Bachelor Nation Stars Who Dazzled on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Discover the extensive list of 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' stars who have showcased their dance skills on 'Dancing With the Stars' From Melissa Rycroft to Charity Lawson, explore the impressive lineup of reality TV favorites on the dance floor
Throughout the years, numerous individuals from Bachelor Nation have participated in Dancing With the Stars following their quest for love. However, not all of them have been successful in winning the mirrorball trophy.
Melissa Rycroft made history as the first Bachelor contestant to appear on the show in 2009. Although she did not emerge as the champion of her season, she was invited back for an all-stars season and ultimately secured first place.
After their initial success, several women from the reality series, including Hannah Brown, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Gabby Windey, and Charity Lawson, went on to reach the finals. Brown and Bristowe emerged as winners in their respective seasons, while Windey secured a second-place finish.
On the contrary, the male contestants of The Bachelorette, such as Jake Pavelka, Joe Amabile, and Matt James, had less fortunate outcomes and were eliminated early on in their competitions.
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Scroll through the gallery below to see all the Bachelor Nation stars who have hit the ballroom floor:
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Every Bachelor Nation Star Who Has Competed on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Several members of Bachelor Nation have joined Dancing With the Stars in pursuit of romance, but not all have emerged victorious. Melissa Rycroft, the first Bachelor contestant to compete on the show in 2009, did not win her season but was invited back for an all-stars season and ultimately claimed first place.
After their successful appearances, several women from the reality series have advanced to the finals, such as Hannah Brown, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Gabby Windey, and Charity Lawson. Brown and Bristowe emerged as winners in their respective seasons, with Windey securing a second place finish.
In contrast, the male contestants on The Bachelorette have not fared as well. Jake Pavelka, Joe Amabile, and Matt James were all eliminated early in their competition.
Scroll through the gallery below to see all the Bachelor Nation stars who have hit the ballroom floor:
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Melissa Rycroft
After experiencing heartbreak from Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor season 13's reunion special, the ex-Dallas Cowboys cheerleader achieved third place in season 8 of the dance competition. She later made a comeback for the all-stars season 15 in 2012 and emerged victorious, claiming the coveted mirrorball trophy.
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Trista Sutter
After her stint as the inaugural Bachelorette, Sutter teamed up with professional dancer Louis van Amstel for the debut season of Dancing With the Stars in 2005. Regrettably, the duo finished in sixth place.
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Jake Pavelka
The season 14 Bachelor competed on season 10 of Dancing With the Stars in 2010, partnered with Chelsie Hightower. The pair were the fifth duo to be sent home.
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Sean Lowe
In 2013, the season 17 of Bachelor joined season 16 of Dancing With the Stars, dancing with champion Peta Murgatroyd. They were eliminated during week 7.
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Chris Soules
The farmer participated in the 2015 competition series immediately following his stint as the lead in season 19 of The Bachelor. He was paired with Witney Carson for season 20, and despite a shaky start, the duo managed to secure a fifth place finish.
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Nick Viall
After participating in two seasons of The Bachelorette, one season of Bachelor in Paradise, and one season of The Bachelor, Viall made his way to the dance floor in 2017 for season 24 of Dancing with the Stars. He and his partner Peta Murgatroyd finished in sixth place.
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Joe Amabile
"Grocery Store Joe" garnered a strong following following his appearance on season 14 of The Bachelorette and season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise. He participated in season 27 of Dancing With the Stars in 2018, but unfortunately, he and Jenna Johnson were eliminated in the eighth week.
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Hannah Brown
After her tenure as the season 15 Bachelorette, the ex-pageant queen proceeded to participate in season 28 of Dancing With the Stars in 2019. She was matched with Alan Bersten and despite the season being emotionally challenging, she emerged as the winner of the mirrorball trophy.
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Kaitlyn Bristowe
Ever since taking on the role of the season 11 Bachelorette, Bristowe has been vocal about her desire to compete on Dancing With the Stars. However, in 2017, she stated that the show's creator, Mike Fleiss, informed her that she was not allowed to participate, despite being offered a spot. Years later, when her season was featured on The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever in 2020, ABC officially extended an offer to her, which she gladly accepted. She eventually emerged as the winner of season 29.
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Matt James
The season 25 Bachelor appeared on season 30 of Dancing With the Stars, We exclusively confirmed in September 2021. He and partner Lindsay Arnold finished in 12th place.
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Gabby Windey
The season 19 Bachelorette competed with Val Chmerkovskiy during season 31 of the hit competition series, finishing in second place behind Charli D'Amelio.
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Charity Lawson
The Bachelorette from season 20, who became engaged to Dotun Olubeko in 2023, is scheduled to join the cast of season 32 of DWTS. After a shocking non-elimination round, Lawson earned a spot in the finale alongside four other contestants.
