The season premiered on September 13, 2016. This season features 28-year-old Jasmine Lorimer, a hairstylist and from Kenora, Ontario.[1] Despite getting engaged during the finale, Wendt and Lorimer announced in April 2017, 11 months after their engagement (five months after it aired for viewers), that they had amicably parted ways.[2]
Contestants
The contestants were announced on August 9, 2016.[3]
Biographical information according to W Network's official series site, plus footnoted additions.[4]
Benoit Beauséjour-Savard and Kevin Wendt were chosen to compete at The Bachelor Winter Games as Team Canada. Beauséjour-Savard quit episode 2. Wendt and his partner, Ashley Iaconetti won and were in a relationship.
Beauséjour-Savard and Wendt both later returned to compete on the fifth season of Bachelor in Paradise. Beauséjour-Savard was eliminated week 3. Wendt split from Astrid Loch week 6, although they got back together after filming wrapped.
Mike Ogilvie, Chris Kotelmach and David Pinard later competed in the inaugural season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada. Kotelmach and Pinard were eliminated week 2. Ogilvie split from Stacy Johnson week 4. Wendt also returned as the bartender for the show.
One-on-one: Thomas. They take turns driving an ATV to a beach where they have dinner and Thomas talks about how he became a model. Thomas gets the rose.
Group Date: Chris, Benoit, Kevin P, Scott, Seth, Mike, Kyle and Drew. The men go to Tuff Gong studio where they divide into groups of two. Then they must write and perform their original songs to Jasmine. Group 1: Drew, Mike, Benoit, Scott. Group 2: Chris, Seth, Kevin P, Kyle. Group 2 wins and get more time with Jasmine while group 1 goes home. Kevin P gets the rose.
Second Group Date: Andrew, Mikhel, J.P, Wale and Kevin W. The men battle in wrestling matches and J.P is crowned the winner. Afterwards, Jasmine and the men head to a blue hole. Kevin W receives the rose.
David is the only one this week to not get a date. At the cock tail party, Jasmine confronts Seth about their awkward kiss and they question their compatibility. He asks for a second chance.
Rose Ceremony: Wale and Seth are eliminated, with Seth telling Jasmine they had no chemistry upon exit.