The Bachelor returns for the 17th season with last season’s rejected Bachelor, Sean Lowe. The Bachelor, Sean Lowe was left heartbroken on a beach in Curaco earlier this year. Deeply in love, the handsome Texan was one of the final three on The Bachelorette with Emily Maynard. 
Emily blindsided Sean when she rejecting him and sent him home. Devastated and alone, he has not given up on love. Sean is back as the Bachelor and ready to risk it all again for another chance at love. He begins the search for his soul mate, choosing from among 26 beautiful bachelorettes, when the 17th edition of “The Bachelor” premieres MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) , on ABC.
We have the photos of 24 of the Bachelorettes. That could only mean one thing – 2 surprises. Who will be returning to try to win his heart? Will Emily be returning? What do you think of Sean Lowe as this season’s Bachelor. Will he find “the one?”
Find out who all the contestants are on page 2.
