Explosive Fights, Shocking Arrests And Girlfriends Back Home: Top 10 ‘Bachelorette’ Secrets And Scandals Revealed!
Take a look back at the top ten scandals to hit the dating reality show.
Feb. 17 2016, Updated 1:09 p.m. ET
After infamously dissing former Bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis, Atlanta lawyer Andi Dorfman is back and looking for love as ABC’s The Bachlorette returns for its 10th Season on May 19. As always, the show will likely come with a few surprises, so take a look back at the top ten scandals to hit the dating reality show.
After infamously dissing former Bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis, Atlanta lawyer Andi Dorfman is back and looking for love as ABC’s The Bachlorette returns for its 10th Season on May 19. As always, the show will likely come with a few surprises, so take a look back at the top ten scandals to hit the dating reality show.
Jillian Harris, Wes Hayden
Singing cowboy contestant Wes Hayden (Season 5) made it all the way to the top four during Jillian Harris’ search for love— before he was exposed for having a girlfriend back home!
Bentley Williams, Ashley Hebert
. Bentley Williams (Season 7) broke Ashley Hebert’s heart when he announced onstage at a comedy club that he wished her former Bachelor costar Emily Maynard had been the Bachelorette instead. "I thought I signed up to be with Emily," he said, "and then Ashley's here – really who gives a f*ck!" Ouch!
Kasey Kahl, Ali Fedotowsky
Inking without thinking: Kasey Kahl (Season 6) decided to show his love for star Ali Fedotowsky by getting a six-inch tattoo of a heart and shield on his wrist – after she already tried to send him home.
Justin Rego, Ali Fedotowsky
Ali Fedotowsky kicked wrestler Justin Rego (Season 6) to the curb after she spoke with a woman named Jessica Spillas, who claimed to be Rego’s girlfriend in his hometown of Toronto. Rego denied he was still dating Spillas, but Fedotowsky still cut him loose!
Jef Holm, emily Maynard
Emily Maynard and final rose recipient Jef Holm (Season 8) abruptly called off their three-month engagement after Holm discovered his fiancé was exchanging sexy text messages with NFL quarterback Matt Leinart. "I can tell you that it's all 100% true. I was there and I heard the fight and watched the whole thing go down,” Holm’s brother Mike told Us Weekly of the cheating scandal.
Kalon McMahon, Emily Maynard, Daughter
How dare he?! Kalon McMahon (Season 8) became the season’s villain after calling Emily Maynard’s young daughter Ricki “baggage.”
desiree hartsock, brian jarosinkski, stephanie larimore
See ya! Desiree Hartsock sent Brian Jarosinski (Season 9) packing after his girlfriend, Stephanie Larimore, confronted him on camera for two-timing her.
jillian harris, ed swiderski
As RadarOnline.com reported, infidelity may have played a role in “Bachelorette” Season 5 Jillan Harris and Ed Swiderski's split. Friends of former couple told RadarOnline.com they believe Swiderski’s playboy shenanigans were to blame for their sudden breakup.
brad mckinzie
Single dad Brad McKinzie (Season 9) shocked viewers when he admitted to Desiree Hartsock that he had a domestic violence charge in his past. "There was one night where ex Brittnee Nelson was drinking and she stole my keys, got in my car, was trying to leave, and I was trying to stop her,” the emotional McKinzie told Hartsock. "The next thing I know, the cops, they were arresting me.” (The arrest was dismissed.) The Bachelorette still gave him a rose after the confession.
Kasey Kahl
Ali Fedotowsky dodged a bullet! After making his mark on the hit ABC show, contestant Kasey Kahl (Season 6) was arrested for disorderly conduct after a bar fight in Fresno, Calif. in January 2012.