After getting rejected in third place by 'Bachelor' Jason Mesnick, Jillian met 30 potential suitors in the season premiere. Among the men were a pilot break dancer, pizza maker and British soccer coach. But only 20 of them received roses in the first elimination.
The Bachelorette': Jillian Harris Photos
THE BACHELORETTE - Jillian Harris (pictured), the intelligent, independent, passionate woman will have her own opportunity to find true love, starring in the fifth edition of "The Bachelorette," which premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - Jillian Harris (pictured), the intelligent, independent, passionate woman will have her own opportunity to find true love, starring in the fifth edition of "The Bachelorette," which premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - Jillian Harris (pictured), the intelligent, independent, passionate woman will have her own opportunity to find true love, starring in the fifth edition of "The Bachelorette," which premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - Jillian Harris (pictured), the intelligent, independent, passionate woman will have her own opportunity to find true love, starring in the fifth edition of "The Bachelorette," which premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal has her own opportunity to find true love, as the fifth edition of the female version of the ABC's popular romance reality series premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM LARKEY) FRONT ROW: EDWARD, MATHUE, MIKE, REID, JILLIAN HARRIS, KIPTYN, BRIAN D. GREG, MICHAEL; SECOND ROW: SIMON, ROBERT, TANNER F., JACOB, JOHN H., STEPHEN, JOHN P., CALEB, BRAD; THIRD ROW: JOSHUA, JESSE, MARK, WES, BRYAN, DAVID, TANNER P., ADAM, SASHA; TOP ROW: KYLE, JUAN, BRYCE, JULIEN
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - "Episode 501" - Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal has her own opportunity to find true love, as the fifth edition of the female version of the ABC's popular romance reality series premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. This season's premiere, "Episode 501," began with 25 eligible men arriving from all over the country to try and win Jillian's heart, including an Olympic cyclist, a break dance instructor, a pizza entrepreneur, a commercial pilot and a wine maker, as well as a successful lawyer, general contractor, business developer and oil and gas consultant. Each is more handsome than the next with standout personalities. By the end of the evening, Jillian, was having the time of her life and confident that her future husband is among this group of men, eliminated ten of the 30 bachelors the first night, leaving 20 to compete for her affections and, in the end, her heart.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - "Episode 501" - Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal has her own opportunity to find true love, as the fifth edition of the female version of the ABC's popular romance reality series premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. This season's premiere, "Episode 501," began with 25 eligible men arriving from all over the country to try and win Jillian's heart, including an Olympic cyclist, a break dance instructor, a pizza entrepreneur, a commercial pilot and a wine maker, as well as a successful lawyer, general contractor, business developer and oil and gas consultant. Each is more handsome than the next with standout personalities. By the end of the evening, Jillian, was having the time of her life and confident that her future husband is among this group of men, eliminated ten of the 30 bachelors the first night, leaving 20 to compete for her affections and, in the end, her heart.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - "Episode 501" - Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal has her own opportunity to find true love, as the fifth edition of the female version of the ABC's popular romance reality series premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. This season's premiere, "Episode 501," began with 25 eligible men arriving from all over the country to try and win Jillian's heart, including an Olympic cyclist, a break dance instructor, a pizza entrepreneur, a commercial pilot and a wine maker, as well as a successful lawyer, general contractor, business developer and oil and gas consultant. Each is more handsome than the next with standout personalities. By the end of the evening, Jillian, was having the time of her life and confident that her future husband is among this group of men, eliminated ten of the 30 bachelors the first night, leaving 20 to compete for her affections and, in the end, her heart.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - "Episode 501" - Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal has her own opportunity to find true love, as the fifth edition of the female version of the ABC's popular romance reality series premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. This season's premiere, "Episode 501," began with 25 eligible men arriving from all over the country to try and win Jillian's heart, including an Olympic cyclist, a break dance instructor, a pizza entrepreneur, a commercial pilot and a wine maker, as well as a successful lawyer, general contractor, business developer and oil and gas consultant. Each is more handsome than the next with standout personalities. By the end of the evening, Jillian, was having the time of her life and confident that her future husband is among this group of men, eliminated ten of the 30 bachelors the first night, leaving 20 to compete for her affections and, in the end, her heart.
Adam Larkey, ABC
THE BACHELORETTE - "Episode 501" - Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal has her own opportunity to find true love, as the fifth edition of the female version of the ABC's popular romance reality series premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. This season's premiere, "Episode 501," began with 25 eligible men arriving from all over the country to try and win Jillian's heart, including an Olympic cyclist, a break dance instructor, a pizza entrepreneur, a commercial pilot and a wine maker, as well as a successful lawyer, general contractor, business developer and oil and gas consultant. Each is more handsome than the next with standout personalities. By the end of the evening, Jillian, was having the time of her life and confident that her future husband is among this group of men, eliminated ten of the 30 bachelors the first night, leaving 20 to compete for her affections and, in the end, her heart.
Adam Larkey, ABC
Before meeting the fellas, Jillian told host Chris Harrison that she was there to "find my soulmate, my best friend." She added, "In terms of physical qualities, that's not so important to me as a guy who has a good sense of humor and is a good communicator."
A few notes from the premiere:
• Only 25 men emerged from the limos to meet Jillian; the other five showed up as a complete surprise to both her and them.
• One of those guys is strangely fascinated by her feet. He claimed he would marry her "within 10 seconds just by looking at her feet." He still got a rose.
• Jillian gave the first impression rose to David, a trucking contractor who froze up during the limo meet-and-greet. He warmed up later.
• Wearing an "Aspiring Canadian" shirt? Cute.
• Throwing Jillian a ball and calling her a "great catch"? Cheesy.
• Jason Mesnick = idiot
Reader Comments (6)
ella buter at 4:59PM on May 19th 2009
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dish network at 3:58AM on May 25th 2009
The show just started and they are down to 20 men already. They're dropping like flys! Ha ha. Jillian Harris is beautiful and seems sincere about wanting to find a husband. Can't wait until the next show.
dish network at 10:59AM on Jun 6th 2009
Jillian Harris is absolutely gorgeous. Whatever guy she ends up picking will be one lucky fellow.
Odessaday at 11:33PM on Jun 23rd 2009
Is this Jillian Harris, the one and same as Jillian Maggard who is married and about to get a divorce? I didn't know you could be married as a bachlorette.
Odessaday at 11:35PM on Jun 23rd 2009
Is this Jillian Harris, the one and same as Jillian Maggard who is
married and about to get a divorce? I didn't know you could be
married as a bachlorette.
increase your vertical at 1:30AM on Jul 23rd 2009
Yeah she seems like a pretty cool chick, its no wonder all the guys are chomping at the bit! Keep em dropping like flys Jillia.