Ben Higgins

American reality star Ben Higgins was born Benjamin Edward Higgins in Warsaw, Indiana. Higgins grew up in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University in 2012 with a degree in business administration and management. His first appearance on reality television came as a contestant on the eleventh season of "The Bachelorette" (ABC, 2003-) in 2015. He made it to week 8 and left as the second runner-up. Higgins was then announced as the Bachelor for the 20th season of "The Bachelor" (ABC, 2002-). Higgins and the winner, a flight attendant named Lauren Bushnell, were engaged to be married at the end of the season in 2016. The couple had a reality show of their own for one season titled, "Ben and Lauren, Happily Ever After?" (Freeform, 2016). The show was canceled after the couple announced they had broken up. Ben Higgins returned to the screen in 2018 to participate in "The Bachelor Winter Games" (ABC, 2018).

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THE BACHELOR · S21, E1

Week 1

A trio of popular former Bachelors – Sean Lowe, Chris Soules and Ben Higgins – offer their support and encouragement to Nick, who will face all new pressures and responsibilities on the highly anticipated 21st season premiere.
THE BACHELOR · S20, E3

Week 3: Soccer Date

After the stunning departure of Lauren (LB), who refused Ben's rose, the Bachelor is monetarily set back on his heels, but there are still 17 women who are anxious to spend time with him. Lauren B. and Ben soar in a biplane to a secluded spot where a hot tub awaits; they also enjoy a romantic dinner followed by a private performance by Lucy Angel, one of the Bachelor's favorite music groups. Twelve ladies are involved in an intense soccer competition, coached by Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. Jubilee is in for a real treat as she and Ben share a romantic tryst at an exclusive spa. However, real-life events intercede, and Ben gets tragic news from home. Can he overcome both the real-life drama and the women's emotional confrontations with each other to pick the right bachelorettes to continue with him?
THE BACHELOR · S20, E1

Week 1: Limo Arrivals

In the season premiere, a trio of former Bachelors - Sean Lowe, Chris Soules and Jason Mesnick — arrive at the mansion to offer Ben some words of wisdom before he starts his journey to find the love of his life. Then the 28 bachelorettes arrive, one by one, to start their journey to win Ben's heart. After an exciting but long and stressful first night winds down, it's time for the first rose ceremony of the season. Twenty-one lucky women will continue their journey to win Ben's heart. But one brazen bachelorette pulls the Bachelor aside and chastises him for something he didn't do. What was it?
THE BACHELOR · S20, E6

Week 6: Bahamas

The tension is palpable as Ben faces off with Olivia about her bad behavior. The other women are relieved, but will Ben give her a rose or send her home? After the rose ceremony, the remaining women are off to the tropical, romantic Bahamas. The lucky bachelorette on the one-on-one date is reticent to open up with Ben, confusing him even more about their potential future together. Six women on a deserted island sounds like a dream date — until some unexpected guests show up. The last date of the week is the dreaded two-on-one date, which always ends with at least one shell-shocked woman on her way home. Surprises continue to change the course of Ben’s — and the women’s — search for love as they move toward another rose ceremony, but Ben still believes his future wife might be in the remaining group of women.
THE BACHELOR · S20, E4

Week 4: Las Vegas

Ben and his bachelorettes all are willing to gamble on love in "Sin City," as he escorts the remaining 14 women to Las Vegas. JoJo, whose chemistry with Ben is off the charts, joins the Bachelor for a tour of the glittering Las Vegas strip by helicopter. Versatile singer, comedian, ventriloquist and celebrity impersonator Terry Fator invites 12 of the ladies to be his opening act. What special talents will they display? Becca is thrown off guard when her date card is accompanied by a wedding dress. Her arrival at the "Little White Wedding Chapel" is met with an intriguing proposal from Ben. The twins, Haley and Emily, get a special date with the Bachelor. Olivia continues to irritate the other women, but will her annoying habits get her a rose? At the end of the episode, 11 women remain, hoping to get a proposal from Ben and everlasting love.

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