| The Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Season 20 | |
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| Starring | Ben Higgins |
| Presented by | Chris Harrison |
| No. of contestants | 28 |
| Winner | Lauren Bushnell |
| Runner-up | Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher |
| No. of episodes | 12 (including 2 specials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | January 4 – March 14, 2016 |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | September 24 – November 18, 2015 |
| Season chronology | |
The twentieth season of The Bachelor premiered on January 4, 2016.[1] This season featured 26-year-old Ben Higgins, a software salesman from Warsaw, Indiana.
Higgins attended Indiana University, where he graduated with a BS in business administration and management through the school of public and environmental affairs (SPEA). In addition, he was also a member of Delta Upsilon's Indiana chapter where he served as the vice president of external affairs. He finished in third place on the 11th season of The Bachelorette featuring Kaitlyn Bristowe.
The season concluded on March 14, 2016, with Higgins choosing to propose to 25-year-old flight attendant Lauren Bushnell. They ended their engagement on May 15, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (November 16, 2015). "ABC winter/spring 2016 premieres: 'The Family' to Sundays, longs breaks for 'Scandal', 'OUAT'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.