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Season 1 of the Bachelor starred Alex Michel. This was the Season that made history for the Bachelor Franchise. Alex was a 31 year old Harvard graduate seeking love. It was filmed and 2002, two decades ago. Let's catch up with some of these contestants. Alex Michel.
Alex Michel was the first Bachelor, therefore, is it appropriate to call him the Pioneer of Bachelor, since he was the first Reality Star of the Bachelor Franchise? He completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, and his MBA at Stanford University. Both of these schools are Ivy League schools. Alex gave his final rose to Amanda Marsh, whom we covered in earlier tiles. During his season, he became known for the infamous and passionate kiss with LaNease Adams (see photo). Today Alex is a Vice President, Strategic Alliances for Magnet in the Washington DC area. He previously held various roles with Microsoft, including Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy in London, United Kingdom. Alex may be found on Linkedin. #bachelor #bachelorette #bachelorinparadise #abc #afforci #reality #realitytv #realitytvshow #realitytvstars #pioneer #stanford #stanforduniversity #harvard #mba #ivyleague #harvarduniversity #kiss #passionate #infamous #London #unitedkingdom #microsoft #contestants #nostalgia Trista Rehn (Sutter).
Trista Rehn was a 29 year old Miami Heat Dancer from St. Louis, Missouri. She was the runner up on Season 1 of Bachelor with Alex Michel. Trista later became the first on the Bachelorette and established the foundation by starring in Season 1. She married Ryan Sutter, and they remain married. They have two children, and they live in Colorado. Trista will be 51 years old this year (2023). Ryan recently battled with Lyme disease, and like many, it was undiagnosed for some time, despite the symptoms. Ryan is a firefighter. #bachelor #bachelorette #bachelorinparadise #abc #restinpeace #popular #afforci #reality #realitytv #realitytvshow #realitytvstars #colorado #lymesdisease #lymes #firefighter #married #marriage #miamiheat #dancer #nostalgic Shannon Oliver.  Shannon Oliver was on Season 1 of @Bachelorabc with Alex Michel in 2002, when she was a 24 year old Financial Management Consultant. Shannon was very vocal about her values, while on the show.
Shannon, from Texas, is married with two sons. She appears to live a private life. #bachelorpad #bachelorette #bachelornation #Texas #afforci #realitytv #reality #southernvalues #finance #afforci 😊
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Bachelor Season 2 included Aaron Buerge in his pursuit to provide a final rose. Let's cover some of the contestants. Aaron Buerge.
Missouri banker Aaron Buerge, was the bachelor on Season 2 of @bachelorabc. He selected 27-year-old school psychologist Helene Eksterowicz. They lasted for weeks after the finale. In 2014, “According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, Buerge’s trustee has filed a lawsuit against the former reality star and his wife, Angye, accusing the pair of fraudulently transferring money to avoid paying off millions in debt.” Today he is a banker, pilot and proud father of 3. #bachelor #season2 #missouri #banker #realitytv # afforci afforci.com Helene Eksterowicz.
Helene Eksterowicz was provided with the Final Rose from Aaron Buerge on @bachelorabc during Season 2 in 2002. During filming, Helene was a 27 year old School Psychologist from Gloucester, New Jersey. Today Helene has a family. It was last reported that she is married to Andrew Goodman, a Technology Consultant, and has one son. #bachelor #bachelorette #bachelorinparadise #abc #afforci #reality #realitytv #realitytvshow #realitytvstars #family #technology #newjersey #gloucester #children #contestants #nostalgia Brooke Smith Weaver.
Brooke Smith (Weaver) was a 22 year old College Student from Albertville, Alabama while Bachelor Season 2 with Aaron Buerge was being filmed in 2002. She is a former news anchor. She is currently a Yoga Teacher and Run Coach. She has 2 children. Brooke is focused on her family, health and faith. Brooke can be found on Instagram @brooke_smith_weaver. #bachelor #bachelorette #bachelorinparadise #abc #afforci #reality #realitytv #realitytvshow #realitytvstars #family #anchor #news #marathon #run #coach #children #health #faith #contestants #nostalgia Suzanne Freeman.
Suzanne Freeman was one of the twenty-five contestants on @Bachelorabc Season 2 with Banker Aaron Buerge. She was a 33 year old Redondo Beach, California Flight Attendant in 2002. She was eliminated during Week 2, out of the 9 episodes. Today, she is an Actress, Host, and Audiobook Narrator. #bachelor #bachelorette #bachelorinparadise #abc #popular #afforci #reality #realitytv #realitytvshow #realitytvstars #redondobeach #california #flightattendant #contestants Frances Dinglasan.
Bachelor Season 2 with Aaron Buerge, included contestant Frances Dinglasan. She was a 30 year old Strategic Planning Analyst from San Francisco, California. She volunteered to leave the show during Week 2, which was a good move for her, in terms of her career. She became a Traffic Producer and Reporter in San Francisco; then a Helicopter Reporter for ABC News. She is currently a Weather Reporter and Producer; and Traffic Reporter and Producer. #bachelor #bachelorette #bachelorinparadise #abc #popular #afforci #reality #realitytv #realitytvshow #realitytvstars #San Francisco #california #traffic #weather #reporter #nostalgic Amber Stevens West.
“I like you. Let’s be friends!” Says Amber Stevens West on her Instagram account @amberonistevenswest. She was on Season 2 of @bachelorabc with Aaron Buerge. She was eliminated during the first Week.
Amber was a 26 year old Psychologist from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Today, Amber is an actress and you can see her in “Run The World” on Starz. She is also married with children. #bachelorette #bachelorpad #bachelorinparadise #bachelornation #afforci #starz #bachelor #chapelhill #northcarolina #married #children #psychologist 😍👏 |
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