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Bachelor Nation's Most Shocking Lead Choices
13 Nov
Summary
- Clare Crawley's 2020 Bachelorette casting surprised many fans.
- Becca Kufrin was a surprising choice after being dumped.
- Arie Luyendyk Jr. returned after a six-year absence.
Bachelor Nation has a history of selecting leads in unexpected ways, often moving beyond the typical final four contestants. In March 2020, the announcement of Clare Crawley as The Bachelorette surprised many, as she had not appeared on the show since 2018's Bachelor Winter Games.
This was not the first time the franchise chose a lead from outside the usual pool. Becca Kufrin's 2018 selection as The Bachelorette also caught viewers off guard. She took on the role after her Bachelor season ended with Arie Luyendyk Jr. famously ending their engagement.
Luyendyk Jr. himself was a surprising pick to host The Bachelor's 22nd season. He had been away from reality television for six years before returning to lead the dating show.
