Contestants
Biographical information according to ABC official series site, plus footnoted additions
| Name | Age | Hometown | Job | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Rycroft | 25 | Dallas, Texas | Sales Representative | Winner ** |
| Molly Malaney | 23 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Department Store Buyer | Episode 8 ** |
| Jillian Harris | 29 | Peace River, Alberta | Interior Designer | Episode 7 |
| Naomi Rose Crespo | 24 | Carlsbad, California | Flight Attendant | Episode 6 |
| Stephanie Hogan | 34 | Huntsville, Alabama | Single Mother & Medical Marketing Rep. | Episode 5 |
| Lauren Wanger | 27 | Marlboro, New Jersey | Teacher | Episode 4 |
| Megan Parris | 25 | Sewickley, Pennsylvania | Single Mother and Lacrosse Coach | Episode 4 |
| Nicole (Nikki) Kaapke | 29 | Blue Island, Illinois | Administrative Assistant | Episode 4 |
| Shannon Bair | 29 | Marshall, Missouri | Dental Hygienist | Episode 4 |
| Erica DeSimone | 25 | Monroe, Connecticut | Account Executive | Episode 3 |
| Kari Fajen | 27 | Lee's Summit, Missouri | Account Executive | Episode 3 |
| Natalie Getz | 27 | Morton, Illinois | Human Resources Recruiter | Episode 3 |
| Lisa Gonzalez | 28 | Boise, Idaho | Public Relations Associate | Episode 2 (quit) |
| Raquel Medeiros | 27 | Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil | Medical Student | Episode 2 |
| Sharon Staebell | 32 | Batavia, New York | Teacher | Episode 2 |
| Ann Lueders | 24 | Phoenix, Arizona | Flight Attendant | Episode 1 |
| Dominique Martinez | 26 | Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania | Medical Sales Rep. | Episode 1 |
| Emily Hayder | 23 | Seattle, Washington | Casino Marketing Rep. | Episode 1 |
| Jackie Banks | 26 | Springfield, Massachusetts | Wedding Coordinator | Episode 1 |
| Julie Dermotta | 26 | Columbus, Ohio | Teacher | Episode 1 |
| Nicole Mah | 25 | Calgary, Alberta | Menswear Buyer | Episode 1 |
| Renee Simlak | 36 | Southfield, Michigan | Jewelry Designer | Episode 1 |
| Shelby Farkey | 23 | Stockton, California | Account Executive | Episode 1 |
| Stacia Mann | 24 | Orem, Utah | Single Mother & Charity Accountant | Episode 1 |
| Treasure Morgan | 28 | Salt Lake City, Utah | Single Mother and Nurse Practitioner | Episode 1 |
- On the 'After The Final Rose" special, Jason and Melissa broke up, after Jason admitted that he was still in love with runner-up Molly. Jason then asked Molly for another chance, and they started a relationship. They got engaged in New Zealand that October (2009). They got married in February of 2010, and are now living in Washington state with Jason's son, Ty, and their newest addition to their family, their daughter, Riley. Melissa has also since gotten married to Tye Strickland, and gave birth to a daughter named Ava.
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