DESIREE VISITS EUROPE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THE COMPETITION IS RACHETED
UP BETWEEN THE MEN AS THEY DISCOVER ANOTHER RASCAL IN THEIR MIDST,
ON ABC’S “THE BACHELORETTE”
Pop Rock Singing Star Matt White Serenades Desiree and Chris in a Special VIP Concert
Michael and Ben’s Dreaded Two-on-One Date Guarantees at Least One Man a Ticket Home
“Episode 905″ – Desiree has never traveled to Europe before, and the 11 remaining men hope to make this first leg of the international tour to find love a special one, starting in Munich. Chris gets to explore this culturally rich city with Desiree, but their romantic date comes to a crashing halt when another man interrupts them with shocking news. The Bachelorette takes seven guys to the German Alps, where not only do they enjoy their majestic beauty, but yodel, sled and frolic like kids in the snow. The competition between James and front-runner Brooks turns ugly, while other bachelors make their play for Desiree. The awkward, dreaded two-on-one date has arch-enemies Michael and Ben facing off. Whose strategy works and which man stays? But two men are overheard scheming about what they will do after this journey, and the other guys are anxious to make Desiree see one of them for who he really is, on “The Bachelorette,” MONDAY, JUNE 24 (8:00-10:01p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Desiree and Chris tour the heart of the old city, sightseeing, sampling sausages and beer and even trying on lederhosen. The two swap relationship stories, and Chris ends by reading a romantic poem he penned just for her. Touched by his sincerity, she kisses him. Is this the start of something special? Rock and pop star Matt White serenades the couple with his hit song, “Love and Affection.” Love is in the air, but do both of these people feel the same way?
The next day, Desiree takes seven men on a group date to the German Alps. They ride in a gondola to the highest peak in all of Germany. They’re taught how to yodel, with the Bachelorette enjoying their antics. The group has a blast as they sled down a black diamond ski slope. What awaits them is a spectacular igloo hotel totally carved out of snow and ice. As Zak and Drew profess their love for Desiree, James and Brooks go all out in a ferocious battle.
A dramatic two-on-one date pits two bitter rivals against each other – Michael and Ben. Can they get past mutual dislike and concentrate on Desiree? One man goes on the attack and attempts to get his adversary to admit to being a fake. The other man decides just to take it on the chin and refrains from using the same kind of verbal shots. As the volatile date progresses, the aggressive bachelor goes in for the kill, and his opponent abruptly storms out, leaving Desiree disappointed with the remaining man. Will his nasty approach pay off with a rose, or will it backfire and send him home? And what about his rival?
Drew and Kasey share a shocking revelation with the group about what they heard two of the bachelors say about the wild time they expect to have after they appear on “The Bachelorette.” But their plans to tell Desiree the ugly truth fall through when she cancels the cocktail party, and now everyone scrambles about what to do next. Will the playboy get a rose – and if he does, when will Desiree discover the truth about him? Either way, only eight men will remain to travel to the magnificent city of Barcelona.
The 11 remaining men are:
Ben, 29, an entrepreneur from Dallas, TX
Brooks, 28, a marketing consultant from Salt Lake City, UT
Bryden, 26, an Iraq War veteran from Missoula, MT
Chris, 27, a mortgage broker from Seattle, WA
Drew, 27, a digital marketing analyst from Scottsdale, AZ
James, 27, an advertising executive from Chicago, IL
Juan Pablo, 31, a former pro soccer player from Miami, FL
Kasey, 29, an advertising executive from San Luis Obispo, CA
Michael G., 33, a federal prosecutor from Miami Beach, FL
Mikey T., 30, a plumbing contractor from Winfield, IL
Zak W., 31, a drilling fluid engineer from Mico, TX
Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are executive producers. “The Bachelorette” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.
This episode of “The Bachelorette” will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online. For more information on “The Bachelorette” please visit ABC.com.
Laila Ali and Michael Lomonaco Are Guest Co-Hosts June 18
Celebrating and exploring life through food, “The Chew” is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining. Produced by Gordon Elliott’s Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, “The Chew” serves up everything food — from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more — all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series. Follow “The Chew” (@thechew) and hosts Mario Batali (@mariobatali); Michael Symon (@chefsymon); Clinton Kelly (@clinton_kelly); Carla Hall (@carlahall) and Daphne Oz (@DaphneOz) on Twitter ™
For the week of June 17-4 (subject to change; weekdays, 1:00 p.m., ET; broadcast in stereo):
MONDAY, JUNE 17 – “MEALS YOUR MAN SHOULD KNOW” – Harry Connick, Jr. joins Mario Batali in making Hangar Steak with Hen of the Woods Mushrooms; Clinton Kelly and Harry co-host a food game of ‘Who Wants to be a Mealionaire’ [sic]; Daphne Oz and Carla Hall show a newlywed husband how to make Herb Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 – “THE CHEW’S COOKING CLASS: SUMMER SCHOOL” – Chef and restaurateur Michael Lomonaco and Laila Ali are guest co-hosts as Cooking School is back in session; Michael Symon shows viewers in studio how to grill; Carla Hall schools them in dessert; Clinton Kelly teaches the art of the craft.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 – “SOUTH IN YO’ MOUTH” – Real Housewife of Miami Ana Quincoces talks about her new book and cooks with Daphne Oz and Michael Symon; Mario Batali shares a mouth-watering recipe from a Talladega Superspeedway Tailgate; Carla Hall uses her southern cuisine expertise to help rescue a viewer’s lost recipe.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 – “WIN A DREAM DATE WITH CLINTON KELLY” — Three lucky “Chew” viewers vie to win a dream date with the stylish and craft-savvy “Chew” co-host Clinton Kelly; one will try to cook her way to his heart with the help of Michael Symon, while another shows off her own craft skills with Carla Hall and Daphne Oz and the third joins Mario for some cocktail creation.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 – “EXTRA VALUE FRIDAY: SUMMER KICKOFF” – Blogger and model Chrissy Teigen cooks with Clinton Kelly; audience members go into the “Chew Tank,” bringing their best summer dishes to win a chance to cook with Mario Batali; a visit to Tillman’s Roadhouse in Dallas, Texas, where we learn to make marshmallows from scratch.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band.
Following are the episodes scheduled to air June 16-21 (subject to change):
JUNE 16 NBA Prime Time Special “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night”
8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT and following the NBA Game on the West Coast
1. Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig (Despicable Me 2″) 2. Clash of the Titus: Two-year- old Pop Shot Phonon Titus goes head to head with NBA Jason Collins
June 17 (OAD: 6/11/2013)
1. Rapper Lil Wayne (“I Am Not a Human Being”) 2. Actor Chris Messina (“The Mindy Project”)
3. Musical guest Jimmy Eat World
June 18
1. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (“White House Down”) 2. Actor Dean Norris (“Under the Dome”)
3. Musical guest Empire of the Sun
June 19
TBD
June 20
1. Actress Anna Paquin (“True Blood”) 2. NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski 3. Musical guest MUSE
June 21
1.JKL: Game Night #3 – Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock and Kevin James (“Grown Ups 2″) and Titus vs. Shaq (OAD: 6/11/2013) 2. JKL: Game Night #4-. Jack Black 2. Titusvs. Metta World Peace (OAD: 6/13/2013)
(*) Denotes change/update in booking
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When People See a Situation that Cries Out for Action,
Do They Step in, Back Away or Just Walk on by?
When you think no one is watching, what would you do? Using hidden cameras, “What Would You Do?” establishes everyday scenarios and then captures people’s reactions. Whether people are compelled to act or mind their own business, John Quinones reports on their split-second and often surprising decision-making process. “What Would You Do?” airs FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Friday, June 14 scenarios Include:
* Sedating the Baby: Recently a pre-school teacher was accused of putting sedatives in the sippy cups of toddlers. So what would happen when a nanny, out to lunch with a toddler-aged child who is running around and misbehaving, threatens to, and then gives the child what looks like medicine to calm him down? Will anyone approach the nanny?
* Middle Eastern Discrimination: A young man wearing an American flag T-shirt enters a deli and verbally harasses and threatens a Middle Eastern clerk because of his ethnic background. How will other patrons react?
* Velvet Rope: Two women are in line at a nightclub, excited about their night out. But when they finally make it to the front of the line, they run into a bouncer who has a very strict and completely offensive admission policy. The bouncer berates them about what they’re wearing, and how they are not thin, or tall enough for “model night”. Will anyone else on line stand up for the women? (OAD 5/4/12)
* Proposition: An attractive, conservatively dressed young woman reveals to a bartender that she is nearly broke, with no job prospects and no one to turn to for help. So what will happen when a slick businessman sitting nearby leans over and says he knows how she can make some fast cash as a “special companion” for his out of town clients? Will anyone at the bar step in?
* Route 66 Preview: Next Friday, June 21, “What Would You Do?” takes to the road, travelling Route 66 through the heart of the country. John Qui–ones previews the hour with a scenario taken straight from the headlines — Gay Boy Scouts. Just last month, the long held ban on gay scouts was reversed. What will others do when they see two boy scouts picking on another, threatening to “out” him to his family and leaders? Will they side with the gay scout or his non-accepting friends?
“What Would You Do?” has won awards from the Chicago International Television Festival and the Avon Foundation’s 2006 Voice of Change Award for exposing “injustice and wrongdoing against women and bringing the message of domestic violence to the mainstream.” David Sloan is senior executive producer and Danielle Rossen is executive producer of “What Would You Do?”
“The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), features Daytime Emmy Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™
“The View” wants to hear from you. Tweet #theview during the live broadcast and selected viewer tweets will appear on screen during the show.
Scheduled guests for the week of JUNE 17-21 are as follows (subject to change):
MONDAY, JUNE 17 – Zachary Quinto makes his first appearance on “The View” (“Breakup at a Wedding”); Amanda Knox (author, Waiting to be Heard) and her mother, Edda Mellas.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 – “Dancing with the Stars” champion Kellie Pickler guest co-hosts and performs; Mireille Enos (“World War Z”; “The Killing”).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 – Guest co-host Margaret Cho; Susan Lucci (“Devious Maids”); “Ladies Who Lunch” with Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman; Little Big Town performs.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 – Billy Crystal (“Monsters University”); musical guest Amy Grant.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 – Ne-Yo guest co-hosts “Guy Day Friday”; Kevin Hart (“Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain”); “Reality Show Round-Up” with Sherri and Whoopi’s daughter, Alex.
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“The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), features Daytime Emmy Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™
“The View” wants to hear from you. Tweet #theview during the live broadcast and selected viewer tweets will appear on screen during the show.
Scheduled guests for the week of JUNE 10-14 are as follows (subject to change):
MONDAY, JUNE 10 – Brazilian TV host Luciana Gimenez guest co-hosts; musical guest Lionel Richie; Mary McDonnell (author, Major Crimes).
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 – Denise Richards (“Twisted”); musical guest LeAnn Rimes.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 – Guest co-host Ana Quincoces (“Real Housewives of Miami”); John Stamos (“Necessary Roughness”).
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 – On the eve of the six-month anniversary of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, four mothers who lost their children on that tragic day share their stories and their fight for stricter gun legislation and mental health reform.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 – Musical guest and “Guy Day Friday” co-host Harry Connick Jr.; three victims of the Boston Marathon bombing; “Barbara learns to…throw a pot.”
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Hosted by Comedian/Actor Mike Siegel, ABC’s Summer Block Party returns
To the CMA Music Festival with Special Appearances by Stars of “Nashville,”
“Dancing with the Stars,” “The Chew” and “General Hospital, Performances by
The Railers and Food from Nashville’s Own Grilled Cheeserie Food Truck
Get ready for some great performances, your favorite ABC stars, mouth watering food, show giveaways and lots of down home fun as the 2013 CMA Musical Festival rolls out the welcome mat at the ABC Summer Block Party, Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8 (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., CT). Hosted by actor/comedian/host Mike Siegel (“TBS Movie Extra,” “The Next Great Country Star”), this year’s block party, which is open to the public, is packed with entertainment for the entire family. Located on the historic Broadway strip in downtown Nashville, the events will feature a performance by Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic group The Railers and exclusive screenings of ABC’s new fall pilots “Trophy Wife,” “The Goldbergs” and “Back in the Game.” Take a bite out of the Festival when Nashville’s own Grilled Cheeserie Truck visits with sandwiches provided and inspired by ABC’s “The Chew.”
In addition, Q&A sessions and autograph signings will be held with The Stella Sisters from the hit series “Nashville,” Daytime Emmy winner and “General Hospital” star Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake) and beloved Nashville native Carla Hall from “The Chew.” Stopping by for a special appearance is four-time “Dancing with the Stars” Champion Derek Hough. There will be tons of music to tap your toes to, lots of stars to gaze at and plenty of food to satisfy your appetite when ABC comes to Nashville.
On MONDAY, AUGUST 12, ABC will broadcast “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), hosted by Little Big Town and featuring performances by Country’s hottest acts. The three-hour ABC special is a primetime postcard of the best Festival concert performances and behind-the-scenes stories with Country Music’s biggest superstars. This is the ninth time ABC will broadcast this special — which features the very best from America’s biggest Country Music bash — since the original Fan Fair(r) was launched in 1972.
Viewers of ABC’s newest drama, “Mistresses,” will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses on Twitter from the cast during the east and west coast broadcasts of the one-hour premiere, MONDAY, JUNE 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET and PT). Use hashtag #AskMistresses to join the conversation.
Monday, June 3, 10:01-11:00 p.m., ET
Alyssa Milano @Alyssa_Milano
Jason George @JasonWGeorge
Erik Stocklin @erikstocklin
Jes Macallan @JesMacallan
Rochelle Aytes @rochelleaytes
Monday, June 3, 10:01-11:00 p.m., PT
Jason George @JasonWGeorge
Erik Stocklin @erikstocklin
Jes Macallan @JesMacallan
“Mistresses,” a provocative and thrilling drama about the scandalous lives of a sexy and sassy group of four girlfriends, each on her own path to self-discovery, is based on the hit UK television series of the same name. In the premiere, “Pilot,” Savannah (“Savi”) is a successful career woman working toward the next phase in her life — both professionally and personally — bucking for partner at the law firm where she works while also trying to start a family with her husband, Harry. But when their fertility issues begin to take center stage, Savi finds herself attracted to her flirtatious colleague, Dominic. Savi’s free-spirited and capricious baby sister, Josslyn, couldn’t be more different, living single, serial dating and partying. A real estate agent, Josslyn has no interest in a committed, long-term relationship.
Their common best friend, April, is a recent widow and mother of a ten-year-old daughter. After she receives her late husband’s lucrative life insurance check, she begins getting prank phone calls and tells her closest girlfriends that she’s convinced her husband is still alive. Another long-time friend, Karen, is a therapist with her own thriving practice, reconnecting with the girls after her involvement in a complicated relationship with a wealthy, married patient goes too far: She was having an affair with a terminally ill client to whom she had prescribed morphine.
These four friends find support and guidance with each other as they brave their turbulent journeys and life’s storms of excitement, secrecy and betrayal, all the while bound by the complex relationships they’ve created.
“Mistresses” stars Alyssa Milano as Savannah (“Savi”) Davis, Yunjin Kim as Karen Kim, Rochelle Aytes as April Malloy, Jes Macallan as Josslyn Carver, Brett Tucker as Harry Davis, Jason George as Dominic Taylor and Erik Stocklin as Sam Grey.
“Pilot” guest stars Penelope Ann Miller as Elizabeth Grey, John Schneider as Thomas Grey, Shannyn Sossamon as Alex, Cameron Bender as Richard, Kate Beahan as Miranda and Sunkrish Bala as Hamid. “Pilot” teleplay was written by K.J. Steinberg. Cherie Nowlan directed.
The series is executive-produced by Rina Mimoun (“Privileged,” “Gilmore Girls”), K.J. Steinberg (“Gossip Girl”), Robert Sertner (“Revenge,” “No Ordinary Family”) and Douglas Rae (“Wuthering Heights,” “Camelot,” “Mistresses,” “Raw,” “Meadowlands”). The series is from ABC Studios.
“Mistresses” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,D,S parental guideline.
For more information about “Mistresses” visit
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band.
Following are the episodes scheduled to air the week of June 3-7 (subject to change):
June 3 (OAD: 523/2013)
1. Actor Mark Ruffalo (“Now You See Me”) 2. Scrabble Champions 3. Musical guest Reggie Watts
June 4
1. Actress Amy Adams (“Man of Steel”) 2. Dave Franco (“Now You See Me”) 3. Musical guest Lady Antebellum
June 5
1. Actor Seth Rogen (“This is the End”) 2. Actor Chris Messina (“The Mindy Project”) 3. Musical guest The Lonely Island
JUNE 6 NBA Prime Time Special “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night”
8pm/7pm ET/CT and following the NBA Game on the West Cost
1. Actor Will Smith (“After Earth”) 2. Clash of the Titus: 2-year- old Pop Shot Phonon Titus goes head to head with NBA great Shaquille O’ Neal
June 6
1. Actor Jonah Hill (“This is The End”) 2. Scripps Spelling Bee Champion
June 7
TBD
(*) Denotes change/update in booking
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LOVE DEVELOPS ATOP THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN, SOULJA BOY TEAMS WITH
DESIREE AND THE BACHELORS FOR A ROCKIN’ RAP MUSIC VIDEO, AND SOME
OF THE MEN DISPLAY THEIR VULNERABILITY IN THE RACE FOR ROSES,
ON ABC’S “THE BACHELORETTE”
R&B Pop-Rock Singer Andy Grammer Performs in a VIP Private Concert
Sparks Fly Between the 19 Remaining Men as They Jockey for Desiree’s Time and Attention
“Episode 902″ – A bridal shop provides the unlikely backdrop for Desiree’s first one-on-one date with the tall, dark and handsome Brooks; rap superstar Soulja Boy carefully crafts an aptly named rap music video – “Right Reasons” – using Desiree and a group of slick bachelors; and Bryden is treated to a scenic, romantic road trip up the beautiful California coast. But some of the men are already fighting for Desiree’s love and nearly come to blows. After careful deliberation, three men are sent packing as the Bachelorette attempts to make her fairytale come true, on “The Bachelorette,” MONDAY, JUNE 3 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Brooks is ecstatic when he gets the first date of the season, complete with Desiree driving them through the streets of Los Angeles in her baby blue Bentley. Making their first stop at a bridal shop, Desiree tries on lavish wedding gowns while Brooks looks dapper in a number of tuxedos. That is just the beginning of the whimsical date, as the Bachelorette decides that they should remain dressed like the top of a wedding cake throughout the date. After a quick stop at a cupcake truck, it’s up to an exclusive seat high atop the world-famous Hollywood sign, which is celebrating its 90th year. For first time ever, a platform is built on the letter “L” for the couple to share their time together there. Over a romantic dinner, Brooks gets emotional as he shares unpleasant details of his parents’ divorce. But the evening ends on a hot note when the couple share a first kiss as they slow dance at a private concert by singer-songwriter Andy Grammer. Will passion be enough to get Brooks a rose?
The next day 14 men join Desiree at a swank Malibu mansion to star in a rap music video appropriately titled “Right Reasons” with superstar rapper Soulja Boy. He carefully selects his rapping protŽgŽs to each play the part of an infamous man from past seasons. There’s Wes from Jillian Harris’ season, Justin and Kasey from Ali’s season, and one bachelor even reprises Jason Mesnick’s legendary tearful collapse. Desiree gets into the act, rapping about her journey to find the perfect man. However at the after party the competition heats up, with Ben interrupting Mikey’s alone time with the Bachelorette, sparking the first confrontation of the season. Meanwhile, Brandon opens up about his tragic broken childhood. Will displaying his deep vulnerability earn him the group date rose or will it be a turn-off?
Bryden nets the last individual date this week and a scenic road trip up the California coast that takes them to their final destination, the posh Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. At an intimate dinner, Desiree’s date relates a story about an accident that changed his life forever. The evening ends in a steamy hot tub with some passionate kisses, but will Desiree need more than this macho man has to offer?
At a tense, pressure-packed cocktail party, the men battle each other for time with Desiree before she makes her decisions, and two come close to duking it out. Meanwhile, another bachelor tries to reassure Desiree that he’s ready to spend the rest of his life with her even though he had some problems with his last relationship.
At the end of the night after a dramatic rose ceremony, 16 men will be left to vie for Desiree’s heart.
The 19 remaining men are:
Ben, 29, an entrepreneur from Dallas, TX
Brad, 27, an accountant from Denver, CO
Brandon, 26, a painting contractor from Costa Mesa, CA
Brian, 29, a financial advisor from Baltimore, MD
Brooks, 28, a marketing consultant from Salt Lake City, UT
Bryden, 26, an Iraq War veteran from Missoula, MT
Chris, 27, a mortgage broker from Seattle, WA
Dan, 30, a beverage sales director from Las Vegas, NV
Drew, 27, a digital marketing analyst from Scottsdale, AZ
James, 27, an advertising executive from Chicago, IL
Juan Pablo, 31, a former pro soccer player from Miami, FL
Kasey, 29, an advertising executive from San Luis Obispo, CA
Michael G., 33, a federal prosecutor from Miami Beach, FL
Mikey T., 30, a plumbing contractor from Winfield, IL
Nick M., 27, an investment advisor from Charlotte, NC
Robert, 30, an advertising entrepreneur from Los Angeles, CA
Will, 28, a banker from Chicago, IL
Zack K., 28, a book publisher from Newport Beach, CA
Zak W., 31, a drilling fluid engineer from Mico, TX
Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are executive producers. “The Bachelorette” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.
This episode of “The Bachelorette” will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online. For more information on “The Bachelorette” please visit ABC.com.
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