23 'Bachelor' contestants who eliminated themselves

Gabbi ShawNov 11, 2020, 23:26 IST

Jason on "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC

Most people get eliminated from "The Bachelor" (or one of its many spin-offs) when they don't receive a rose.
However, that's not the only way someone can leave the show. Contestants can voluntarily leave whenever they want.
Jason Foster left this season of "The Bachelorette" after he couldn't shake his feelings for Clare Crawley.

As Tayshia Adams' season begins, it's time to reflect on "Bachelor" breakups. In her very first episode, one of her suitors left after he couldn't shake his feelings for Clare Crawley, whom Adams had replaced.

But this isn't unheard of — contestants dump the lead regularly. Usually, at least once a season, a contestant will leave.

From reuniting with their ex to saving their job, here are 23 contestants who eliminated themselves from the show.

Jason Foster took himself out of the running once Tayshia Adams replaced Clare Crawley as the Bachelorette.

Jason Foster. ABC

In an unprecedented move, Madison Prewett left Peter Weber's season when she was in the final two, leaving Peter alone with Hannah Ann.

Peter Weber and Madison Prewett during last season. John Fleenor/ABC

Luke Stone was the first and only guy to leave Hannah Brown's season after a two-episode conflict with villain Luke Parker.

Stone was over the drama. ABC

Cassie Randolph's exit upset Colton Underwood so much, he jumped the fence at their Portugal date spot.

Cassie wasn't ready. ABC

Heather Martin rode away on a train after telling Colton Underwood she wasn't ready for him to meet her family.

Heather left the group date behind. ABC

Sydney Lotuaco left Colton Underwood with a warning.

Sydney gave the "Bachelor" some advice. ABC

Elyse Dehlbom left Colton Underwood's season after he was unable to give her what she wanted.

Elyse left Colton's season. ABC

Kenny King left Rachel Lindsay's season of "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor in Paradise" because he missed his daughter.

Kenny King from "The Bachelorette" and his daughter. Paul Hebert/Getty Images

Jacqueline Trumbull eliminated herself realizing her and "Bachelor" Arie Luyendyk's futures weren't aligned.

Jacqueline focused on school. ABC/Craig Sjodin

Ben Higgins took himself out of "Bachelor: Winter Games" because he wasn't ready to move on from his ex.

Ben broke up with his ex-fiancee Lauren B. in 2017. ABC

Ed Swiderski left to save his job, but returned a few weeks later — and eventually won the show.

Jillian and Ed were engaged for a few months. Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images

Ian Thomson called Kaitlyn Bristowe shallow, and then took his leave from the season.

Ian insulted Kaitlyn. ABC

Andi Dorfman got real with Juan Pablo Galavis and dumped him, before going on to become the next "Bachelorette."

Andi left Juan Pablo in the dust. ABC

Ali Fedotowsky ditched Jake Pavelka's season to save her job.

Ali picked her career. ABC

After "Bachelorette" star Ashley Hebert told her suitors she had seen hated contestant Bentley again after he'd left, Ryan "Mickey" McLean got fed up and left himself.

Ryan, or Mickey, after the show. Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Brady Toops left Kaitlyn Bristowe's season on night one to pursue a relationship with the other potential "Bachelorette," Britt Nilsson.

Britt and Brady dated after the show. ABC

Danielle Maltby left "Bachelor in Paradise" for the most honorable reason — she got the opportunity to help provide medical care for children in Kenya.

Danielle Maltby on "Bachelor in Paradise." Paul Hebert/Getty Images

Bentley Williams bragged about making Ashley Hebert cry, left, and then returned to the show to break her heart again.

Bentley left with a smile on his face. ABC

Brooks Forester broke Desiree Hartsock's heart when he cut out before fantasy suites.

It was hard on both of them. ABC

Clay Harbour injured himself during a group date and decided to go home.

Clay and Becca had a bittersweet goodbye. ABC/Craig Sjodin

Brittney Schreiner left immediately after she received a date card.

Brittney and Ben on season 16 of "The Bachelor." Rick Rowell/ABC via Getty Images

Lace Morris left Ben Higgins' season of her own volition to work on herself.

Lace left Ben's season. ABC

Frank Neuschaefer left Ali Fedotowsky's season after meeting up with his ex-girlfriend during his hometown date.

He wasn't over his ex. ABC

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