
The Bachelor — Season 22
Six years ago, Arie Luyendyk Jr. stood on the precipice of a fairytale ending – almost ready to propose to the woman he thought was his soulmate. Then, everything changed. While Emily Maynard (now Emily Maynard Johnson) wasn’t meant to be his forever, that experience left an undeniable mark, and Arie hasn't found a connection quite like it since. Now, he's stepping back into the spotlight for a second chance at love as the star of season 22, determined to win America over once more.

Arie Luyendyk Jr., the racecar driver, is back, seeking a different kind of victory: love. Five years prior, he believed he had found it with Emily Maynard, a favorite of viewers on *The Bachelorette*, and was poised to propose. Instead, sh…

Arie’s quest for a partner begins with a flurry of individual dates, first with one woman and then another. Soon after, fifteen hopeful women gather at a racetrack for a demolition derby, a contest culminating in a single champion. The even…

On stage, eight women vie for attention during a dazzling live performance of "Pirates Dinner Adventure." Beneath the spectacle, a fierce rivalry simmers between two of them, each determined to win the heart of Colton. The week culminates i…

With Arie and fifteen hopeful women embarking on a journey to find lasting love, the Bachelor mansion recedes into the distance. Their cross-country adventure promises new landscapes and deeper connections. Amidst the travel, a pivotal phon…

In Fort Lauderdale, Chelsea enjoys her first individual date, though shadows from her past threaten her chances of receiving a rose. Meanwhile, eleven women are divided into two teams for a day of competitive bowling, with the victor earnin…

The final ten women are transported to Paris, where Arie orchestrates a surprise visit to the iconic Moulin Rouge for several of them. Krystal and Kendall find themselves in competition during a two-on-one date, culminating in a shared kiss…

Arie and the seven women who remain as bachelorettes journey to the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany, Italy. There, Arie will face the difficult decision of selecting four of them to meet their families in a hometown visit.

Arie journeys across the nation, caught in a whirlwind of emotion as he visits the last four women in their hometowns. But his hopeful quest is met with a disconcerting scrutiny from their families, who openly question his motives.

Eighteen of the season's most memorable women return to share their perspectives on navigating a romance with Arie, recounting the challenges of dating a Bachelor torn between multiple hearts. The special also revisits some of the season's …

Arie arranges for the women to travel to Peru for overnight dates, and confesses to having fallen in love with two of them. However, a mysterious visitor emerges, casting a shadow over Arie’s seemingly idyllic future.

The captivating three-hour television special will open with the nation, alongside the studio audience, witnessing the dramatic conclusion of Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s quest for love. On *The Bachelor*, he faces perhaps the most profound decision…

Following the tumultuous unfolding of his affections for two women, a drama that captivated audiences during the two-hour live special "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose," Arie's introspective journey persists. The emotional intensity of t…


