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Fans of ABC’s The Bachelor<\/em> and The Bachelorette<\/em> probably know that tonight’s episode, the Hometown Dates, is one of the most watched of every season. We know you’re all waiting for the drama to unfold.<\/p>\n

In honor of the pivotal Hometown Date episode, we decided to take a trip back to seasons past and remember all of our favorite contestants from our own hometown. You might be surprised to see what they’re doing now.<\/p>\n

Amidst the roses, the tears, the booze, and the awkward returns, here are our favorite Chicagoan contestants from The Bachelor<\/em> and The Bachelorette<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Nick Viall<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: ABC.com<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Age:<\/strong> 36<\/p>\n

Occupation:<\/strong> Software Sales Executive<\/p>\n

Seasons:<\/strong> The Bachelorette Season 10 (Andi Dorfman); The Bachelorette Season 11 (Kaitlyn Bristowe); Bachelor in Paradise Season 3; The Bachelor Season 21<\/p>\n

Relationship Status:<\/strong> Wait to find out on Monday, March 13!<\/p>\n

Best Moment:<\/strong> His look of terror after getting awkwardly choked by Jasmine in episode six.<\/p>\n

\n

Amber James<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: ABC\/Craig Sjodin via Wet Paint<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Age:<\/strong> 29<\/p>\n

Occupation:<\/strong> Bartender<\/p>\n

Seasons:<\/strong> The Bachelor Season 19 (Chris Soules); The Bachelor Season 20 (Ben Higgins); Bachelor in Paradise Season 2<\/p>\n

Relationship Status:<\/strong> In a relationship<\/p>\n

Best Moment:<\/strong> Her surprise return to steal Ben’s heart in Season 20.<\/p>\n

\n

Clint Arlis<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: ABC\/Craig Sjodin via Wet Paint<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Age:<\/strong> 28<\/p>\n

Occupation:<\/strong> Architectural Engineer<\/p>\n

Seasons:<\/strong> The Bachelorette Season 11 (Kaitlyn Bristowe)<\/p>\n

Relationship Status:<\/strong> Still bro-ing, it seems<\/p>\n

Best Moment:<\/strong> When he declared his love for JJ during their ongoing hot tub bromance.<\/p>\n

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<\/h3>\n

Chris Bukowski<\/h3>\n
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Age:<\/strong> 30<\/p>\n

Occupation:<\/strong> Corporate Sales Director<\/p>\n

Seasons:<\/strong> The Bachelorette Season 8 (Emily Maynard); The Bachelorette Season 10 (Andi Dorfman); Bachelor in Paradise Season 1; Bachelor in Paradise Season 2<\/p>\n

Relationship Status:<\/strong> In a relationship<\/p>\n

Best Moment:<\/strong> When he shockingly interrupted Emily’s rose ceremony.<\/p>\n

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Featured Image Credit: ABC<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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