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7 of the most beloved recent Bachelor contestants

By Brittni Miner

THE BACHELOR - "Episode 2301" - What does a pageant star who calls herself the "hot-mess express," a confident Nigerian beauty with a loud-and-proud personality,; a deceptively bubbly spitfire who is hiding a dark family secret, a California beach blonde who has a secret that ironically may make her the BachelorÕs perfect match, and a lovable phlebotomist all have in common? TheyÕre all on the hunt for love with Colton Underwood when the 23rd edition of ABCÕs hit romance reality series "The Bachelor" premieres with a live, three-hour special on MONDAY, JAN. 7 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Rick Rowell)TAHZJUAN, KIRPA, DEVIN, CASSIE, CAELYNN, COLTON UNDERWOOD, DEMI
THE BACHELOR - "Episode 2301" - What does a pageant star who calls herself the "hot-mess express," a confident Nigerian beauty with a loud-and-proud personality,; a deceptively bubbly spitfire who is hiding a dark family secret, a California beach blonde who has a secret that ironically may make her the BachelorÕs perfect match, and a lovable phlebotomist all have in common? TheyÕre all on the hunt for love with Colton Underwood when the 23rd edition of ABCÕs hit romance reality series "The Bachelor" premieres with a live, three-hour special on MONDAY, JAN. 7 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Rick Rowell)TAHZJUAN, KIRPA, DEVIN, CASSIE, CAELYNN, COLTON UNDERWOOD, DEMI /
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THE BACHELOR WINTER GAMES Is love the universal language? Find out as 14 international bachelors and bachelorettes from such countries as Switzerland, Japan and Australia compete and, hopefully, find love with 12 of AmericaÕs Bachelor Nation favorites. These singles will go head-to-head in winter-themed challenges, including the toughest sport of all Ð love. Chris Harrison hosts this highly anticipated, four-episode series, complete with the usual dose of tears, drama, romance and laughter, as ÒThe Bachelor Winter Games,Ó a global celebration of unity and love, premieres on TUESDAY, FEB. 13 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Edward Herrera)ASHLEY IACONETTI
THE BACHELOR WINTER GAMES Is love the universal language? Find out as 14 international bachelors and bachelorettes from such countries as Switzerland, Japan and Australia compete and, hopefully, find love with 12 of AmericaÕs Bachelor Nation favorites. These singles will go head-to-head in winter-themed challenges, including the toughest sport of all Ð love. Chris Harrison hosts this highly anticipated, four-episode series, complete with the usual dose of tears, drama, romance and laughter, as ÒThe Bachelor Winter Games,Ó a global celebration of unity and love, premieres on TUESDAY, FEB. 13 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Edward Herrera)ASHLEY IACONETTI /

2. Ashley Iaconetti

Ashley first appeared in Chris Soules’ season of The Bachelor and, boy, did she know how to make her mark. She quickly became one of the most gif-able contestants in series history, best known for her crying jags and deep passions.

After her turn on The Bachelor came to a (very) emotional end, Ashley decided that her journey wasn’t over. Not only did she go on to appear on Bachelor in Paradise, but she also came on The Bachelor Winter Games. She was the Bachelor contestant that just wouldn’t quit!

As much as she may have been controversial in the beginning for her unbridled emotions, something about her eagerness made us fall for her. Ashley I. is never pretending to be someone she isn’t. She’s full-on, all-out herself, even if that means that she’s going to have to get a little embarrassed later.

Just ask fellow Bachelor Nation alum Jared Haibon. After a tumultuous start to their relationship, Ashley made it very clear that she wanted him. . . bad. It took her a lot of time (and a few other romantic liaisons) to finally win him over, but eventually she turned him. The couple is now engaged.

So was it ultimately Ashley’s sheer force of will that made us fall for her? Or was it her complete transparency? Whatever the actual root of our feelings, we can’t seem to get enough of her. Today, Ashley is a correspondent for Access Hollywood and a contributor for Cosmopolitan. She also hosts her own podcasts.

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