The Bachelor - Season - 21

: A fan favourite whose tragic backstory about her childhood in a Russian orphanage touched many viewers.

: Vanessa Grimaldi , a special education teacher from Montreal, Quebec.

: An attorney who made history as the first African American lead for The Bachelorette (Season 13). The Bachelor - Season 21

: Nick proposed to Vanessa in the season finale, and she accepted.

The season featured several women who became prominent figures in the franchise: : A fan favourite whose tragic backstory about

: Famous for wearing what she insisted was a dolphin costume (but was widely recognized as a shark) on the first night. Memorable & Controversial Moments

: Nick and Vanessa officially ended their engagement in August 2017, five months after the finale aired. Top Contestants & Notable Appearances : Nick proposed to Vanessa in the season

: Known as the season "villain," she gained notoriety for her "nanny," her love of "cheese pasta," and her aggressive pursuit of Nick .