37 'Bachelor' contestants who eliminated themselves

Gabbi ShawMar 27, 2024, 20:03 IST

Daisy Kent on "The Bachelor."John Fleenor/Disney

Most people get eliminated from "The Bachelor" when they don't receive a rose.
However, contestants can also voluntarily leave whenever they want.

"The Bachelor" and its subsequent spinoffs have aired on ABC for 22 years and dozens of seasons.

The franchise operates on a lead whittling down potential suitors by eliminating people each week, but in almost every season, at least one person decides the show or the lead isn't for them, and they leave of their own accord.

The most recent season, season 28, starred Joey Graziadei and hit ratings highs that the franchise hasn't seen since 2022. Still, his season was no different: Three women left him, including the second-to-last contestant Daisy Kent, who decided during the finale that she knew she wouldn't win, and left.

Here are 36 other "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" contestants who left before getting a rose.

Of the three women who left Joey Graziadei's season, the most shocking was Daisy Kent, who broke up with Graziadei during the finale because she knew she wasn't going to win.

Joey Graziadei and Daisy Kent.John Fleenor/Disney

Of the three women who left Joey Graziadei's season, the most shocking was Daisy Kent, who broke up with Graziadei during the finale because she knew she wasn't going to win.

Due to her endometriosis, Lexi Young left Graziadei's season because she wants someone ready to have children soon.

Jesse Palmer and Lexi Young.John Fleenor/Disney

Lauren Hollinger left Graziadei because she was still grieving her father.

Joey Graziadei and Lauren Hollinger.ABC

Brianna Thorbourne left Zach Shallcross with some advice before leaving his season.

Brianna Thorbourne.Ricky Middlesworth/ABC/Getty Images

Jason Alabaster quit during his Fantasy Suite date on Gabby Windey's season.

Jason Alabaster and Gabby Windey.Craig Sjodin/ABC/Getty Images

Zach Shallcross told Rachel Recchia he "had to leave" after something was off during their Fantasy Suite.

Zach Shallcross.Craig Sjodin/ABC/Getty Images

Clayton Echard was rejected by his would-be final rose recipient, Susie Evans, for the first time in "Bachelor" history.

Susie Evans and Clayton Echard.Craig Sjodin/ABC

Salley Carson dumped Clayton Echard before his season of "The Bachelor" had even really begun.

Salley Carson and Clayton Echard.ABC

Greg Grippo left Katie Thurston's season after one of the rawest fights in "Bachelor" history.

Katie Thurston and Greg Grippo.Craig Sjodin/ABC

Right before Thurston met Michael Allio's family, he took himself out of the running to be with his son.

Katie Thurston and Michael Allio.Craig Sjodin/ABC

Serena Pitt shocked Matt James when she told him she didn't think he was her "person" and left after hometowns.

Serena Pitt and Matt James.Craig Sjodin/ABC

Kit Keenan decided she wasn't ready to be engaged at the end of James' season, and she took herself out of the running.

Kit Keenan.ABC

After Sarah Trott emerged as an early frontrunner on James' season, it was shocking — though not totally surprising — that she sent herself home to spend time with her father.

Sarah Trott.ABC

After Sarah Trott emerged as an early frontrunner on James' season, it was shocking — though not totally surprising — that she sent herself home to spend time with her father.

After making it all the way to the final three and Fantasy Suites on Tayshia Adams' season in 2020, Brendan Morais decided he wasn't over his divorce and left.

Brendan Morais.ABC

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 Sluss.

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" lead.

Andi left Juan Pablo in the dust.ABC

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

Ali picked her career.

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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37 'Bachelor' contestants who eliminated themselves

Of the three women who left Joey Graziadei's season, the most shocking was Daisy Kent, who broke up with Graziadei during the finale because she knew she wasn't going to win.

Due to her endometriosis, Lexi Young left Graziadei's season because she wants someone ready to have children soon.

Lauren Hollinger left Graziadei because she was still grieving her father.

Brianna Thorbourne left Zach Shallcross with some advice before leaving his season.

Jason Alabaster quit during his Fantasy Suite date on Gabby Windey's season.

Zach Shallcross told Rachel Recchia he "had to leave" after something was off during their Fantasy Suite.

Clayton Echard was rejected by his would-be final rose recipient, Susie Evans, for the first time in "Bachelor" history.

Salley Carson dumped Clayton Echard before his season of "The Bachelor" had even really begun.

Greg Grippo left Katie Thurston's season after one of the rawest fights in "Bachelor" history.

Right before Thurston met Michael Allio's family, he took himself out of the running to be with his son.

Serena Pitt shocked Matt James when she told him she didn't think he was her "person" and left after hometowns.

Kit Keenan decided she wasn't ready to be engaged at the end of James' season, and she took herself out of the running.

After Sarah Trott emerged as an early frontrunner on James' season, it was shocking — though not totally surprising — that she sent herself home to spend time with her father.

After making it all the way to the final three and Fantasy Suites on Tayshia Adams' season in 2020, Brendan Morais decided he wasn't over his divorce and left.

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

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

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

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

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

Sydney Lotuaco left Colton Underwood with a warning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Brittney Schreiner left immediately after she received a date card.

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

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