In The Ballroom
12 Bachelor Nation Stars Who’ve Competed on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ — And How Far They Went
From handing out (or receiving roses) to the ballroom! Bachelor Nation stars have become a hot commodity on Dancing with the Stars. In Season 33 alone, The Bachelor‘s Joey Graziadei and The Bachelorette‘s Jenn Tran are competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Melissa Rycroft was the first Bachelor Nation star to hit the DWTS dance floor, and she set the bar high. She placed third the first time around, and then she won during the show’s first and only all-stars season.
The Bachelorette Season 15 star Hannah Brown became the next Bachelor Nation star to win DWTS, and Kaitlyn Bristowe followed in her footsteps a season later.
So, how will Joey and Jenn fare? Time will tell. Scroll down to look back at all the Bachelor Nation stars who’ve competed for the iconic mirrorball trophy through the years.
Dancing with the Stars, Season 33, Tuesdays, 8/7c, ABC
Joey Graziadei (Season 33)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Joey was the runner-up of Charity Lawson‘s season of The Bachelorette (Season 20). He went on to become the star of The Bachelor Season 28 and got engaged to winner Kelsey Anderson.
DWTS Partner: Jenna Johnson
Placement: Season still ongoing
Jenn Tran (Season 33)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Jenn was one of the single ladies competing for Joey’s heart on The Bachelor Season 28. She was named the star of The Bachelorette Season 21. After her season came to a heartbreaking end, she joined DWTS.
DWTS Partner: Sasha Farber
Placement: Season still ongoing
Charity Lawson (Season 32)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Charity looked for love with Zach Shallcross during The Bachelor Season 27. When a romance didn’t work out, Charity was named the next Bachelorette. She found love and a fiancé with Dotun Olubeko.
DWTS Partner: Artem Chigvintsev
Placement: Fourth place
Gabby Windey (Season 31)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Gabby was the runner-up of The Bachelor Season 26 and was named the co-lead of The Bachelorette Season 19 with Rachel Recchia. She got engaged to Erich Schwer at the end of the season, but their romance didn’t last.
DWTS Partner: Val Chmekovskiy
Placement: Second place
Matt James (Season 30)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Matt was a contestant during Hannah’s season of The Bachelorette and became Bachelor Nation’s first Black Bachelor. His season was full of ups and downs, but he ended up with winner Rachael Kirkconnell. They are still together today.
DWTS Partner: Lindsay Arnold
Placement: Twelfth place
Hannah Brown (Season 28)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Hannah rose to fame as a contestant on Colton Underwood‘s season of The Bachelor. After placing seventh, she stepped into the role of the Bachelorette. She didn’t find her happily ever after on The Bachelorette, but she won America’s hearts and later the mirrorball trophy!
DWTS Partner: Alan Bersten
Placement: First place
Kaitlyn Bristowe (Season 29)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Kaitlyn placed third during Chris Soules‘ season of The Bachelor. She went on to become the star of The Bachelorette Season 11. She got engaged to Shawn Booth, but their romance wasn’t meant to be.
DWTS Partner: Artem Chigvintsev
Placement: First place
Joe Amabile (Season 27)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Grocery Store Joe first stole our hearts during Becca Kufrin‘s season of The Bachelorette. He appeared on Bachelor In Paradise twice and got engaged to fellow Bachelor Nation alum Serena Pitt. They are now married.
DWTS Partner: Jenna Johnson
Placement: Fifth/sixth place (double elimination)
Nick Viall (Season 24)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Nick has a long and storied history with Bachelor Nation. He first appeared on Andi Dorfman‘s season, joined Kaitlyn’s season, and then went on Bachelor in Paradise. He then became the star of The Bachelor Season 21.
DWTS Partner: Peta Murgatroyd
Placement: Sixth place
Chris Soules (Season 20)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Prince Farming made it all the way to Andi’s fantasy suites episode before being eliminated. He returned as the star of The Bachelor Season 19.
DWTS Partner: Witney Carson
Placement: Fifth place
Jake Pavelka (Season 10)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Jake made his first Bachelor Nation appearance during The Bachelorette Season 5. The pilot was chosen to lead The Bachelor Season 14, and his relationship with Vienna Girardi was a hot topic of discussion. Their relationship didn’t last, which was a surprise to no one.
DWTS Partner: Chelsie Hightower
Placement: Seventh place
Melissa Rycroft (Seasons 8 & 15)
Bachelor Nation Origin Story: Melissa got engaged to Jason Mesnick during The Bachelor Season 13, but he broke up with her to be with Molly Malaney.
DWTS Partner: Tony Dovolani
Placement: Third place (Season 8) / First place (Season 15)
