Tears and Triumphs: The Most Heartfelt Moments in Bachelor Nation
From tearful farewells to heartfelt confessions, emotional moments have become a hallmark of Bachelor Nation Join us as we revisit the touching episodes that left our favorite stars, including Jason Mesnick, Ashley Iaconetti, and Hannah Brown, unable to hold back the tears
Emotions continuously run rampant within the Bachelor Nation community.
During her appearances on season 19 of The Bachelor, as well as on seasons 2 and 3 of both Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Winter Games, Ashley Iaconetti became widely recognized for her incredibly expressive crying face. This memorable meme originated when Chris Soules eliminated her during a 2-on-1 date in the beautiful Badlands of South Dakota. However, the tally of Ashley I.'s tearful moments only increased as she relentlessly pursued Jared Haibon amidst the picturesque beaches of Mexico.
After years of denying his interest, Jared and Ashley surprised fans by becoming a couple in 2018. They tied the knot one year later and in January 2022, they joyfully welcomed their son, Dawson. Keeping with the trend, their baby boy continued to follow in their footsteps.
Ashley shared a video on social media with clips of herself and her son, accompanied by Janis Joplin's "Cry Baby," playfully noting the resemblance between the two.
Keep scrolling to revisit the contestants who brought the emotions over the years:
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Ashley Iaconetti gained fame for her iconic crying face during her appearances on season 19 of The Bachelor, as well as seasons 2 and 3 of Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Winter Games. The meme originated when Chris Soules rejected her on a 2-on-1 date in the Badlands of South Dakota, but Ashley I.'s tearful moments continued to accumulate as she pursued Jared Haibon on the Mexican beaches.
Jared spent years rejecting Ashley's advances, but surprised fans when they started dating in 2018. They tied the knot a year later and in January 2022, they became parents to their son, Dawson. The resemblance between Ashley and her son is uncanny, as she highlighted in a video accompanied by Janis Joplin's song "Cry Baby."
Keep scrolling to revisit the contestants who brought the emotions over the years:
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Jason Mesnick
The Bachelor of season 13 will be remembered as one of the most emotionally charged leads in the history of the franchise. He experienced a breakdown on a balcony in New Zealand after bidding farewell to Molly Malaney during the finale. This iconic moment, known as the "Mesnick" cry, marked a turning point in the show's history. Jason became the first lead to end his relationship with the winner, Melissa Rycroft, in order to pursue his runner-up. In 2010, Jason and Molly tied the knot and their relationship has endured till date.
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Rachel Recchia
The co-Bachelorette, along with Gabby Windey, shed tears in every episode of season 19 as they searched for their ideal partners.
"We are drawn to drama and are highly emotional. Regardless of the season, there is always a significant amount of struggle," Rachel explained in an interview with Us when the season aired in 2022. "Navigating relationships is challenging and filled with complications. Viewers will witness our genuine, unfiltered emotions and be able to join us on this journey."
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Blake Horstmann
Blake was considered the most heartbroken Bachelorette runner-up when Becca Kufrin rejected his proposal during season 14 ...
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Brandon Jones
... until Brandon brought the same level of sob when Michelle Young dumped him during the season 18 finale.
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Chris 'Cupcake' Strandburg
Kaitlyn Bristowe's contestant was feeling all the feels when she ended their romance on season 11 of The Bachelorette.
Upon reviewing the footage, I concur that it may appear as though I am performing, but the truth is that I found myself simultaneously laughing and shedding tears at my own predicament. The blend of these contrasting emotions resulted in that particular impression. "Even though I was experiencing sadness, I couldn't help but laugh," the dentist explained during his appearance on Good Morning America. "As I found myself on the ground, I couldn't help but feel the sheer absurdity of it all. It hit me all at once."
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Clayton Echard
A clip of the season 26 Bachelor declaring he was "so broken" played on repeat throughout his season.
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Genevieve Parisi
As one of Rachel's BFFs, Genevieve took the crying crown on season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise.
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Hannah Brown
Hannah captivated audiences with her captivating presence on several ABC shows throughout 2019. She first made her mark on Colton Underwood's season, bringing tears and heartfelt moments. Later, she embarked on her own emotional journey as the lead of season 15, touching the hearts of viewers with her highs and lows. Hannah's emotional ups and downs continued as she took on the challenge of Dancing With the Stars, leaving everyone spellbound.
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Greer Blitzer
When the Bachelor of season 27 had to bid farewell to his contestant, Zach Shallcross, her mascara was seen streaming down her face. She was forced to leave after testing positive for COVID-19, causing them to miss out on precious time together.
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Ashley Iaconetti
Ashley's Twitter bio still reads, "The *crying girl* from The Bachelor 19/ BIP I have too much emotion to ever be brief."
