The Bachelorette

JILLIAN HARRIS, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who had hoped Jason Mesnick would be her best friend, soul mate and future husband on the just-completed hit season of "The Bachelor," now has her own opportunity to find true love.An instant fan favorite on the last edition of "The Bachelor," Jillian, 29, immediately charmed America with her irrepressible humor and emotional honesty. She currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works as a restaurant interior designer, successfully supervising projects in both Canada and the U.S. The vivacious and energetic Jillian always lives life to the fullest. An only child, hailing from a tight-knit family, she is excited at the thought of starting her own family and is ready to find her soul mate. Jillian is confident that she can find the love of her life on "The Bachelorette." Plus, for the first time ever, the Bachelorette will have 30 suitors to choose from.This season's premiere begins with eligible men arriving from all over the U.S. to try and win Jillian's heart. Each is more handsome than the next with standout personalities. All of the men saw Jillian on "The Bachelor" and can't wait to meet her.Among the men are a sophisticated Latin lover who doesn't care if the other guys get rubbed the wrong way, a soulful country singer with bad boy appeal, a hunky all-American pilot, a confident Alpha male who isn't afraid to stir up trouble and a charming country boy with a heart of gold. There's also an Olympic cyclist, a break dance instructor, a pizza entrepreneur, a commercial pilot and a wine maker, as well as a successful lawyer, general contractor, business developer and an oil and gas consultant. There is no one archetype and Jillian can choose whomever she wants.First out of the limo is Kiptyn, a California business developer who wows Jillian with his amazing good looks and quiet charm. Bryan, a hunky high school coach from Oklahoma, starts the evening by literally scooping Jillian up in his arms. One by one, the men emerge from the limo to greet Jillian.Once inside, Jillian lives every woman's dream -- surrounded by 25 handsome men -- all there just for her. As the biggest night of her life begins, so does the competition between the men. Juan, a general contractor, tries to woo Jillian with his Latin style, and country crooner Wes charms Jillian with a song. But what will happen when Michael, a break dance instructor, and Greg, an entrepreneur, face off in heated dance-off?Then, when five striking handsome late arrivals crash the party, Jillian becomes the first Bachelorette to have 30 suitors -- 30! -- battle over her. Tanner P., an engaging Texan financial analyst, reveals to Jillian that he is secretly obsessed with her feet. And Ed, a wealthy technology consultant from Chicago, makes an impact on Jillian with his understated confidence. Tensions mount and sparks fly as the bachelors vie for the first impression rose. Finally, Jillian must eliminate 10 of the 30 men, leaving 20 to compete for her affections and, in the end, her heart.