''The Bachelorette Canada'' is a
Canadian
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reality television
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dating game show
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based on
the American series of the same name. The series is produced by Good Human Productions Inc. and airs on the women's
specialty channel
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W Network
W Network (often shortened to W) is a Canadian English language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. The channel primarily broadcasts general entertainment programming oriented towards a female audience.
W Network was established in ...
.
Season 1
The season premiered on September 13, 2016. This season features 28-year-old Jasmine Lorimer, a hairstylist and the CHIVE model from
Kenora, Ontario
Kenora (), previously named Rat Portage (french: Portage-aux-Rats), is a city situated on the Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada, close to the Manitoba boundary, and about east of Winnipeg by road. It is the seat of Kenora District.
The hist ...
. Despite getting engaged during the finale, Wendt and Lorimer announced in April 2017, 11 months after their engagement (five months after it aired for viewers), that they had amicably parted ways.
Contestants
The contestants were announced on August 9, 2016.
''Biographical information according to W Network's official series site, plus footnoted additions.''
[ Plus footnoted additions.]
Future appearances
The Bachelor Winter Games
''The Bachelor Winter Games'' is a winter sports-themed reality competition television series that premiered on February 13, 2018 on ABC. It is a spin-off of the reality television game shows '' The Bachelor'' and '' The Bachelorette'', and is ...
Benoit Beauséjour-Savard and Kevin Wendt were chosen to compete at ''The Bachelor Winter Games'' as Team Canada. Benoit quit episode 2. Kevin W. and his partner,
Ashley Iaconetti
Ashley Nicole Iaconetti Haibon (born March 6, 1988) is an American television personality and journalist notable for being a contestant on several series in ''The Bachelor'' television franchise, including '' The Bachelor'', '' Bachelor in Paradi ...
won and were in a relationship.
Bachelor in Paradise
Benoit and Kevin W. both later returned to compete on the
fifth season of ''Bachelor in Paradise''. Benoit was eliminated week 3. Kevin W. split from Astrid Loch week 6, although they got back together after filming wrapped.
Bachelor in Paradise Canada
''Bachelor in Paradise Canada'' is a Canadian reality competition television series, which premiered on October 10, 2021, on Citytv. It is a spin-off of the American reality television shows '' Bachelor in Paradise'', '' The Bachelor'', '' The Bac ...
Mike Ogilvie, Chris Kotelmach and David Pinard later competed in the
inaugural season of ''Bachelor in Paradise Canada''. Chris and David were eliminated week 2. Mike split from Stacy Johnson week 4. Kevin W. also returned as the bartender for the show.
Call-out order
: The contestant received a first impression rose
: The contestant received a rose during the date
: The contestant was eliminated
: The contestant won the competition
Episodes (dates)
Week 1
Original airdate: September 13, 2016
Week 2
Original airdate: September 20, 2016
*Located in:
Jamaica
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One-on-one: Thomas. They take turns driving an ATV to a beach where they have dinner and Thomas talks about how he became a model. Thomas gets the rose.
Group Date: Chris, Benoit, Kevin P, Scott, Seth, Mike, Kyle and Drew. The men go to
Tuff Gong
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studio where they divide into groups of two. Then they must write and perform their original songs to Jasmine. Group 1: Drew, Mike, Benoit, Scott. Group 2: Chris, Seth, Kevin P, Kyle. Group 2 wins and get more time with Jasmine while group 1 goes home. Kevin P gets the rose.
Second Group Date: Andrew, Mikhel, J.P, Wale and Kevin W. The men battle in wrestling matches and J.P is crowned the winner. Afterwards, Jasmine and the men head to a blue hole. Kevin W receives the rose.
David is the only one this week to not get a date. At the cock tail party, Jasmine confronts Seth about their awkward kiss and they question their compatibility. He asks for a second chance.
Rose Ceremony: Wale and Seth are eliminated, with Seth telling Jasmine they had no chemistry upon exit.
References
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2016 Canadian television series debuts
2016 Canadian television series endings
2010s Canadian reality television series
Canada Bachelorette
Canadian television series based on American television series
Canadian dating and relationship reality television series
Television shows filmed in British Columbia
Television shows filmed in Manitoba
Television shows filmed in Ontario
Television shows filmed in Morocco
W Network original programming