Our Bachelor OG Trista Sutter is catching up with Melissa Rycroft Strickland who was (briefly) engaged to Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor.

Melissa reveals that she nearly became Jason’s “wife” on a different reality show!

And, we finally hear the true story of why Melissa was never The Bachelorette.

Our Bachelor OG Trista Sutter is catching up with Melissa Rycroft Strickland who was (briefly) engaged to Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor.   Melissa reveals that she nearly became Jason’s “wife” on a different reality show!   And, we finally hear the true story of why Melissa was never The Bachelorette.

Fan Favorite and one of the most popular Bachelors Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti, the notorious crier from ABC’s Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, will be covering everything relationships and breaking down the new season of the Bachelorette. They will include interviews with celebrities, past Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants, and interactions from their most loyal fans.

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Almost Famous OGs: Bring it On with Melissa Rycroft Strickland

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Ben and Ashley are hanging out with one of the newest married couples in Bachelor Nation when Peter Kraus and his new wife Hana Ostapchuk stop by! 

We hear all about their fairy tale wedding and how they’re preparing for their baby girl. 

Plus, Ben and Ashley have some new parent tips to share! If you’re expecting, write these down!

Ben and Ashley are hanging out with one of the newest married couples in Bachelor Nation when Peter Kraus and his new wife Hana Ostapchuk stop by!&nbsp;
We hear all about their fairy tale wedding and how they&rsquo;re preparing for their baby girl.&nbsp;
Plus, Ben and Ashley have some new parent tips to share! If you&rsquo;re expecting, write these down!

The Bachelor That Never Was, Has Tied The Knot with Peter Kraus and Hana Ostapchuck

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It's time for another round of Bachelor Nation headlines! 
We have some boots on the ground reporting on what might be a new romance for Justin Glaze. 
Kaity Biggar is considering a major change that could transform her into "Kaity Smaller". 
Plus, a star from Grant's season is engaged... but she's not having a bachelorette party! We have all the details!

It's time for another round of Bachelor Nation headlines!&nbsp; We have some boots on the ground reporting on what might be a new romance for Justin Glaze.&nbsp; Kaity Biggar is considering a major change that could transform her into "Kaity Smaller".&nbsp; Plus, a star from Grant's season is engaged... but she's not having a bachelorette party! We have all the details!

A Bacheloretteless Bachelorette 

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We’re looking forward to Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette and there have been some major developments!

Ashley has some boots on the ground reporting after working with Taylor on an ad campaign recently. Find out what she thought!!

Taylor's 2025 recap post may have revealed some secret details about the cast of her season. Ben and Ashley break it all down. 

We&rsquo;re looking forward to Taylor Frankie Paul&rsquo;s season of The Bachelorette and there have been some major developments! Ashley has some boots on the ground reporting after working with Taylor on an ad campaign recently. Find out what she thought!! Taylor's 2025 recap post may have revealed some secret details about the cast of her season. Ben and Ashley break it all down.&nbsp;

Frankie Friday: The Lyrics Tell All

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Almost Famous OGs: Bring it On with Melissa Rycroft Strickland

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