The Bachelor

Chris Harrison Intervenes on 'The Bachelor'

"The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison does not want to make the same mistake he did on Ashley Hebert's season of "The Bachelorette."

Harrison told People.com he had warned Hebert about bachelor Bentley Williams, whose deceit about his intentions eventually led to heartbreak, but felt he could have done more.

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"I felt like I didn't go far enough in talking to [Ashley] about Bentley," Harrison said. "Yeah, I warned her and I took some steps. But I don't think I went far enough."

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Jenna from 'The Bachelor' is 'Not Crazy,' Pal Says

Exhibiting her over-the-top, emotional side on the first few episodes of "The Bachelor," a pal of Jenna Burke's tells In Touch that Burke "isn't crazy. It was all brilliant editing."

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Burke, a blogger from New York City, gave viewers a taste of the drama to come in the show's 16th season, locking herself in the bathroom and sobbing after a confrontation with another contestant. Jenna then tried to patch things up, and oddly said, "Maybe we can share a tampon sometime." Since then, Burke has been labeled "crazy," and a "hot mess."

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Ben Flajnik Surprised by 'Fierce Competition' on 'The Bachelor'

Ben Flajnik, the latest available hunk on ABC's "The Bachelor," is on the new cover of People, and says he was caught off-guard by the "fierce level of competition" between the ladies on the show.

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Ben explained, "Obviously, with a situation like this, the claws are going to come out. And they came out a lot earlier than I would've expected."

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Sneak Peek! 'Bachelor' Ben Flajnik Begins His Quest for Love

The new "Bachelor" star Ben Flajnik is ready to find love again after being rejected by "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert last year.

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Has Ben fallen in love? He told "Extra" host Maria Menounos, "I'm really happy with the
experience so far, I'll tell you that, really happy."

Find out how it all happens when "The Bachelor" premieres tonight at 8:00 PM on ABC!

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Sneak Peek! New Season of 'The Bachelor'

Get ready for the craziest new season of the hit ABC show "The Bachelor"! Here's a preview, with new "Bachelor" Ben Flajnik...

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And the search is on for the 25 lucky men who will meet our next "Bachelorette"!

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'Bachelorette' Ashley Makes Her 'Bachelor' Predictions

Before "The Bachelorette" star Ashley Hebert hands out her final rose to either Ben Flajnik or J.P. Rosenbaum next Monday, she talked with "Extra" about who she would choose as worthy "Bachelor" candidates.

Ashley would pick Ames Brown, the sweet portfolio manager from New York or "I think Ryan would be great," the "Bacherlorette" said.

"Extra" caught up with Ryan Park, the solar energy executive from Fresno, Calif., and he seemed flattered Ashley chose him. "I'd have to think about it, talk about it with my family. It's a big decision."

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Vote! Will Bentley Make a Good 'Bachelor'?

Three guys left and one question remains: Who will Ashley pick on the season finale of "The Bachelorette?"

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Ashley hints to "Extra" about getting engaged, saying, "You'll have to stay tuned, but I will tell you that I found someone really, really great!"

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Emily Maynard Will 'Always Be in Love' with 'Bachelor' Brad

"The Bachelor" star Emily Maynard made an appearance on "The Bachelorette" Monday night to confirm her split with Brad Womack -- and explains her disappointment and regret.

"I'll always be in love with Brad," she told host Chris Harrison in an emotional interview. "No one will ever hear me say a bad word about him, nor will I tolerate anybody else saying anything bad about him."

Emily said she desperately wanted it to work out, to be married and have children with Womack, but the reality of the relationship hit home. "Maybe we didn't have what it takes to make it last."

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