For more than a decade, single hopefuls have taken to "The Bachelor" and its spin-offs looking for love.
Every season of ABC's "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" typically starts with 25 people. And over the weeks, these are whittled down to the final two. But winning the season doesn't necessarily mean the couples will stay together. Sometimes, it's the runners-up who have better luck. Some have even become bachelors or bachelorettes in their own right.
Here's what the runners-up are up to now:
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Rehn was living in Miami where she spent four years working in pediatric physical therapy and two years as a Miami Heat dancer before heading to the first season of "The Bachelor" to win Alex Michel's heart.
Where is she now? She was later cast as the first bachelorette on ABC's spin-off show and ended up marrying her winner, Ryan Sutter. The couple married in 2003 and have two kids. She has since appeared on other reality shows, like "Dancing With the Stars," and even wrote a book.
Smith was in her senior year of college at the University of Alabama when she left to find love on Aaron Buerge's season.
Where is she now? She went back to school to finish her degree and is now married with two daughters. She works as a TV news anchor in Alabama and runs marathons.
Maher was a financial analyst from California before seeking love on the first season of "The Bachelorette" with Trista Rehn.
Where is he now? No idea. After having his heart broken, he did appear on "Extra" as a special correspondent, though.
