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Even though she's still in the thick of filming her season of The Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock says she's sure of what she wants and doesn't want in a mate.

"I like someone who's spontaneous and adventurous and enjoys every aspect of life. And not to get too serious, but someone who could be my best friend and be a support system, someone who I can see as the father of my kids," the 26-year-old tells PEOPLE.

Her inspiration is very close to home. "My parents have been together 40 years and married for 35," she says. "My dad has her back no matter what, and she's so affectionate to him. They act like they are 16."

A deal breaker, Hartsock says, is "someone who is selfish and doesn't want kids, because I really do want a family."

For now, Hartsock says her focus is on the fellows who have been trying to woo her since filming began in March.

"I'm not going to lie. I have a great group of guys," she says, allowing that the first night meeting her 25 potential suitors "was overwhelming. ... Luckily, I know how it is, so I empathized with them and their nerves."

Hartsock's season of The Bachelorette premieres May 27 on ABC.

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SEASON PREMIERE


FAN FAVORITE DESIREE HARTSOCK BEGINS HER OWN SEARCH FOR LOVE WHEN THE NINTH EDITION OF THE HIT ROMANCE REALITY SERIES, "THE BACHELORETTE," PREMIERES MONDAY, MAY 27, ON ABC


This Season's Highlights Include Extraordinary Trips to Germany, Spain and the Island of Madeira,
Special Rap Music Video by Soulja Boy and VIP Concerts by Darius Rucker, Andy Grammer,
Kate Earl and Matt White


Desiree Hartsock and the Bachelor Nation faithful thought she would happily end up with America's favorite Bachelor, Sean Lowe. After struggling to regain the relationship they once had, Sean and Desiree seemed to be on the right track - until the hometown dates. Millions watched, stunned, as Sean sent Desiree home, and they fell even more in love with her as she struggled to tell him he was making a big mistake. Now it's time for Desiree to call the shots when she gets a second opportunity to find love in the ninth edition of "The Bachelorette," the female version of ABC's hit romance reality series, premiering MONDAY, MAY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.


Desiree, 27, moved numerous times with her family as a youth and eventually settled in Colorado. Although her family was of modest means, they were rich in love. Their values helped guide Desiree to become an industrious, passionate and creative woman who is working hard to make her dreams come true. She is confident that in the future she will be a bridal gown designer with her own boutique. But Desiree's ultimate dream is to find a love like the one her parents share. Married for 35 years, they've always supported and appreciated one another. This spunky, athletic and artistic woman is eagerly looking for a life filled with spontaneity, love and laughter. And she is positive, after falling in love on "The Bachelor," that she can find her soul mate on "The Bachelorette."


On the premiere, "Episode 901," Desiree begins her Cinderella journey when Chris Harrison welcomes her to her new home, a cliffside Malibu estate, and gives her the keys to a brand new Bentley convertible. Her transformation is complete as she slips into a stunning silvery confection of a gown fit for a princess. At the mansion, Desiree's anxiety falls away as her 25 eager suitors catch their first glimpse of her: One nervous guy tries to sweep her off her feet with a romantic dance move, but falls flat; a sleight-of-hand artist makes something special magically appear for Desiree; a hunky oil rig worker puts his amazing abs on display straight off; still another hopeful Prince Charming goes to the other extreme, showing up in a medieval suit of armor. But the one who steals her heart is the youngest bachelor ever to step out of a limo -- a four-year-old boy who is followed by his proud, single dad.


The 19 roses are brought out early, and with them the battle for Desiree's heart begins. The magician announces he is going to make the Bachelorette disappear, setting off a frenzy of guys stealing Desiree away in hopes of getting a rose. Once the first rose is awarded to one lucky fellow, a battle erupts between the jealous guys who will stop at nothing to get her attention: one man dazzles her with hip hop dance steps; the shirtless abs bachelor strips down completely and jumps in the pool -- but will this outrageous stunt get him a rose or a ticket home? Tensions mount as a dashing Venezuelan former soccer player tries to pull her outside to show her some dribbling moves and the other guys intervene. The fireworks really explode when one overzealous bachelor wants to show Desiree his own private "fantasy suite." Her reaction shocks the house! By the end of one of the most exciting nights of her life, Desiree is hopeful that one of the remaining 19 men will indeed be her Prince Charming.


A list of bachelors will be released shortly.


Desiree's hunt for Mr. Right will take place on some of the most romantic and adventurous dates ever, with exciting surprises in store for both her and the bachelors as they travel the world for intimate dates in Atlantic City, NJ; Germany, Spain, the island of Madeira and other exciting locations.


A jam packed schedule in Los Angeles will have Desiree surprising one lucky man with a day of wedding-themed events. Then, after a VIP view from atop of the Hollywood sign, they enjoy a private performance by R&B pop-rock singer Andy Grammer. Fourteen enthusiastic men join Desiree to make a rap video with superstar Soulja Boy. A dodge ball group date ends up with someone making an emergency room visit, but Desiree treats one man to a private concert by soul/pop/gospel singer Kate Earl. Danger lurks as Desiree and one special guy try to take love to new heights when they join dance troupe "Bandaloop" who perform on the side of a glass skyscraper suspended by cables. Then it's "Hi-Ho, Silver! Away!" as five rugged guys learn how to perform stunts from professionals at a cowboy boot camp and compete for a ticket with Desiree to a VIP screening of Disney's eagerly awaited upcoming release, "The Lone Ranger," starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. It's onward to Atlantic City, but wait until 11 of the men discover they'll compete for the first-ever coveted title of "The Bachelorette's Mr. America." Desiree and one bachelor also visit the area devastated by Hurricane Sandy and meet a couple who were victims of the storm. What Desiree and her date decide to do brings the couple to tears. Country chart-topper Darius Rucker plays a part in the heart-wrenching surprise.


An excited Bachelorette makes her first trip to Europe, taking the remaining men to Germany, exploring beautiful, historic Munich on an individual date -- which culminates with a VIP concert by rock/pop artist Matt White -- then taking a group of the guys up the Alps to the tallest peak in Germany for a day of sledding. Continuing the European tour, the group travel to romantic Barcelona. A world famous soccer stadium is the site for six men to suit up and compete against a professional team - but there's a jaw-dropping twist. The idyllic island of Madeira is the backdrop for a special date in its capital city, Funchal, complete with a stroll through lush tropical gardens, tobogganing down the town's steep winding streets and a performance by a Fado singer. On a one-on-one date, Desiree takes her suitor up a winding road through the clouds to the mountain peak of Pico do Arieiro for a romantic picnic and a fireworks display. Finally, after the crucial hometown dates, three lucky men travel with Desiree to an exotic destination for some of the most intimate and sensual overnight dates ever. The Bachelorette will have traveled the world again for love, but will she finally make her own fairytale come true?


As in the past, men will continue to be eliminated each week, but if at any point along the way a bachelor should decide that he's no longer interested in the Bachelorette, he can reject her invitation to continue dating. Two lucky men will meet her family, and she will visit the final bachelors' hometowns for a slice of their lives in an effort to determine the man with whom she is most compatible -- but there are surprises in store for Emily that will shake her world. At the end of the journey, the Bachelorette may quite possibly have found true love. But the big question is: After all of this, will he pop the question, and will she say yes?

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And as a very special bonus, viewers will get a sneak peek at the upcoming new season of "The Bachelorette" with Desiree Hartsock, premiering Monday, May 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
ABC Television Network PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT - BACHELORETTE CONFERENCE CALL WITH DESIREE HARTSOCK (5/15)

"THE BACHELORETTE" PRESS CALL FEATURING DESIREE HARTSOCK


Ninth Edition of ABC's Popular Romance Reality Series Premieres Monday, May 27

WHO: Desiree Hartsock and the Bachelor Nation faithful thought she would happily end up with America's favorite Bachelor, Sean Lowe. Their relationship started off incredibly strong, but somewhere along the way Desiree lost her confidence. After struggling to regain what they once had, Sean and Desiree seemed to be on the right track - until the hometown dates. Millions watched, stunned, as Sean sent Desiree home, and they fell even more in love with her as she struggled to tell him he was making a big mistake. Now it's time for Desiree to call the shots when she gets her second chance to find love, starring in the ninth edition of ABC's hit romance reality series, "The Bachelorette."


WHAT: An opportunity to interview Desiree Hartsock in support of "The Bachelorette," premiering MONDAY, MAY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.


WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 12:30 p.m., ET / 11:30 p.m., CT / 9:30 a.m., PT

CALL INFO: IT IS NECESSARY TO RSVP TO RECEIVE THE CONFERENCE TELEPHONE NUMBER AND CONFERENCE CODE!


Title: ABC Conference Call: "The Bachelorette"
Please plan to dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.


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More information about "The Bachelorette"
On the premiere, "Episode 901," Desiree begins her Cinderella journey when Chris Harrison welcomes her to her new home, a cliffside Malibu estate, and gives her the keys to a brand new Bentley convertible. Her transformation is complete as she slips into a stunning silvery confection of a gown fit for a princess. At the mansion, Desiree's anxiety falls away as her 25 eager suitors catch their first glimpse of her: One nervous guy tries to sweep her off her feet with a romantic dance move, but falls flat; a sleight-of-hand artist makes something special magically appear for Desiree; a hunky oil rig worker puts his amazing abs on display straight off; still another hopeful Prince Charming goes to the other extreme, showing up in a medieval suit of armor. But the one who steals her heart is the youngest bachelor ever to step out of a limo -- a four-year-old boy who is followed by his proud, single dad.


The 19 roses are brought out early, and with them the battle for Desiree's heart begins. The magician announces he is going to make the Bachelorette disappear, setting off a frenzy of guys stealing Desiree away in hopes of getting a rose. Once the first rose is awarded to one lucky fellow, a battle erupts between the jealous guys who will stop at nothing to get her attention: one man dazzles her with hip hop dance steps; the shirtless abs bachelor strips down completely and jumps in the pool -- but will this outrageous stunt get him a rose or a ticket home? Tensions mount as a dashing Venezuelan former soccer player tries to pull her outside to show her some dribbling moves and the other guys intervene. The fireworks really explode when one overzealous bachelor wants to show Desiree his own private "fantasy suite." Her reaction shocks the house! By the end of one of the most exciting nights of her life, Desiree is hopeful that one of the remaining 19 men will indeed be her Prince Charming.

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DESIREE BEGINS HER SEARCH FOR THAT ONE SPECIAL MAN WHEN
"THE BACHELORETTE" PREMIERES, MONDAY, MAY 27, ON ABC


Desiree's Suitors Are Revealed...Who is the Man in the Suit of Armor,
The Abs Man and the Youngest Man to Ever Climb Out of a Limo?

What do a Cuban Casanova -- who is a gentle giant but might be too good to be true -- a hard charging federal prosecutor, a sexy former pro soccer player who is a single dad, a free spirited drilling fluid engineer with a captivating sense of humor, a self-proclaimed Southern gentleman who also is a single father, and a suave, debonair financial advisor with a dark secret in his past all have in common? They're all on the hunt for the new Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock, when the ninth edition of the female version of ABC's popular romance reality series, "The Bachelorette," premieres on MONDAY,
MAY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.


Desiree, 27, who grew up in a family of modest means but rich in love, meets 25 potential soul mates as she begins her own search for true love. In the premiere, "Episode 901," 25 eligible men come from all over to try and win Desiree's heart. Immediately the drama and one-upsmanship begin. Desiree's anxiety melts away as soon as the men start to compete to impress her: Larry, a nervous ER doctor, tries to break some romantic dance moves, but he's no Fred Astaire; Nick R., who plies his trade as a professional magician, displays his talents to Desiree; a shirtless Zak W., a hunky oil rig worker, displays an outstanding six-pack to impress the Bachelorette; and Diogo appears like a knight in shining armor - literally. But the one who captures Desiree's heart is our youngest man to ever climb out of a limousine -- Ben's four-year-old adorable son, Brody, who accompanies his single dad.


The battle for Desiree's attention and affection has only begun. The 19 roses come out early. Nick R. sets off a commotion as the men rush to get time alone with the Bachelorette. After Desiree gives out the first rose, a jealous frenzy erupts between the guys. Brad, who is a part-time DJ, sparkles with some hip hop dance moves. Fearless, topless Zak W. strips down to his underwear and dives into the pool. But how will Desiree react to this immodest stunt? Strikingly handsome Juan Pablo, a former pro soccer player, attempts to give the Bachelorette a private dribbling lesson. However, before too long, the rest of the men jump into the action. And Jonathan drops a bombshell when he decides the time is right to invite Desiree into his own special "fantasy suite," which leads to an explosive reaction.


Some bachelors with early roses can relax, but the others are very apprehensive as the season's first rose ceremony begins. Finally, Desiree will have the 19 men who will move into the mansion and continue on the quest for her heart.


Desiree's 25 suitors are:


Ben, 28, an entrepreneur from Dallas, TX
Brad, 27, an accountant from Denver, CO
Brandon, 26, a painting contractor from Costa Mesa, CA
Brian, 29, a financial advisor from Baltimore, MD
Brooks, 28, a marketing consultant from Salt Lake City, UT
Bryden, 26, an Iraq War veteran from Missoula, MT
Chris, 27, a mortgage broker from Seattle, WA
Dan, 30, a beverage sales director from Las Vegas, NV
Diogo, 29, a ski resort manager from Lake Tahoe, CA
Drew, 27, a digital marketing analyst from Scottsdale, AZ
James, 27, an advertising executive from Chicago, IL
Jonathan, 26, a lawyer from Hickory, NC
Juan Pablo, 31, a former pro soccer player from Miami, FL
Kasey, 29, an advertising executive from San Luis Obispo, CA
Larry, 34, an ER doctor from Berkeley, CA
Micah, 32, a law student from Denver, CO
Michael G., 33, a federal prosecutor from Miami Beach, FL
Mike R., 28, a dental student from Dallas, TX
Mikey T., 30, a plumbing contractor from Winfield, IL
Nick M., 27, an investment advisor from Charlotte, NC
Nick R, 26, a tailor and magician from Chicago, IL
Robert, 30, an advertising entrepreneur from Los Angeles, CA
Will, 28, a banker from Chicago, IL
Zack K., 28, a book publisher from Newport Beach, CA
Zak W., 31, a drilling fluid engineer from Mico, TX

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'Bachelorette' Desiree Hartsock: 'There's gonna be tears'

Desiree Hartsock's journey as "The Bachelorette" is just under two weeks away from premiering on ABC. She spoke with the press Wednesday (May 15) about her time on the show -- though she won't dish about the outcome.

"The journey was incredibly emotional and it was really surprising throughout, but unfortunately I can't comment on [the outcome] at this time," says Desiree. "I'm glad that I did decide to do the show. I was satisfied with my decisions throughout, I followed and trusted my heart."

Night one of her season starts off with a bang, including a rather awkward situation involving a Fantasy Suite.

"It was very uncomfortable, but I kind of took it like I would in my day-to-day life -- I disregarded his behavior and didn't stand for it," Desiree tells Zap2it. But that was just a minor blip on the radar, because she was "surprised by how many amazing men there were."

Desiree adds that it's an experience she had to really consider, but it ultimately worked out well as a personal journey.

"It is very emotional and it's a personal journey, so I needed to make sure I wanted to share that with the world," says Desiree. "The feelings that do develop are very real ... Yes, there's gonna be tears. But I really wanted to go on this show with all of my emotions being shown."

"The Bachelorette" premieres Monday, May 27 on ABC.

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Desiree Hartsock on The Bachelorette: "There's Going to Be Tears!" Plus, Will Her Brother Appear?

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It's not one of the 25 contestants people are talking about leading up to The Bachelorette's season nine premiere on May 27, it's Desiree Hartsock's brother, Nate!

Des' brother made headlines during the last season of The Bachelor when he got into an intense confrontation with Sean Lowe during the hometown visit, after which she was eliminated from the ABC reality hit. The bridal stylist (who designed her dress in the third episode's rose ceremony!) reveals that her brother will be on the show this season, saying, "He was actually very supportive, so he will meet the men!"

But didn't he think The Bachelor was just for playboys, so how did he react to his sister becoming the Bachelorette? Plus, what did Des learn from Sean?

"That was a very Sean-specific conversation and it was because he saw that Sean wasn't right for me," Desiree explains of her brother's infamous fight with Sean last season. "But he is very supporting of me being able to choose and decide what's right for me."

And if her brother isn't bringing the drama, it seems like some of the contestants might! "There are a lot of strong yet emotional men this season, so they do stand up for themselves so that does create a lot of drama," she teases. (One guy makes reportedly makes a play for the fantasy suite on the first night, with Des saying, "It was very uncomfortable, but I kind of took it as a I would in my day-to-day life and kind disregarded his behavior and didn't stand for it!")

So will there be tears? "There's going to be tears, but I really wanted to go onto this show with all of my emotions being shown, so viewers can really see where I am coming from."


As for what she learned from her previous beau Sean, Desiree says, "I learned from Sean I took each and every day separately and really focused on each and every relationship, and I believe Sean was really good at that."

Though Desiree was devastated when Sean sent her home, she says she was emotionally ready to do the show. "I was past that and I knew Sean and I weren't meant to be together," she explains. "I did have to take time on my own to think about it because it is very emotional and it's a personal journey, so I needed to make sure I could share that with the world."

While she can't say if she ends the season engaged or even dating one of the 25 hopefuls, Des says, "I'm glad I did decide to do the show and I was satisfied with my decision throughout. I followed and trusted my heart the best show. I feel I stayed true to myself throughout."

The Bachelorette premieres Monday, May 27 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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Interview: The Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock Talks Sean Lowe, Her Brother and More

Posted by Shari May 15th, 2013 |

What was the biggest surprise for you on the first night? I was surprised by how many amazing men there were….and good looking.

Did you end up finding love on The Bachelorette? The journey was incredibly and emotional and really amazing throughout. (She wasn’t allowed to reveal if she chose someone or not.)

Are you happy with your journey overall? Are you glad you did it? I am glad I did the show. I followed and trusted my heart and stayed true to myself throughout.

Is your brother on the show and did he meet the men? My brother was very supportive and he did meet the men.

What do you feel that you learned by competing for Sean and did you learn anything from Sean’s strategies? I learned from Sean, I took each and every day separately. I was able to put myself in the guys shoes to understand what they are feeling.

Do you feel like you were ready to jump into this role when it happened and do you feel you believed in the process? Definitely, I chose to do the show because the feelings you develop are very real. I was upset when Sean sent me home. I knew Sean and I weren’t meant to be together and I figured why not give it a chance.

Did you cry at all this season? If so – what happened? There were tears. I wanted to go on the show with all my emotions being shown so the audience could understand what I was going through.

When you were first approached about being The Bachelorette did you jump or did you do some soul searching? I did have to take the time to think about it.

Is there any drama with the men this season? There are a lot of strong and emotional men this season. They do stand up for themselves.

What are you looking for in a man? Someone who is spontaneous, adventurous, someone who could ultimately understand me and be my best friend.

What was it like getting back to normal life after filming The Bachelorette? Has it effected your career? I’ve been able to adapt pretty easily. I haven’t gotten back to work as a bridal stylist but I would love to pursue my designs.

Did your brother have a change of heart from The Bachelor or was it Sean Lowe specific? That was a Sean specific conversation and it was because he thought Sean wasn’t right for me.

How was the experience overall? Overall the experience was an emotional journey and there were a lot of surprises. Overall, it was a journey of love and love isn’t always going to be happy. It has its ups and downs.

What do you do diet wise ? I naturally eat a pretty healthy diet. I did have a trainer prior to the show for a couple of weeks to get fit. Mainly just weights and circuits.

At the beginning of the show, what factors were you focused on when you tried to narrow down your search? You have to ask tough questions and see what they were like in past relationships and if they are ready to be in a relationship. As it continues, location and job becomes more important.

How do you feel about Sean compared to these men? A lot of the men are really unique and have different qualities than Sean. They are very spontaneous and creative.

Have any former Bachelorettes reached out to you? No – just some support from Ali via twitter.

What was the hardest question you had for the guys? I was straight forward – do you want to get married, do you want kids, where do you see yourself in the future? I wanted to make sure we aligned.

Most worried about this season? I don’t know if I ever had any worries.

Which former Bachelorette would you most compare yourself to? Ali’s free spirit is very similar to my own.

Where are some of your go to diet tips? Never let yourself go hungry and get outside – even just a walk to jumpstart your metabolism.

What does Desiree like to do? I love to hike, beach volleyball, I love to bike.

The clothes you wear on the show – are they your own? There is a stylist but there is a mixture of my own clothes too. I did design one of the rose ceremony dresses. The third episode.

Would you be willing to move? Regardless of it is from the show or my everyday life – I would be willing to move. Home is where the heart is.

Did you try and put yourself out there at all times? With Sean it was circumstantial because I wasn’t feeling it back from Sean. On the show, I did put it out there.

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Bachelorette' star Desiree Hartsock: My bachelors were very different from Sean Lowe
By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 05/15/2013


The Bachelorette star Desiree Hartsock's search for love on the ABC reality dating show's ninth season will begin on Monday, May 27 at 8PM ET/PT.

The Bachelorette star will be introduced to 25 bachelors all competing to win her heart, and the season's premiere will conclude with the 27-year-old bridal stylist from Los Angeles, CA, whittling the pack down to 19 during the first Rose Ceremony.

During a Wednesday conference call with reporters, Desiree talked to Reality TV World about her upcoming season of The Bachelorette and hinted at what viewers can expect to see.


Reality TV World: Could you tell us if you're at least happy with your journey on The Bachelorette overall and how things went your second time around on a reality dating show? For instance, are you glad you ended up deciding to star on the show or was it maybe not the great experience you had built it up to be?

Desiree Hartsock: I'm glad that I did decide to do the show and I am, I was satisfied with my decision throughout. I followed and trusted my heart the best I could, so I stayed true to myself throughout.

Reality TV World: At the beginning of the show, what factors -- such as maybe the distance between where you live or the men's careers or their past-relationship history -- were you focused on when trying to number down your search and how did those factors become increasingly more or less important to you as the show progressed after you really got to know the men?

Desiree Hartsock: Yeah, I think you do have to ask really tough questions and I think a key part is really seeing what they were like in past relationships and really finding out if they're ready to be here and continue on -- if it's going to be a serious relationship, if they're going to be ready for that.

So in the beginning, it's really gauging who is going to be there for the right reasons, and as it continued, I think that's where location and jobs really fall into line -- if you can see a future with that person.

Reality TV World: Based on what's been shown and discussed of your season so far, some of the men on your season seem really impressive. How do you feel in hindsight that Sean Lowe compared to these guys? Do some of them have similar qualities or are they completely different from him?

Desiree Hartsock: I actually, I mean, I would say I can't really compare. A lot of the men this season are very unique and really amazing men. They have different qualities than Sean had. I think a lot of them are very, very spontaneous and very creative.

Reality TV World: Would you be willing to move wherever the love of your life might live or are you hoping he'd move to Los Angeles? What changes were you willing to make in your life following the show had you ended up in a serious relationship?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, regardless of whether it's from the show or in my day to day life, I really take love as my priority. So I don't have roots anywhere and I really do feel like home is where the heart is, so I would definitely be willing to move wherever the love of my life is.

Reality TV World: During your time on The Bachelor with Sean, there were a couple times you got kind of closed off and sort of shut yourself down when you weren't sure if Sean was reciprocating some of the strong feelings you had for him. How would you say that's different from your behavior on The Bachelorette? Did you really try to put yourself out there at all times, and if so, how challenging was that?

Desiree Hartsock: That was very circumstantial because I wasn't feeling it back from Sean, but during this entire journey, I was really able to put honestly put my whole heart out there and just let it happen, whatever happens. It wasn't too challenging. I feel like that was very circumstantial.


My question is about the fantasy suite guy, Jonathan, how was that for you?

Desiree Hartsock: It was very uncomfortable, but I kind of took it like I would in my day to day life, and you know, kind of disregarded his behavior and didn't stand for it.

What surprised you most during your first night with the guys?

Desiree Hartsock: The biggest surprise, I was surprised by how many amazing men there were -- and good looking!

Reality TV World: Did you end up finding love on The Bachelorette and can you tell us if you're happily engaged?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, the journey was incredibly emotional and it was really surprising throughout, so unfortunately, I can't comment on that at this time.

In press materials, your overnight dates this season are said to be "some of the most intimate and sensual overnight dates ever." Can you talk a little bit about that? Is that true or not entirely accurate?

Desiree Hartsock: I have no idea (laughs) why those were the type of words used, because I actually just wanted those dates to be a time to talk away from the cameras. That's such a vital time to really see how someone is going to be in their day to day life, so I'm not sure exactly why -- maybe just because of the location.

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