What 25 Of The Bachelorette's Hottest Contestants Are Up To Now

Ben Smith was a contestant on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette," which began with Clare Crawley and, once she left the show, continued with Tayshia Adams. He was the runner-up for Adams' portion of the season. Smith's time on the show was meaningful, as the army veteran opened up about a number of important issues, including his struggle with bulimia and his past suicide attempts. Rarely do we see that kind of depth from Bachelor Nation conversations, particularly in discussions initiated by male contestants.

Smith is extremely active on social media and has used his fame to promote Rodeo Athletic (formerly Bodybuilding Club), his "strength and conditioning" gym located in Los Angeles, right near The Grove. He offers in-person training, online training, and nutrition guides, and also sells clothing and merch with the brand's name. Smith's Instagram is basically one big gym ad, but since it involves lots of goofy humor and very short shorts, we're cool with it. 

Smith has also used social media and his business to promote causes he cares about, such as LGBTQ rights. For instance, in December 2021, he put on a charity workout for The Trevor Project, a non-profit focused on LGBTQ youth suicide prevention. Like most reality stars, Smith does Cameo and promotes the occasional random product, but we appreciate his focus on truly connecting with fans by posting funny photos, doing Q&As, and even sharing his music playlists.

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With all of his post-show accomplishments, it is easy to forget that Chris Lambton first came to prominence as a contestant on Season 6 of "The Bachelorette." Lambton was the runner-up for Ali Fedotowsky's final rose, but he left the show with enough notoriety that he was able to translate it into a career in media. Lambton has appeared on numerous home improvement programs, capitalizing on his skills as a landscaper. He is one of the judges on the Discovery+ show "Clipped," alongside Martha Stewart, and has appeared on HGTV and DIY shows such as "HGTV Dream Home," "Tree House Special," "HGTV SmartHome," HGTV's Rose Parade, and more.

In 2017, Lambton briefly had his own show, "Lawn & Order," which he co-hosted for HGTV. He has also been a host on "Yard Crashers" and co-hosted "Going Yard," so if you need some tips for curb appeal, he's your guy. His co-host is wife Peyton Lambton (née Wright), a fellow Bachelor Nation alum whom he met through a mutual friend (per his website bio). 

The couple celebrated being married for a decade, and they live with their two children in Cape Cod, where Lambton grew up. Alongside his brother, he also runs his family's landscaping business, E. Lambton Landscaping, and together with his wife, has a line of outdoor products for sale on HSN. In 2021, Lambton told the New York Post that he was at one time being considered to be The Bachelor, but it seems that things worked out just fine anyway.

Let's go way back to Season 5 of "The Bachelorette," which aired in 2009 and featured Jillian Harris in the leading role. Harris' runner-up was Kiptyn Locke, a drop-dead gorgeous business developer from Encinitas, California. Locke also appeared on the inaugural season of "Bachelor Pad," which was the precursor to "Bachelor in Paradise." He did not make it to the end there, either. Luckily, he seems to be doing well and living life to the fullest. Per his LinkedIn, Locke is living in California and working at LabArchives, a San Diego company where he serves as a vice president.

According to Us Weekly, Locke became a father in 2015 with his then-girlfriend Samm Murphy. "It's in my hard wiring, being a dad is something I've always felt like I was meant to do," he told the publication at the time. "I've been very lucky to have an amazing family and role models in my life. Now it's my turn to pay that forward." Locke's Instagram shows no traces of Murphy, but it is heavily focused on his son, Koltyn. The hands-on dad can be seen giving haircuts, visiting Legoland, and teaching his son to skateboard. They even snorkel together, and it is beyond adorable.

We did not include a lot of Bachelor Nation's most visible media personalities, if only because there is no need to find out where someone like Chris Bukowski – who has appeared on six total seasons within the franchise — is. But we made an exception for the extremely charismatic and incredibly attractive Tyler Cameron, who seems to be everywhere as of late. Cameron has utilized his 15 minutes of reality TV fame like few other men, and he seems poised to have a long-lasting career in entertainment in some capacity. With 2.2 million Instagram followers, his popularity cannot be underestimated, and it is no surprise that he allegedly turned down being The Bachelor. "Really, my heart wasn't in it. ...I want to see what the world has to offer me now," Cameron said on the "BroBible" podcast.

Cameron was a contestant on Season 15 of "The Bachelorette," where he vied for Hannah Brown's hand. Since then, he has published a book, "You Deserve Better," and done guest spots on shows like "Single Parents" and "Saturday Night Live." In early 2022, he appeared as a contestant on Fox's "The Real Dirty Dancing," a dance competition show inspired by the iconic 1987 film. He has also continued to model, and has been a tabloid staple due to his tendency to date famous women, such as Gigi Hadid and (reportedly) Kristin Cavallari. He partnered with HomeGoods for a campaign, but we prefer his thirst trap posts if we are being honest.

Jason Tartick did not make it to the end on Season 14 of "The Bachelorette," but Becca Kufrin's loss has meant another Bachelorette's gain. Tartick is engaged to Kaitlyn Bristowe, Season 11's leading lady, and the two have reportedly been planning their wedding. The pair started dating shortly after Bristowe ended things with her season's winner, Shawn Booth, and they appear to be madly in love. 

Tartick did, however, have to quit his job after landing in hot water when Bristowe discussed details of their sex life on her podcast, "Off the Vine" (per Page Six). No worries for Tartick, who has rebounded quite nicely with a slew of business endeavors. 

Tartick's book, "The Restart Roadmap," was released in April 2022 and focuses on career change and finance resets. This is the first in a two-book deal, according to his personal website. His company, Restart, is similarly focused and offers consulting, investing, and speaking services. The entrepreneur has a "Restart_Reset" Instagram with more than 100,000 followers (he has closer to 900,000 on his personal account). Finally, he is the host of "Trading Secrets," a podcast centered on personal finance, money, and careers. Though they are still very much in the spotlight, Tartick and Bristowe live in Nashville, which allows them to keep a healthy distance from Hollywood and all of its trappings.

Ben Zorn was a contestant on Season 11 of "The Bachelorette," where he made it to week six in the quest for Kaitlyn Bristowe's love. He also appeared on Season 4 of "Bachelor in Paradise," but quit after only a few weeks. Zorn was already a fitness professional when he joined the show, so it makes sense that he would have continued on with this career post-show. He labels himself as a "fitness trainer" on his Instagram, which has more than 200,000 followers, and has online bios selling himself as a "personal trainer and lifestyle coach" in the San Francisco Bay metro area.

In addition to working in fitness, Zorn also appears to have a second career in medical technology. Per his LinkedIn, he has been working full-time in medical device sales since January 2020. Prior to this, he worked at a variety of local gyms and fitness clubs in addition to running his business, Zorn Fitness. According to Us Weekly, Zorn married dental hygienist Stacy Santinela in July 2021, with fellow reality stars Matt Donald and Derek Peth in attendance. 

The Zorns have a beautiful one-year-old son who features heavily on his dad's Instagram. In an interview with the official Bachelor Nation site, Ben Zorn shared how being in the franchise had influenced his life: "It really helped me talk about how I was feeling and what I was going through, which has made me a better man and a better person," he explained. The dad said he was excited to someday teach his son sports.

"The Bachelorette" has never had a problem recruiting handsome former professional athletes to appear as suitors on the show. This has included hockey players, basketball players, baseball players, golfers, race car drivers, and even an Olympic cyclist (per Bleacher Report), but by far the most common seems to be former football players. From Ryan Hoag to Jesse Palmer to Colton Underwood, there has been no shortage of NFL stars, but Clay Harbor has always been one of our favorites. 

Harbor came under fire for a tweet about "The Bachelorette" lead Michelle Young, but we believe his explanation that his comment was taken incorrectly (via E! News). "Guys, when I said 'controversial opinion Michelle is the most beautiful bachelorette' I meant no disrespect," he tweeted in November 2021. "The controversial part is bc there has been so many beautiful women in that spot. (18 I think)."

Possibly offending tweet aside, Harbor always appeared to be sweet-natured and respectful during his time on Season 14 of "The Bachelorette," which he had to quit due to an injury he acquired on a group date. We also enjoyed him on Season 6 of "Bachelor in Paradise," so his post about appearing on a 2022 season of "BiP" is exciting. The nine-year NFL veteran also became a certified personal trainer as of February 2022, which he proudly announced on his Instagram. In addition to that, his website notes that he works as a professional speaker, offering webcasts, workshops, and keynotes. His Instagram is filled with shirtless workouts, love for his hometown of Chicago, and plenty of friendly Bachelor Nation faces.

While we have a soft spot for "The Bachelorette" contestant JJ O'Brien, we also want to acknowledge that he had one of the silliest job titles ever featured on the franchise. When he first appeared in Season 10, the Massachusetts native was credited as a "pantsapreneur." Even Bustle could not quite wrap their head around it, and the site wrote an entire article questioning O'Brien's profession. "So, what's a 'pantsapreneur'? Well, as far as I can tell, it's an entrepreneur of pants. Or, in O'Brien's case, his impossibly cool clothing line," wrote Christine DiStasio back in 2014. At the time, O'Brien had a clothing company called Hem House, though according to his LinkedIn, the company was only in operation for a year.

Pants aside, O'Brien is actually a very interesting and accomplished person, as one might expect of a Stanford University MBA graduate. He has had a number of jobs, including a Los Angeles-based health company, Persephone Health, that uses psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. O'Brien's Instagram also notes that he is the proprietor of Kloud9 Mulholland, which we assume to be an Airbnb or something of the sort. With less than 7,000 Instagram followers, O'Brien is leading a quiet life, but quiet does not always mean boring. His relationship status is unclear, and O'Brien is looking happy and healthy.

Businessman Alex Bordyukov is absolutely stunning, so we are not entirely shocked that he has appeared on "Bachelor" shows in not one, not two, but three different countries. He first came to our attention as one of Rachel Lindsay's suitors on Season 13 of "The Bachelorette." Though he did not make it all the way, Lindsay and eventual husband Bryan Abosolo lobbied for Bordyukov to become the next Bachelor in the press. "We actually agree on this one. We think it should be Alex," Abasolo told People back in 2017. "He's got a very quirky personality. I'm sure you saw the pants throughout the season, the jackets, the pants. But he's a really smart guy, good-looking dude."

Bordyukov never did become The Bachelor, but he has appeared on two international seasons of "Bachelor in Paradise" — first in Australia, and then in Canada. Outside of reality television, his daily life is more of a mystery. His LinkedIn says he is an Information Systems Supervisor, but this is the job he had when he went on the show, and his profile does not appear to have been updated in a long time. We do not even know if he still lives in the Detroit area, though at least some of his photos have a Michigan geotag. His relationship status is also unclear, though we can confirm through careful inspection of his Instagram that his abs remain impeccable.

When Ellen DeGeneres decided to play a little game with Tayshia Adams, the Bachelorette was asked to award some superlatives. After naming off several "best kisser" candidates, Adams was asked to pick a guy for "most awkward conversations." She slowly answered, "Spencer." So Adams and Spencer Robertson weren't meant to be. That said, have you seen his face? Between the sparkling green eyes and megawatt smile, we cannot get enough of gawking at Robertson. We also think he could have made more of an impact had he not been brought on so late into Season 16, as a new suitor for Adams once previous Bachelorette Clare Crawley exited after week four.

Robertson never got a chance to date Crawley, but once she broke up with Dale Moss, he subtly gave it a try via Instagram, putting his request for a date out on Stories (via People). Aside from that, he has stayed out of the news almost entirely. His LinkedIn states that he is still working as a water treatment engineer in San Diego, California, working for himself as President of Robertson Water Treatment. He is not very active on Instagram relative to many others, and half of his current shots include friends from Bachelor Nation, like Clay Harbor, Chasen Nick, Ivan Hall, and more.

We can't pronounce his last name, but that has not stopped us from lusting over Alex Woytkiw since he burst onto the scene in Season 12 of "The Bachelorette." Woytkiw made it until week seven before being eliminated by "Bachelorette" JoJo Fletcher, who ended up choosing Jordan Rodgers, with whom she is still in a relationship. Woytkiw continued on with the franchise when he appeared on "Bachelor in Paradise's" fourth season but lasted only one week there. We have no idea if the veteran is in a relationship, but his Instagram offers clear insight into his life and career.

Much of Woytkiw's Instagram is military-focused, though he also highlights his business pursuits by way of photos and videos of him using cameras. Per his LinkedIn, Woytkiw started his own content creation firm, The Regiment Media, in April 2020. His twin brother is one of his partners, and he serves as Chief of Operations (the brother is Chief of Production). The entrepreneur lives in West Palm Beach, according to his LinkedIn and the plethora of sunny photos on his Instagram, but seemingly loves to travel. He has posted photos in a variety of locales, including Thailand and Bali.

Dr. Joe Park made it all the way to week seven on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette," before he was dumped by Tayshia Adams. In his time on the air, he made many fans, including Entertainment Weekly's Kristin Baldwin, who called him "the purest soul ever" when she interviewed him post-show. We could not really argue even if we wanted to, because the New York City-based doctor has only continued to impress us since Season 16's end. The anesthesiologist not only kept working throughout the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, in one of the hardest-hit cities, but he also took the time to create and post a lot of informative videos for the public on his Instagram.

There is no relationship information on Park's social media, but we were able to decipher a few interesting tidbits about his life despite the fact that he is not an especially active poster. We learned that he volunteers for an organization called Mercy Ships, and that he is devoted to healthcare equality. The hot doc also likes to surf, run marathons, and hang with his fellow "The Bachelorette" alums. We hope to see Park on our screens again and, according to his interview with EW, that may be a possibility. "Though I didn't unfortunately find love on this show, I realized that love is possible from this show," he said, when asked if he would be up for "Bachelor in Paradise" in the future. "I think it's something you have to evaluate when [the opportunity] happens."

Like many Bachelor Nation alums, Jeremy Anderson appears to have a complicated relationship with the "Bachelor" franchise. He was on "The Bachelorette" in 2008, lasting until week seven on Season 4 before DeAnna Pappas eliminated him. He did not appear to be a fan of production when he gave an interview to The Dallas Observer in 2015 and called producers "satanic little people." However, he can be seen in a curious YouTube video making the case for why he would be a good fit for "The Bachelor." As reported by WXPI (via wn.com), Anderson was arrested in 2014 for theft, but little is known about the case.

Anderson's beautiful 2015 wedding can still be found featured on Martha Stewart's website. He and bride Megan Sherrod (a portrait photographer), featured their first two kids as a part of the beach ceremony. Bachelor Nation's Sean Lowe was one of Anderson's groomsmen (Lowe appeared on Season 8 of "The Bachelorette" and was The Bachelor for Season 17). 

On the career front, Anderson has had a number of positions since leaving the firm Hunton & Williams LLP in 2010 — which he first left to be on the show before being rehired, according to Above the Law's reporting. Anderson stays pretty quiet online, but if his LinkedIn is up to date, he is working for himself in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, for a law office called J.C. Anderson Law, P.C., which he founded in 2010.