The Bachelorette

In the season premiere, 25 eligible men -- including a real estate investor, a lawyer, a TV weatherman and an entertainment wrestler -- arrive from all over the country to try and win Ali's heart. Each is more handsome than the next, with standout personalities, and nothing can prepare Ali for the stunts the guys will do as they try to win her attention: one outdoorsman literally tries to reel her in, a hunky skier does a death-defying backflip off the limo and one man even gets down on one knee and proposes.Inside the mansion, the men are blown away about how incredibly gorgeous Ali looks in her slinky black dress -- and the battle of the bachelors begins, as each tries to make the best first impression on the stunning Bachelorette. An aspiring writer is the first to snag some alone time with Ali, sharing his very inspiring story, and another man scores some points with a sentimental scrapbook he made just for her. But one clever guy steals the show -- and Ali's attention -- with a heartfelt and hilarious song, accompanying himself on a ukulele.The competition heats up when Chris Harrison brings out the first impression rose. One bachelor seizes the moment to take Ali outside and teach her some sexy salsa steps. Another handsome suitor rips his shirt open to reveal his entertainment wrestling alter ego and a rugged country guy gives Ali a beautiful handcrafted wooden necklace to make clear his affections. But Ali grows concerned when one of the men uses his one-on-one time to warn her that there may be some men there for reasons other than love. Chris Harrison comes to the rescue as he brings in a ballot box and instructs the men to each write down the name of someone they feel isn't there for the right reasons. Tensions rise and tempers clash as the men size each other up and call each other out. As the men bicker, Ali scoops up the first impression rose and offers it to someone who swept her off her feet. When the votes are finally tallied, one bachelor gets an overwhelming number of votes. But even though he is a marked man, Ali gives him some private time to convince her that his intentions are sincere. But will he get a rose? By the end of the evening, Ali, who is having the time of her life, is optimistic that the man of her dreams is among this group of bachelors. She eliminates eight of the 25 men the first night, leaving 17 to compete for her affections and, in the end, her heart.