Heartbreak, comedy, and drama was presented throughout the entire 21st season of the bachelor. 30 year old, Nick Viall was pronounced the new bachelor of season 21 due to his recent rejections in “The Bachelorette( season 10 and 11), and “Bachelor in Paradise”(season 3). Viall was second runner up both bachelorettes but, was left broken hearted for all three seasons. Viall hoped this season of the bachelor would be his chance to find love and possibly get engaged. The bachelor had over 30 women chosen as contestants to find and pursue love with him.
Bachelor of 2017, Nick Viall(30 years old)
Nick Viall had approximately ten weeks to choose out of the thirty contestants who he would propose to and be with forever. The first week of the ten was an introductory week, ladies would take turns talking to Nick telling more about themselves just before the upcoming elimination. Rachel Lindsay received the first impression rose of the season letting others know Nick’s interest in her. Sadly, Angela Amezcua, Jasmine Brown, Olivia Burnette, Ida Marie DeLosSantos, Briana Guertler, Lauren Hussey, Susannah Milah, and Michelle Romkissoon were the first to leave that week.The second week caused drama amongst the girls when a particular contestant, Corinne Olympios behaviour was said to be childish and out of hand. The group date consisted of a wedding photo shoot where each girl would receive individual time with Nick.While enjoying her time with the bachelor Corrine removes her top in a “unnecessary, wild manner”. During the third week, Seven more lucky ladies were able to go on a group date with Nick and the backstreet boys. The other seven women competed in a “Nickathlon”, where they would compete for the chance to spend time with Nick.
By the fourth week over 13 women had been sent home, heartbroken and without love. Two more women were eliminated at the beginning of the fourth episode leaving the rest of the girls going on a journey. All fifteen girls took a trip to Nick’s hometown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Two contestants, Taylor Nolan and Corinne Olympios argued over Corinne’s behaviour towards Nick and how “emotionally intelligent” she was. The overall argument ended when taylor accused corinne of having a rude and obnoxious behaviour. Still reflecting on the conflict between Corinne and Taylor, tensions were high for the upcoming double date in week five . Both ladies told Nick their side of the story, leaving Nick with the decision of who will be going home.
Astrid Loch, Sarah Vendal, Alexis Waters, Jaimi King, Josephine Tutman, and Taylor Nolan were sent home throughout the fourth and fifth week. It was decided Nick chose Corinne sending Taylor home, but in an unexpected twist she came back. Taylor talked to Nick telling him how Corinne was a possible liar and manipulator. Although, Taylor told Nick these thing she was still sent packing.
Left to right: Taylor, Nick, and Corinne on a double date in the Bayou.
All nine girls and Nick took a surprise trip to St. Thomas for a fun, and intimate time. Trouble started to arise in paradise when a group date supposed to be fun turned disastrous and left Nick doubting himself. While still on vacation in week 7 Nick developed ideas to quit, but overcame his fears and went on a trip with the ladies to Bimini, Bahama.Danielle Lombard, Whitney Fransway, and Jasmine Goode did not receive a rose in the ceremony voting them off. Everyone was left for a shock when Nick suddenly eliminated Kristina on the spot before the elimination of Danielle Maltby. Going into week 8, Nick visited all four of the last contestants hometown meeting their families and experiencing the fun from the town. Once meeting all family members, Nick and the contestants head to New York for the rose ceremony determining who the last three contestants will be. Nick’s final decision was made sending Corinne home.
Nick had hard decisions to make when it came time for week 9, the last week of the show. Rachel Lindsay, Raven Gates, and Vanessa Grimaldi were the last ladies left. The rest of the cast of the Bachelor took a trip to Finland for the last final dates. Rachel was sadly sent home throughout half of week 9. Raven and Vanessa were the last ones left. Nick was torn between the both of them but, evidently chose Vanessa Grimaldi as his bride- to-be. Raven was left heartbroken but, will be seen very soon on the “Bachelor in Paradise”. Rachel also gained a lot of attention from the bachelor network and earned her the title the Bachelorette for next season.
Tune in on May 2017 to see the new series of the Bachelorette featuring Rachel Lindsay as the Bachelorette.