It’s the show that boasts its fair share of cat fights, broken hearts and bizarre meltdowns.
And as Matty ‘J’ Johnson continues his search for love on the fifth season of The Bachelor, Daily Mail Australia takes a look back at where some of the more memorable contestants are now.
From dramatic makeovers to upcoming weddings, some have made conscious efforts to shake off their reality TV persona – while others still revel in their 15 minutes of fame.
One night wonder: Stunning swimwear Playboy model Zilda Williams only lasted one episode before she was sent home by Bachelor Sam Wood
The Bachelor 2015: Zilda Williams
Stunning swimwear Playboy model Zilda Williams only lasted one episode before she was sent home by Bachelor Sam Wood.
But the busty beauty couldn’t escape the spotlight, soon becoming a favourite of paparazzi and a regular at Sydney red carpet events.
However after enjoying the party scene Zilda moved back to the Gold Coast and dyed her platinum blonde locks brunette in search of a quieter life this year.
‘I just can’t seem to find nice guys. I don’t know if it’s Sydney or it’s a big city vibe,’ she told Daily Mail Australia in March.
Since moving back to the Gold Coast Zilda has been named one of the city’s most eligible bachelorettes and works as a sales and events manager.
Settled down: After enjoying the party scene Zilda moved back to the Gold Coast and dyed her platinum blonde locks brunette in search of a quieter life
Booted: Georgia Tripos was sent packing by Richie Strahan after the arrival of three intruder contestants
The Bachelor 2016: Georgia Tripos
Famous for her expletive-laden limo tirade after being eliminated, Georgia Tripos was sent packing by Richie Strahan after the arrival of three intruder contestants.
‘Like to be chosen against people that he doesn’t even f****** know, yet he has spent more time with them than he has with me,’ she snapped. ‘They all look like f****** skanks.’
Later claiming she had been ‘threatened’ by producers, Georgia made headlines again when she was charged with drug trafficking in March.
Not happy: Georgia referred to the other contestants as ‘skanks’ after being dumped from the show
Arrested: Georgia made headlines again when she was charged with drug trafficking in March
9News reported Georgia was charged with trafficking amphetamine and cocaine, allegedly running a drug syndicate with Kristiana Karakostas.
The friends, who were arrested at a Melbourne real estate agency they both worked at, are accused of selling the drugs online via website Craigslist.
Georgia was granted bail to live with her mother in Balwyn North, Melbourne and will next face court in July.
She now actively shuns the spotlight and has made her Instagram profile private, last spotted going grocery shopping at Westfield Doncaster in April.
Low profile: She now actively shuns the spotlight and has made her Instagram profile private
Fan favourite: Zoe O’Brien made it to the top five before she was dumped by Blake Garvey
The Bachelor 2014: Zoe O’Brien
A fan favourite for her girl next door personality, Zoe O’Brien made it to the top five before she was dumped by Blake Garvey.
But the curly-haired beauty didn’t stay single for long, dating The Voice’s Sam Ludeman, splitting in March 2015 after six months together.
Since the split and reality TV stint, pharmacist Zoe has focused on work, carving out a successful career for herself.
Reality TV romance: She previously dated The Voice’s Sam Ludeman but the pair split in March 2015 after six months together
Now sporting a sleek straight hairstyle, the bubbly blonde works as a pharmacist and ‘lifestyle entrepreneur’.
Currently single, She founded start-up The You-Economy, a community collective for other entrepreneurs and regularly travels to promote the business.
Established businesswoman: Now sporting a sleek straight hairstyle, the bubbly blonde works as a pharmacist and ‘lifestyle entrepreneur’
Tipped to win: Bubbly blonde Ali Oetjen made it to the top three before bachelor Tim Robards sent her packing
Missed out: While she was sent home heartbroken, Ali quickly found love with now-fiance David Waldeck
The Bachelor 2013: Ali Oetjen
Bubbly blonde Ali Oetjen made it to the top three before bachelor Tim Robards sent her packing.
Since leaving the show heartbroken the Adelaide-born beauty hasn’t missed a beat, trading in her career in real estate for a job at Mix 102.3.
A fitness fanatic, Ali has gained a sizable following on Instagram, where she posts health-themed items from her life.
Besides moving forward in her career Ali is also preparing to marry longtime beau David Waldeck, with the pair becoming engaged in 2015.
She’s not shy! A fitness fanatic, Ali has gained a sizable following on Instagram, where she posts health-themed items from her life
New career: The Adelaide-born beauty hasn’t missed a beat, trading in her career in real estate for a job at Mix 102.3
Divisive: An intruder who wasn’t afraid to share her mind, Rachel Moore swiftly took over the villain role when Emily Simms was eliminated by Sam Wood
The Bachelor 2015: Rachel Moore
An intruder who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, Rachel Moore swiftly took over the villain role when Emily Simms was eliminated by Sam Wood.
Dissing girls in the house who ate ‘junk food’ and labelled ‘standoffish’, the food blogger was sent packing, with Sam choosing to keep eventual runner-up Lana Jeavons-Fellows.
Despite only lasting a week in the Bachelor mansion, Rachel has managed to channel her 15 minutes of fame into Brisbane socialite status and is a regular at red carpet events.
The blonde beauty now works as a fashion stylist and is an ambassador for Brisbane RSPCA.
Event regular: Rachel has managed to channel her 15 minutes of fame into Brisbane socialite status
Multitalented: The blonde beauty now works as a fashion stylist and is an ambassador for Brisbane RSPCA
Ouch: Fiery Canadian Amber Gelinas was unceremoniously dumped by Blake Garvey
The Bachelor 2014: Amber Gelinas
Fiery Canadian Amber Gelinas was unceremoniously dumped by Blake Garvey after he bluntly admitted to not liking her – despite keeping her on for most of the competition.
Notorious for her no-holds-barred tantrums every time she missed out on a single date, Amber told Daily Mail Australia in 2015 her mental health had suffered while she was in the mansion.
‘I told production that I didn’t feel emotionally well or stable,’ she described her final days on the show.
‘I told production that I didn’t feel emotionally well or stable’: Amber told Daily Mail Australia in 2015 her mental health had suffered while she was in the mansion
‘My last episode – although not aired as such – saw me walk off set and just said, “I’m done”.
‘I will never forget my last night and how clear I felt and how I finally felt I could be me again, I finally knew I was free from it all.’
Based in Melbourne, Amber works in modelling and acting.
Keeping busy: Based in Melbourne, Amber still dabbles in modelling and acting
Cult hit: A fan favourite for her off the cuff comments and quirky behaviour, Sasha was sent home by Richie Strahan early on
The Bachelor 2016: Sasha Zhuravlyova
Russian-born Sasha Zhuravlyova caused a social media storm when she took a bite and ate her rose during the first elimination ceremony.
Swiftly becoming a fan favourite for her off the cuff comments and quirky behaviour, Sasha was sent home by Richie Strahan early on.
She later lifted the lid on life inside the Bachelor mansion, telling Daily Mail Australia last December she was a ‘horny motherf**ker’ on set.
What was she doing? Russian-born Sasha Zhuravlyova caused a social media storm when she took a bite and ate her rose during the first elimination ceremon
‘There was one super-hot, really tall amazing producer. We all wanted to f**k him! But he was taken,’ Sasha confessed.
‘Also, our contracts said that we could not sleep with anyone from the crew,’ the 31-year-old added.
‘So we just had to just have fun with him – but from afar!’
Since her time on the show Sasha has dabbled in modelling.
No-holds-barred: She later lifted the lid on life inside the Bachelor mansion, telling Daily Mail Australia last December she was a ‘horny motherf**ker’ on set
Remember me? Eliminated from the very first episode in the very first season, Joelene Booth had a short but memorable time on The Bachelor
The Bachelor 2013: Joelene Booth
Eliminated from the very first episode in the very first season, Joelene Booth had a short but memorable time on The Bachelor.
The Sydney-based hairstylist refused to wear the ‘American prom-style’ dresses and instead opted to wear her own white mini dress.
Appearing worse for wear, Joelene was eliminated by Tim Robards after she snapped in half the early rose given to Judy.
Unforgivable? Appearing worse for wear, Joelene was eliminated by Tim Robards after she snapped in half the early rose given to Judy
However in an exit interview with The Daily Telegraph Joelene said breaking the rose was accidental.
She also claimed to have become ‘dehydrated’ from drinking alcohol with no dinner over several hours.
Today, Joelene works as a sought-after Sydney hairstylist, with her Instagram profile bearing no nods to her short-lived reality TV stint.
Popular: Joelene works as a sought-after Sydney hairstylist, with her Instagram profile bearing no nods to her short-lived reality TV stint