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Where are they now?: The first five leads from The Bachelor

ByJacob Mummert|
THE BACHELOR - Ò2610BÓ Ð After a rollercoaster season like none other, ÒThe BachelorÓ himself, Clayton Echard, returns to face the three women he fell in love with. Jesse Palmer will guide emotional conversations throughout the evening as the bombshell conclusion to ClaytonÕs season plays out. What happens next is anyoneÕs guess, but it all goes down LIVE. Plus, an exciting surprise announcement that no one will see coming on the finale of ÒThe Bachelor,Ó TUESDAY, MARCH 15 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)JESSE PALMER
THE BACHELOR - Ò2610BÓ Ð After a rollercoaster season like none other, ÒThe BachelorÓ himself, Clayton Echard, returns to face the three women he fell in love with. Jesse Palmer will guide emotional conversations throughout the evening as the bombshell conclusion to ClaytonÕs season plays out. What happens next is anyoneÕs guess, but it all goes down LIVE. Plus, an exciting surprise announcement that no one will see coming on the finale of ÒThe Bachelor,Ó TUESDAY, MARCH 15 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)JESSE PALMER
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About this time 20 years ago Alex Michel started it all as the first contestant on The Bachelor. Fast forward 25 seasons and we see Clayton Echard alongside Susie Evans on The Bachelor Season 26.

We know how they are doing, but what are Alex and the other four leads (Aaron Buerge, Andrew Firestone, Bob Guiney, and Jesse Palmer) of the first five seasons up to now? Did they find love with the contestants from their seasons? Or did they find love elsewhere? Or perhaps, they are single?

We know you’re curious to find out so check out all the details below–and share who your favorite of the first five Bachelors is in the comments below!

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The Bachelor Season 1: Alex Michel

Alex Michel kicked off the first season of The Bachelor in 2002 with 25 contestants in waiting. The 31-year-old management consultant set out to be the first man to find love on national television. In the shortest season of The Bachelor (only six weeks), Alex thought he found his true love in Amanda Marsh. Although he didn’t propose in the end, they continued their relationship. Sadly they called it quits after a few months.

Amanda went on to marry her childhood friend and had a daughter together. Alex stepped out of the limelight and lived a more private life. He returned to the business world and worked on several media projects. According to Women’s Health Magazine, during that time he was a spokesperson for Match.com and Princess Cruises. According to his LinkedIn page, he now works as a Managing Director at General Consulting. Since he stays off social media it’s unclear whether he is currently in a relationship.

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