''Bromance'' is an American

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series that originally aired on

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from December 29, 2008 until February 2, 2009. It was developed as a spin-off of '' The Hills'', and aired one six-episode season. The series focused on

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, who appeared in its predecessor, and enlisted nine men to compete for the opportunity to win a close male friendship ("

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") with him. On February 2, 2009, it was revealed on air that Jenner had chosen Luke Verge as his new best friend. Along with Jenner's friendship and a spot in his entourage, Verge won a one year, rent-free stay in a fully furnished penthouse in downtown Los Angeles and a new

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Contestants

*Jacob Arenas, 21, from

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*Femi Borisade, 23, from

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*Chris Favis, 23, from

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*Michael Flatley, 26, from

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*Jered Getman, 22, from

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*Chris Purcell, 21, from

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*Alex Romanoff, 21, from

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*Gary Vaughn, 24, from

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*Luke Verge, 22, from

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Call-out order

: The contestant won the competition and a "bromance" with Brody Jenner : The contestant was eliminated from the competition : The contestant won that episode's reward challenge : The contestant won a challenge that episode, but was not the team leader : The contestant won two challenges in one episode : The contestant withdrew from the competition

Reasons for elimination

References

External links

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