $200,000 check for a down payment on a house.

Unfortunately, six months later, in June 2022, the two announced the end of their engagement.
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After "Bachelorette" Season 16 contestant Blake Moynes successfully petitioned producers to join Katie Thurston's Season 17, he came on as a late arrival and soon became a frontrunner. They got engaged in the finale but broke up two months later, in fall 2021.
After "Bachelorette" Season 16 contestant Blake Moynes successfully petitioned producers to join Katie Thurston's Season 17, he came on as a late arrival and soon became a frontrunner. They got engaged in the finale but broke up two months later, in fall 2021.
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Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James have been going strong since his "Bachelor" season in 2021, if their social media accounts are anything to go by. If you recall, James β€” the first Black "Bachelor" lead β€” and Kirkconnell hit rocky waters during "After the Final Rose," which aired after the two vowed to pursue a relationship rather than end the season with an engagement. James said he had to take a step back after images of Kirkconnell attending a plantation-themed fraternity formal in 2018 started circulating. But the two ended up reconciling shortly after the finale aired.
Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James have been going strong since his "Bachelor" season in 2021, if their social media accounts are anything to go by.

If you recall, James β€” the first Black "Bachelor" lead β€” and Kirkconnell hit rocky waters during "After the Final Rose," which aired after the two vowed to pursue a relationship rather than end the season with an engagement. James said he had to take a step back after images of Kirkconnell attending a plantation-themed fraternity formal in 2018 started circulating. But the two ended up reconciling shortly after the finale aired.
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"Bachelor" Season 23 finalist Tayshia Adams, who took over as "Bachelorette" Season 16 lead after Clare Crawley's early engagement, finished the season strong with a proposal from Zac Clark. However, they called off their engagement after a year, in November 2021.
"Bachelor" Season 23 finalist Tayshia Adams, who took over as "Bachelorette" Season 16 lead after Clare Crawley's early engagement, finished the season strong with a proposal from Zac Clark. However, they called off their engagement after a year, in November 2021.
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After a delayed start to her "Bachelorette" season in 2020 due to the pandemic, Clare Crawley knew what she wanted. Four episodes into Season 16, she couldn't see herself with anyone but Dale Moss, and the two were engaged. The two called it quits for good in fall 2021. Crawley was notable for being the oldest "Bachelorette" lead at 39.
After a delayed start to her "Bachelorette" season in 2020 due to the pandemic, Clare Crawley knew what she wanted. Four episodes into Season 16, she couldn't see herself with anyone but Dale Moss, and the two were engaged. The two called it quits for good in fall 2021.

Crawley was notable for being the oldest "Bachelorette" lead at 39.
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Season 24 "Bachelor" Peter Weber proposed to Hannah Ann Sluss, but the two hit rough waters after they returned from Australia. The finale revealed that they'd broken off their engagement, and Weber and finalist Madison Prewett still had feelings for each other. However, the two ultimately didn't last.
Season 24 "Bachelor" Peter Weber proposed to Hannah Ann Sluss, but the two hit rough waters after they returned from Australia. The finale revealed that they'd broken off their engagement, and Weber and finalist Madison Prewett still had feelings for each other. However, the two ultimately didn't last.
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Season 15 "Bachelorette" lead Hannah Brown β€” of "I have had sex and Jesus still loves me" fame β€” ended her season engaged to musician Jed Wyatt. However, Brown announced during the finale they'd broken up following reports that Wyatt was in a relationship when he went on the show.
Season 15 "Bachelorette" lead Hannah Brown β€” of "I have had sex and Jesus still loves me" fame β€” ended her season engaged to musician Jed Wyatt. However, Brown announced during the finale they'd broken up following reports that Wyatt was in a relationship when he went on the show.
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After famously jumping a fence during an emotional moment on Season 23 of "The Bachelor," Colton Underwood ended up with his final choice, Cassie Randolph (who had quit the show). However, the two broke up over a year later, in May 2020. A few months later, Randolph filed for a restraining order against Underwood, which she later dropped. In a 2021 interview with "Good Morning America," Underwood came out as gay. In 2023, he married political strategist Jordan C. Brown.
After famously jumping a fence during an emotional moment on Season 23 of "The Bachelor," Colton Underwood ended up with his final choice, Cassie Randolph (who had quit the show). However, the two broke up over a year later, in May 2020. A few months later, Randolph filed for a restraining order against Underwood, which she later dropped.

In a 2021 interview with "Good Morning America," Underwood came out as gay. In 2023, he married political strategist Jordan C. Brown.
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Season 14 "Bachelorette" Becca Kufrin got engaged to Garrett Yrigoyen in 2018. However, the two broke up more than two years later, in 2020.
Season 14 "Bachelorette" Becca Kufrin got engaged to Garrett Yrigoyen in 2018. However, the two broke up more than two years later, in 2020.
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Arie Luyendyk Jr. proposed to Becca Kufrin at the end of Season 22, but the 2018 "Bachelor" finale saw him walk back on their engagement. He went back to his runner-up, Lauren Burnham, and the two were married in January 2019. They have three children together: Alessi and twins Senna and Lux.
Arie Luyendyk Jr. proposed to Becca Kufrin at the end of Season 22, but the 2018 "Bachelor" finale saw him walk back on their engagement. He went back to his runner-up, Lauren Burnham, and the two were married in January 2019. They have three children together: Alessi and twins Senna and Lux.
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Rachel Lindsay β€” who took on the historic role of being the "Bachelor" franchise's first Black lead β€” and Bryan Abasolo got engaged during her "Bachelorette" season in 2017. However, Abasolo filed for divorce in January 2024 after four years of marriage.
Rachel Lindsay β€” who took on the historic role of being the "Bachelor" franchise's first Black lead β€” and Bryan Abasolo got engaged during her "Bachelorette" season in 2017. However, Abasolo filed for divorce in January 2024 after four years of marriage.
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After several unlucky seasons of love on "The Bachelorette" (seasons 10 and 11) and "Bachelor in Paradise" (Season 3), Nick Viall found love on "The Bachelor" Season 21 with Vanessa Grimaldi. The couple broke off their engagement several months later, in 2017. He married Natalie Joy in 2024.
After several unlucky seasons of love on "The Bachelorette" (seasons 10 and 11) and "Bachelor in Paradise" (Season 3), Nick Viall found love on "The Bachelor" Season 21 with Vanessa Grimaldi. The couple broke off their engagement several months later, in 2017. He married Natalie Joy in 2024.
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In 2016, JoJo Fletcher got engaged to NFL star Aaron Rodgers' brother, Jordan Rodgers. After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were finally married in 2022.
In 2016, JoJo Fletcher got engaged to NFL star Aaron Rodgers' brother, Jordan Rodgers. After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were finally married in 2022.
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The so-called "unlovable" bachelor, Ben Higgins, ended Season 20 engaged to Lauren Bushnell in 2016, and the two had a short-lived reality show, "Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?" The two broke up, however, after about a year.
The so-called "unlovable" bachelor, Ben Higgins, ended Season 20 engaged to Lauren Bushnell in 2016, and the two had a short-lived reality show, "Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?" The two broke up, however, after about a year.
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Kaitlyn Bristowe accepted a proposal from Shawn Booth at the end of "Bachelorette" Season 11 in 2015. They ended their engagement three years later, in 2018.
Kaitlyn Bristowe accepted a proposal from Shawn Booth at the end of "Bachelorette" Season 11 in 2015. They ended their engagement three years later, in 2018.
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Chris Soules proposed to registered nurse Whitney Bischoff in the 2015 season finale of "The Bachelor." However, the two ended their relationship six months into their engagement, in May 2015.
Chris Soules proposed to registered nurse Whitney Bischoff in the 2015 season finale of "The Bachelor." However, the two ended their relationship six months into their engagement, in May 2015.
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After her dramatic exit from Juan Pablo Galavis' season of "The Bachelor" β€” which aired in 2014 β€” Atlanta-born former assistant district attorney Andi Dorfman took the reins in Season 10 of "The Bachelorette." She accepted a proposal from Josh Murray, but the two broke up in 2015.
After her dramatic exit from Juan Pablo Galavis' season of "The Bachelor" β€” which aired in 2014 β€” Atlanta-born former assistant district attorney Andi Dorfman took the reins in Season 10 of "The Bachelorette." She accepted a proposal from Josh Murray, but the two broke up in 2015.
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In 2014's "Bachelor" Season 18, the controversial lead Juan Pablo Galavis β€” the franchise's first Latino in the role β€” chose pediatric nurse Nikki Ferrell over hairstylist Clare Crawley. He liked Ferrell "a lot" but did not want to get engaged quite yet. They broke up later that year.
In 2014's "Bachelor" Season 18, the controversial lead Juan Pablo Galavis β€” the franchise's first Latino in the role β€” chose pediatric nurse Nikki Ferrell over hairstylist Clare Crawley. He liked Ferrell "a lot" but did not want to get engaged quite yet. They broke up later that year.
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Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried are among the few "Bachelor" franchise success stories. At the end of her season of "The Bachelorette," which aired in 2013, she got engaged to Siegfried. The two married in January 2015 and have since welcomed children Asher Wrigley and Zander Cruz.
Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried are among the few "Bachelor" franchise success stories. At the end of her season of "The Bachelorette," which aired in 2013, she got engaged to Siegfried. The two married in January 2015 and have since welcomed children Asher Wrigley and Zander Cruz.
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In 2013, former college football player Sean Lowe went on a search for love on "The Bachelor" Season 17. He ultimately proposed to Catherine Giudici, and the two married in January 2014. They went on to become the couple that cast members aspire to emulate. The "Bachelor" success story boasts three children: Isaiah, Samuel and Mia.
In 2013, former college football player Sean Lowe went on a search for love on "The Bachelor" Season 17. He ultimately proposed to Catherine Giudici, and the two married in January 2014. They went on to become the couple that cast members aspire to emulate. The "Bachelor" success story boasts three children: Isaiah, Samuel and Mia.
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Single mom Emily Maynard got another chance at love after her engagement to Season 15 bachelor Brad Womack ended. Her 2012 "Bachelorette" season ended with her engagement to Jef Holm; however, the two broke it off several months after the finale.
Single mom Emily Maynard got another chance at love after her engagement to Season 15 bachelor Brad Womack ended. Her 2012 "Bachelorette" season ended with her engagement to Jef Holm; however, the two broke it off several months after the finale.
Despite the odds, the woman who was dubbed the villain of the season, Courtney Robertson, won Season 16 bachelor Ben Flajnik's heart in 2012. Though they didn't stay together, Robertson earned a neat book deal from her experience and published "I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain" in 2014.
Despite the odds, the woman who was dubbed the villain of the season, Courtney Robertson, won Season 16 bachelor Ben Flajnik's heart in 2012. Though they didn't stay together, Robertson earned a neat book deal from her experience and published "I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain" in 2014.
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Season 7 "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert's final rose went to J.P. Rosenbaum in 2011. Bachelor Nation was heartbroken to find out in 2020 that the two, who wedded in a televised ceremony in 2012, decided to divorce. They have two children, Fordham Rhys Rosenbaum and Essex Reese Rosenbaum.
Season 7 "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert's final rose went to J.P. Rosenbaum in 2011. Bachelor Nation was heartbroken to find out in 2020 that the two, who wedded in a televised ceremony in 2012, decided to divorce. They have two children, Fordham Rhys Rosenbaum and Essex Reese Rosenbaum.
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The second time was, unfortunately, not the charm for Season 11 and Season 15 "Bachelor" star Brad Womack. However, he did make "Bachelor" history. Not only is he the first to star in the leading role on two seasons, in his 2007 season, Womack was (and remains) the first lead to choose neither of his finalists, DeAnna Pappas and Jenni Croft. When he returned for a second shot in 2011, he proposed to Emily Maynard β€” but the broke things off soon after the season aired.
The second time was, unfortunately, not the charm for Season 11 and Season 15 "Bachelor" star Brad Womack. However, he did make "Bachelor" history. Not only is he the first to star in the leading role on two seasons, in his 2007 season, Womack was (and remains) the first lead to choose neither of his finalists, DeAnna Pappas and Jenni Croft.

When he returned for a second shot in 2011, he proposed to Emily Maynard β€” but the broke things off soon after the season aired.
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Ali Fedotowsky's (now Ali Mann) engagement to her final rose recipient, Roberto Martinez, met the same fate as many "Bachelor" couples. The two broke up a year after her 2010 "Bachelorette" season. She married radio host Kevin Manno in 2017, and they have two children together.
Ali Fedotowsky's (now Ali Mann) engagement to her final rose recipient, Roberto Martinez, met the same fate as many "Bachelor" couples. The two broke up a year after her 2010 "Bachelorette" season. She married radio host Kevin Manno in 2017, and they have two children together.
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Pilot Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi did not end up finding their happily-ever-after on "The Bachelor" Season 14. A few months after the 2010 finale, the duo ended their engagement.
Pilot Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi did not end up finding their happily-ever-after on "The Bachelor" Season 14. A few months after the 2010 finale, the duo ended their engagement.
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Canadian Jillian Harris gave Bachelor Nation a second chance after things didn't work out with "Bachelor" Jason Mesnick. She accepted Ed Swiderski's proposal on Season 5 of "The Bachelorette" in 2009, but the ended up parting ways the following year.
Canadian Jillian Harris gave Bachelor Nation a second chance after things didn't work out with "Bachelor" Jason Mesnick. She accepted Ed Swiderski's proposal on Season 5 of "The Bachelorette" in 2009, but the ended up parting ways the following year.
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"Bachelor" Season 13's Jason Mesnick left fans in a doozy. Despite finishing his 2009 season engaged to Melissa Rycroft, during the finale it was revealed that the single dad broke up with Rycroft to instead pursue a relationship with runner-up Molly Malaney. The two tied the knot in 2010 and share children Riley and Tyler (Mesnick's son from a previous relationship).
"Bachelor" Season 13's Jason Mesnick left fans in a doozy. Despite finishing his 2009 season engaged to Melissa Rycroft, during the finale it was revealed that the single dad broke up with Rycroft to instead pursue a relationship with runner-up Molly Malaney.

The two tied the knot in 2010 and share children Riley and Tyler (Mesnick's son from a previous relationship).
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