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TRANSCRIPT FROM THE MAY 15 "THE BACHELORETTE" TELECONFERENCE WITH DESIREE HARTSOCK

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Operator: Welcome to ABC's ""The Bachelorette" call with Cathy Rehl as the leader. This call is being recorded. By staying on this call, you are confirming that you consent to this recording. If you do not wish to be recorded, please disconnect from the call at this time.

Thank you. Ms. Rehl, you may begin your call.

Cathy Rehl: Hi everybody, and welcome to the first call of the season. We are happy to be back and happy because we have a really, really great addition to ""The Bachelorette" this time. And again, we premiere this time on Memorial Day Monday, May 27th.

One thing I do want to remind you of, and that is next week we have a really spectacular special for everybody, that I think everybody has been waiting for, which is our funniest moment, ""The Bachelor"'s Funniest Moments." That's on Tuesday the 21st, 8:00 to 9:00 Eastern. And there's some of those "Oh my God, I forgot they did that" moments; so that will be a good one.

Again, I will remind you that it's one question and a follow up. And with that, we can start the questions.

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen if you would like to ask a question, please press star then the number one on your telephone keypads.

Your first question comes from Andrea Reiher from Zap2it.

Andrea Reiher: Hi Desiree.

Desiree Hartsock: Hi.

Andrea Reiher: I really enjoyed the last preview part of the premiere and I really enjoyed watching your first episode.

Desiree Hartsock: Oh good.

Andrea Reiher: My question is about the fantasy suite guy; that was uncomfortable to say the least. 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.

Andrea Reiher: And what was the biggest surprise for you on the first night with the guys?

Desiree Hartsock: Biggest surprise, I was surprised by how many amazing men there were. And good looking.

Andrea Reiher: All right. Thank you so much.

Desiree Hartsock: Oh, you're welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Beth Kwiatkowski from Reality TV World.

Beth Kwiatkowski: Hi Desiree, how are you doing?

Desiree Hartsock: Hi, I'm good. How are you?

Beth Kwiatkowski: Great. So my first kind of obvious question is, did you end up finding love on "The Bachelorette"ette and could you tell us if you're happily engaged?

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

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Well, could you at least tell us, I guess, if you're, you know, happy with your journey overall and kind of how things went your second time around on a reality dating show? Like, 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: No, I'm glad that I did decide to do the show and I am, you know, I was satisfied through my, with my decision throughout. I followed and trusted my heart the best I could, so.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK ...

Desiree Hartsock: I feel I've been true to myself throughout.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK, thank you.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Shari Von Holten from Have U Heard.

Shari Von Holten: Hi Desiree.

Desiree Hartsock: Hi.

Shari Von Holten: Last season when you were on "The Bachelor", your brother proved to be quite the challenge during back hometown visit. Good to know if you met any of the men this season and if so, how did it go?

Desiree Hartsock: My brother, coming on to "The Bachelorette"ette, he actually was very supportive.

Shari Von Holten: OK.

Desiree Hartsock: And so, he will meet the men.

Shari Von Holten: OK, thank you.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Carrie Bell from People magazine.

Carrie Bell: Hey Desiree, how are you?

Desiree Hartsock: Good, how are you?

Carrie Bell: I'm doing well. I, my, I guess my question was, is what you feel like you learned, if anything, from being one of the, you know, contenders, I guess for lack of a better term, competing for Sean and if you learned anything from Sean specifically? Like if you took any of his strategies or, you know, because Sean was very specific about the way he was, he went about things and like letting people go early if he didn't, if he knew there was nothing. You know those sorts of things ...

Desiree Hartsock: Yes ...

Carrie Bell: If you learned anything from him or did you learn anything from your experience that you took into being the person making the decision.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes. You know, I went from Sean like, I took each and every day, you know, separately and really focused on each and every relationship. And I believe Sean was really good at that. From my experience being on "The Bachelor", I was able to put myself in the guys' shoes to really understand what they were feeling. I think I did that pretty well.

Carrie Bell: You, you know, having gone through it, you know, and obviously, you know, we talk to you, you know, when you were like "girl from Sean's season" and you were really upset I mean and you seemed really, you know, genuinely a little bit heartbroken. Do you feel like you were ready to jump into this when it happened and do you feel like you were in a, did you feel like you believed in the process because of how you felt having gone through the process?

Desiree Hartsock: Oh definitely. I mean I chose to do this show because the feelings that do develop are very real. And I, you know, I was upset when Sean sent me home but that just showed that, you know, the emotions are real and you really can fall for someone. But I mean before going on this show I had already been past that and I knew that Sean and I aren't meant to be together. And I figured why not give "The Bachelorette"ette a chance.

Cathy Rehl: OK.

Carrie Bell: Well, you know, and it makes a difference when you're in the driver's seat I think.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, it does.

Carrie Bell: All right, thanks.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Lindsey DiMattina from Hollywood.com.

Lindsey DiMattina: Hi Desiree, my first question is, did you cry at all this season and, if so, could you tell us about the first time you cried this season what happened?

Cathy Rehl: If you cried. It depends if that reveals anything. I don't know ...

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, I ...

Cathy Rehl: If you should talk about that.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, I will, I ...

Lindsey DiMattina: Maybe you could describe how your, maybe you could describe how you planned emotionally to prepare for the harder scenes that would come.

Desiree Hartsock: I mean yes, there's going to be tears. But I really wanted to go on this show with all of my emotions being shown so that every, you know, so that viewers can really see where I'm coming from.

Lindsey DiMattina: OK. And was there, you know, did your family give any tips on how to prepare for the next season? Like how to be emotionally prepared for next season? Maybe your brother?

Desiree Hartsock: I guess my family really, you know, just gave me the advice to stay true to who I am and to really trust my heart and be at peace with the decisions I was making.

Lindsey DiMattina: OK. Thank you.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Caryn Robbins from BroadwayWorld TV.

Caryn Robbins: Hi, how are you?

Desiree Hartsock: Good.

Caryn Robbins: I was wondering when you were first approached about becoming the next Bachelorette, did you jump at the opportunity or did it take a lot of soul searching before you agreed to do it?

Desiree Hartsock: 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 need to make sure I wanted to share that with the world.

Caryn Robbins: Yes. OK, great. Looking forward to the season.

Desiree Hartsock: Oh, thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from Catriona Wightman from Digital Spy.

Catriona Wightman: Hi Desiree.

Desiree Hartsock: Hi.

Catriona Wightman: So obviously in your season of "The Bachelor", there was a lot of drama with Tierra. Is there any drama with the men this season that you knew about?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, there are a lot of strong, yet emotional men this season. So they do stand up for themselves and that does create a lot of drama.

Catriona Wightman: OK. And were there any qualities that you were particularly looking for in a man?

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, I mean, I was looking for someone who's going to be spontaneous and adventurous while still being very supportive and caring. And, you know, someone who ultimately can understand me and be my best friend.

Catriona Wightman: OK, brilliant. Thank you so much.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Frank Lovece from Newsday.

Frank Lovece: Hi Desiree, how are you?

Desiree Hartsock: Good, how are you?

Frank Lovece: Good. What was it like getting back to normal life after living this fantasy life for a few weeks and has it affected your career as a bridal stylist?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, I've actually been able to adapt back into my life pretty easily. Just staying busy. And I guess, it hasn't affected, I mean I'm not, I haven't gone back to work as a bridal stylist, but I would love to pursue my passion in design.

Frank Lovece: So what are you doing for a living right now?

Desiree Hartsock: Well, I just got back recently. So I'm just getting back to my life and then I do want to work on my design.

Frank Lovece: Great, thanks.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Kara Spak from Chicago Sun Times.

Kara Spak: Hi, Desiree. I had a follow-up question about your brother, I think he was kind of one of the more intriguing characters on last season "The Bachelor". Can you kind of explain his change of heart from going to calling "The Bachelor" a playboy, I don't know if that was Sean-specific or, I kind of took it as like, just sort of a conceit of the show he didn't agree with, to him coming ...

Desiree Hartsock: No, no ...

Kara Spak: On the show in your season?

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, actually that was a very Sean-specific ...

Kara Spak: Oh, OK.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, it was a very Sean-specific conversation. And it was because he saw that Sean, you know, wasn't right for me. But he is very supportive of me being able to choose and really decide what's right for me.

Kara Spak: Are we going to see a lot of him? I mean I think people really like, you know, for good or for bad, people found him an intriguing part of the show.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, I mean he will, he will be on the show.

Operator: Your next question comes from Jennifer Peros from U.S. Weekly.

Jennifer Peros: Hey Desiree, thanks so much for chatting with us today.

Desiree Hartsock: Of course.

Jennifer Peros: So we see in the promo, you know, some standouts from night one. I mean obviously all the names have been released. Can you just maybe name a couple guys who right away you're like, oh OK, he's cool? And then we see that you have a knight in shining armor that shows up. I mean anyone else that stood out?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, I think you're really going to have to watch to ...

Jennifer Peros: Yes.

Desiree Hartsock: See all the different characters. Because there are a lot of unique entrances and also a lot of unique conversation.

Jennifer Peros: Cool. And then I mean, since you are a bridal stylist and someone who, you know, makes her living off of weddings, if you do end up with someone by the end of the season, and it does lead to marriage, have you thought about, you know, whether you would do a TV wedding or not?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, if I do end up with someone and when that time comes, I would really have to think about it because I would want my wedding to be small and intimate.

Jennifer Peros: So you don't think you would do a televised wedding?

Desiree Hartsock: I don't know. That would have to, I would have to think about it when that time comes, you know, comes.

Jennifer Peros: I see. Well, good luck. Thank you.

Desiree Hartsock: Thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from Ann Oldenburg from USA Today.

Ann Oldenburg: Hi, how are you?

Desiree Hartsock: Good.

Ann Oldenburg: So, how was the experience overall?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, overall the experience was definitely, you know, an emotional journey. And there's a lot of surprises and, you know, I mean overall I think it's a journey of love. And love isn't always going to be happy because there's going to be ups and downs but, ultimately you get through it all.

Ann Oldenburg: Wow. You do not sound happy at all. Is that fair to say?

Desiree Hartsock: No.

Ann Oldenburg: OK.

Desiree Hartsock: I'm a naturally happy person.

Ann Oldenburg: OK. But as far as the season goes, it's ups and downs?

Desiree Hartsock: Yes. I mean that's, that comes with, you know, the relationship and that comes with, you know, guiding and gauging where the relationship should go.

Ann Oldenburg: But you can't say that you ended up happy?

Desiree Hartsock: I can't say at this time.

Ann Oldenburg: OK. And one other question is, in press materials they were saying there is some of the most intimate and sensual overnight dates we'll ever see. Can you talk a little bit about that, is that true or is that ...?

Desiree Hartsock: I have no idea why those are the words used. Because I actually just went on the dates and to be a time to talk away from the cameras since that's such a vital time to really see how someone's going to be in their day-to-day life. So I'm not sure exactly why. Maybe just 'cause location.

Ann Oldenburg: Maybe that's it. OK. (inaudible) Looking forward to it.

Desiree Hartsock: Thank you.

Ann Oldenburg: Thank you.

Operator: You have a follow-up question from Kaitlyn Monteiro from OK Magazine.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: Hi Des, how are you?

Desiree Hartsock: Good.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: So we're wondering what did you do diet and fitness wise to prepare to be on "The Bachelorette"ette or on TV?

Desiree Hartsock: Well, I naturally eat a pretty healthy diet. So that works for me. But that did, you know, I did have a trainer prior just for a couple weeks prior to the show; to kind of help get me fit.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: And how did you stay in shape during the show with all those (romantic) dinners?

Desiree Hartsock: I don't know if I did. I think it's just staying busy and being able to do some here and there in the hotel.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: And so you mentioned the trainer, sorry, a quick follow-up. What did you guys need help about your routine with a trainer before you started?

Desiree Hartsock: With the trainer, it was very diverse. Mainly just weights and circuits I guess you could say. So it was more along those lines.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: All right. Thank you so much.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: And you have a follow-up from Beth Kwiatkowski from Reality TV World.

Beth Kwiatkowski: Hi, Desiree.

Desiree Hartsock: Hi.

Beth Kwiatkowski: So at the beginning of the show, what factors such as maybe the distance 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? Like, after really getting to know the guys.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, 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, you know, continuing, 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, see who's going to, you know, be there for the right reasons. And as it continued I think that's where location and job, it really falls into line because if you can see a future, you know, with that person.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And based on what's been shown and discussed in your season so far, some of the men on your season seem really impressive. How do you feel in hindsight that Sean compared to these guys? Do any of them have similar qualities or are they very different from him?

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

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK, great. Thanks Des.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: You have a follow-up from Catriona Wightman from Digital Spy.

Catriona Wightman: Hi again. I was just wondering if any former Bachelorettes reached out to you once you got the role?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, not necessarily. I haven't really spoken to any one of them; just some support from Ali via Twitter.

Catriona Wightman: Oh, that's sweet.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes.

Catriona Wightman: And that first night where you meet all the men must be really overwhelming. Was there ever a moment when you thought, what have I got myself into?

Desiree Hartsock: No, I was like happy. I'm all, look what I got into. No, it is very overwhelming but since I had been in their shoes I knew that they were more nervous than I was. So I kind of empathized with them.

Catriona Wightman: Great. Thank you.

Operator: Your next question is from Kara Spak from Chicago Sun Times.

Kara Spak: Hi, Desiree. Are you familiar with this blogger "Possessionista"; she does a lot of fashion blogging about?

Desiree Hartsock: Oh, yes.

Kara Spak: Yes, and what are you, do you have any thoughts on her or the blog? Some of "The Bachelorette"ettes really like it and some of them, I guess think she's a little catty.

Desiree Hartsock: Well, I, yes, I don't really, I don't really have any opinion.

Kara Spak: Do you read it?

Desiree Hartsock: Not necessarily.

Kara Spak: OK.

Desiree Hartsock: I try to stay away from blogs.

Kara Spak: But you know what it is?

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, I do.

Kara Spak: OK. All right. Thanks a lot.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question is from Lindsey DiMattina from Hollywood.com.

Lindsey DiMattina: Oh, hi again. You kind of talked about this a little bit earlier, but what was the one hardest question you had for the guys going into the season?

Desiree Hartsock: Hardest questions. You know, I was straightforward. I would ask them, you know, are you ready for marriage; are you ready for a family; do you want kids; where do you see your future? And that's in order for me to really see if my future lines up with them.

Lindsey DiMattina: OK. So was there a specific one of those that was the most important to you?

Desiree Hartsock: Well, it wasn't necessarily a specific. I guess, yes, it was just a mixture of everything.

Lindsey DiMattina: OK. That makes sense. And what were you most worried about going into the season?

Desiree Hartsock: Most worried. I don't know if I really had any worries. Yes.

Lindsey DiMattina: I don't know, possibly maybe not falling in love; were you worried about that?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, I didn't want to put any pressure on it or have any expectations. So I wasn't necessarily worried, but I guess I would be with that; I was worried that maybe this wouldn't work for me.

Lindsey DiMattina: OK.

Desiree Hartsock: I think though I'm still very hopeful that it would.

Lindsey DiMattina: OK. Thank you.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: You have a follow up from Jennifer Peros from U.S. Weekly.

Jennifer Peros: Hi again. Wanted to see, of who, which former Bachelorette would you most compare yourself to?

Desiree Hartsock: I don't personally know any of them.

Jennifer Peros: OK.

Desiree Hartsock: And but I would say Ali's free spirit is very similar to my own.

Jennifer Peros: Definitely. Well, thank you so much. Again, and she ...

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Jennifer Peros: Besides Twitter, has she reached out to you with any advice or ...

Desiree Hartsock: No, just via Twitter.

Jennifer Peros: Great. Thank you.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: Your next question is from Kaitlyn Monteiro from OK Magazine.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: Hi again. So with the summer approaching, we were wondering what are some of your go to diet tips and how do they help?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, on the diet tip, I would say never let yourself go hungry because you need to keep your metabolism going and get outside. Even just a walk in the morning before work, kind of up, you know, jump starts your metabolism.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: Actually speaking of fitness, what are some of your top fitness tips and how do they help?

Desiree Hartsock: Fitness tip. Like with working out or food?

Kaitlyn Monteiro: Yes.

Desiree Hartsock: Well, let's see. Honestly, just staying active. No matter what it is. Like I hike and I try to just even take a walk whenever I can.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: What would be some of your favorite activities to do outside?

Desiree Hartsock: I love to hike. Sometimes I try to do beach volleyball. I love to bike. So anything that I can just get moving and, I don't know, I feel like it clears my mind too and it's a good destresser.

Kaitlyn Monteiro: Absolutely. Thank you so much.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: You have a follow-up from Frank Lovece from Newsday.

Frank Lovece: Hi, Ali. I was just, Ali, I'm sorry. I was wondering, the clothes you wear on the show, are these your own clothes, your own dresses or is there a wardrobe person and stylist?

Desiree Hartsock: There is a stylist. But the mixture of, you know, those and my own clothes. So it's still very much my own personal style.

Frank Lovece: OK. Did you watch, did you do any, I know you design fashion, you want to design fashion, did you design anything for the show and say hey maybe you guys could put this together?

Desiree Hartsock: You know, we did work together and I was able to design a dress, one of the rose ceremony dresses.

Frank Lovece: OK, great.

Desiree Hartsock: Yes.

Frank Lovece: Which one?

Desiree Hartsock: It will be ...

Cathy Rehl: I think it was the third?

Desiree Hartsock: The third?

Male: Yes.

Desiree Hartsock: The third.

Cathy Rehl: The third episode.

Desiree Hartsock: Third episode.

Frank Lovece: Great, we'll look for it.

Desiree Hartsock: Oh, thanks.

Operator: Your next question is from Beth Kwiatkowski from Reality TV World.

Beth Kwiatkowski: Hey Des. Would you be willing to move wherever the love of your life might live or, are you hoping he'd move to Los Angeles? I guess like 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 like 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.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And during your time on "The Bachelor" with Sean, there were a couple times you kind of got 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"ette? Like did you really try to put yourself out there at all times, and if so, how challenging was that for you?

Desiree Hartsock: Yes, no, I, that was very circumstantial because I wasn't feeling it back from Sean. But I was, during this entire journey, I was really able to 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.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK, thanks Des.

Desiree Hartsock: You're welcome.

Operator: And I show no further questions at this time.

Cathy Rehl: Well, thanks everybody. I hope everybody got what they needed. There are photos up of our premiere and gallery shots. And if you need anything else, if you have a question, call me at 212-456-6749 or e-mail me at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. And Ms. Messinger is available on the West coast at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

So thanks and we will be back with more conference calls during the season. I can't tell you when the next one will be but we will alert you when that happens. And again, remember about "The Bachelor"'s Funniest Moments next Tuesday, May 21st and, of course, our premiere on May 27th. Thanks everybody.

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, this does conclude today's conference. Thank you for participating. You may now disconnect.

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'The Bachelorette' kicks off next week and we've got a sneak peek of Desiree Hartsock's journey! She joins us on May 20 to share secrets of the new season and dish on the guys vying for her heart - and hand in marriage.

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Desiree Hartsock: There’s ‘Double Standard’ in ‘Bachelorette,’ ‘Bachelor’

Desiree Hartsock is back as this season’s Bachelorette on ABC … and she’s officially ready for love.

After being eliminated from The Bachelor following the hometown visits during Sean Lowe‘s season, the 26-year-old reveals she was “emotional because I thought it was a mistake at the time, but of course that’s changed.”

So what has Des returning to the TV dating world?

“I wanted to come back because I know from first-hand experience the feelings are very real and you really can form a relationship from it … throughout this season you’ll see I really wanted to make sure I was going to be the right person for them, as well, because I was really aware of that. I made sure if I’m not going to be the right person for you, let me know. It’s always a two-way street.”

However, when it comes to The Bachelor and The Bachelorette it’s not always a fair street.

There are “double standards,” Desiree admitted. “I do think that being a girl you’re judged a little bit differently, but I don’t get it. I try to take each and every relationship completely separate so when you’re dating someone you have to kiss to see if there’s going to be a connection. That’s where it’s tricky.”

Naturally, Des will be kissing a lot of eligible men this season. Of her suitors, Ryan mentioned he’s rooting for Brooks, while Ellen is for Juan. But what about Zach who shows up shirtless in the first episode and asks, “Will you accept these abs?”

The reality star is keeping mum though, only divulging: “You’ll have to stay tuned. I feel like all these guys, they really surprised.”

And although she won’t rveal her feelings for any particular bachelor, she did admit she’s not in it for the fame.

“That is not my desire at all,” said Desiree. “It was a surprise for me to even be on TV, so I want nothing more to go back to my normal day to day life … I definitely don’t want to be an actress, not at all.”

Tune in to see Desiree’s fate play out on the premiere of The Bachelorette on ABC Monday, May 27 at 8/7c.

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The Bachelorette: Meet 5 Of Desiree’s Men



BURBANK, Calif. -- Desiree Hartsock’s season of “The Bachelorette” premieres on ABC on Monday night and AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman got to know five of the men vying for the single lady’s heart.

Brooks, 28, a marketing consultant from Salt Lake City, UT

What He Likes About Desiree: “I just think she has a personality that goes well with what I’m looking for,” he told Laura. “She’s fun loving.”


On (Potentially) Having To Meet Desiree’s Protective Brother: “It is what it is, so you just have to take it for when it comes and address it accordingly.”

Why He Decided To Do The Show: “Most of my family members got married quite young. I consider young before 25. So, I was actually back home for Thanksgiving and I was getting teased by some of the family like, ‘Oh, next thing you know, you’re going to have to be on ‘The Bachelor’/’Bachelorette’ to actually get married.’ And, so that idea, that was kind of just said at the dinner table as a joke… [it was like], ‘Why not? That’s actually a good idea.’”

Bryden, 26, an Iraq War veteran from Missoula, MT

What He Likes About Desiree: “She’s fun. She seems like she’s a great personality — easy to talk to, she seems like she enjoys life, and that’s kind of what I do.”

On (Potentially) Having To Meet Desiree’s Protective Brother: “I heard things about that. It’s OK though. It’s another guy. You can deal with [it].”

Why He Decided To Do The Show: “I didn’t actually plan on going on the show. … I kind of got pushed into going in a casting call… I just went, ‘Oh, I’ll go and we’ll see what happens.’ … After a few months, they called me back and then it kept progressing from there. I was like, ‘Yeah, this could actually be something I would want to do. This would be fun.’ So, now I’m here.”

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Brad, 27, an accountant from Denver, CO

What He Likes About Desiree: “She seems really sweet. … Seems like she was having a great time. She really is there for the right reasons, I think.”

On (Potentially) Having To Meet Desiree’s Protective Brother: “I think I might be able to handle him.”

Why He Decided To Do The Show: “I’m there to find the person I’m supposed to spend the rest of my life with.”

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Juan Pablo, 31, a former pro soccer player from Miami, FL

What He Likes About Desiree: It remains to be seen. Juan Pablo did not know who Desiree was when he was selected to be one of her potential suitors. After meeting her, he did note to Laura, “She’s a very pretty girl.”

On (Potentially) Having To Meet Desiree’s Protective Brother: Since he didn’t know who Desiree was, we couldn’t ask him his thoughts about her brother, who he also never saw during Sean Lowe’s season of “The Bachelor.”

Why He Decided To Do The Show: “I wasn’t planning on it and a friend of mine just called me and told me, you should be the next ‘Bachelor’ or whatever. … Then they [sent] me the contract. … They called me in October.”

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Will, 28, a banker from Chicago, IL

What He Likes About Desiree: “I think she radiates. When she walks into a room, you kind of notice that she’s there and she had a certain beauty to her that it very rare to find in women nowadays. So, I’m super ecstatic of getting the chance to meet her and hopefully things can fall from there.”

On (Potentially) Having To Meet Desiree’s Protective Brother: “I mean I get it. I understand it. I get it. … He’s the brother. It’s what he’s supposed to do and if I were to go meet him, I expect him to do the same thing to me. I’d be ready for it.”

Why He Decided To Do The Show: “I work at a bank in Chicago and a year and half ago, these casting directors, or casting agents for Chicago, they came in, they scouted me out and they said, ‘Hey, would you like to be on ‘The Bachelorette?’ I said, ‘OK.’ And then here I am.”

“The Bachelorette” premieres on Monday, May 27 at 8/7c on ABC.

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The guy with the key wasn't very successful in wooing Desiree Hartsock, but Jimmy Kimmel might be with the tricks up his sleeve!

In
this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Jimmy and Desiree shooting a
promo for the premiere of The Bachelorette, the late night host and the
girl Sean Lowe let get away turn the romance up to 11 with a literal bed
of roses and glasses of champagne. They make a cute couple, don't they?


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PHOTOS: The Bachelorette: Where Are They Now?

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Desiree
was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night, and she was grilled
by the host about the men that make it to the final weeks of The
Bachelorette. For those keeping score, Kimmel picked Drew, Michael G.,
and Brooks.

The new season of The Bachelorette premiers Monday, May 27 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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When Desiree Hartsock competed for the affections of Sean Lowe on season 17 of "The Bachelor," she fell short of the final rose after a visit home resulted in a tete-a-tete betwen Lowe and her protective brother, who called him a "playboy" on national television.

Despite only reaching the final four, the 27-year-old bridal designer won the hearts of the show's fans. Her popularity has allowed her to continue her quest for love as the star of season 9 of "The Bachelorette," which will premiere on Monday, May 27 on ABC.

Hartsock spoke to OTRC.com about the upcoming season, in which she will have the opportunity to pick and choose from the 25 suitors in competition for her hand in marriage. The Los Angeles native talked about her "extremely emotional and dramatic" journey, which involved lessons in love, a reappearance from her brother and "lots of abs."

Check out 5 highlights from OTRC.com's exclusive interview with Desiree Hartsock below and watch the videos above for the extended version.

1. It'll be just bikinis for Desiree Hartsock on "The Bachelorette."

OK, so, what is your bikini budget for this season?

"[laughs] I don't have one! No, I don't know."

Because the guys are always seemingly without a shirt, so I suspect you'll be traipsing around in next to nothing.

"Exactly. I had to be a part of it. If they were gonna have their shirts off all the time, so you'll see a lot of abs... from them, not me."

Are you ever in a one-piece, or is it all bikini?

"No, all bikini."

You smile when you say that, but...

"Because we really were in our swimwear a lot."

But aren't there wardrobe malfunctions that can happen when you're walking around like that?

"Mmm, we're careful. We're very careful."

2. Her brother will return.

So, back to last season. You got a lot of attention with what your brother said. And he ended up being quite right. So, will your brother be back to help be a little bird in your ear singing?

"My brother will be in the show. He will be in the show."

Are you happy? Do you thank him now?

"Of course! I mean, he was looking out for me. It was circumstantial. It wasn't how he feels about everything. So he's supportive of me this season."

3. Is she in love? Maybe ...

Are you in love right now?

"I, um, to be honest, this journey was extremely emotional and dramatic and there's going to be a lot of surprises. And you'll just have to stay tuned."

See why I say I can be... I'm not convinced you're in love.

"Well, you'll have to stay tuned."

You're tough, you know. You're tough. But when you talk about that, I can see a little bit of glassy eyes.

"Glassy eyes? [laughs] I believe in love. I truly do, that's why I did the show. I believe it's real and it can happen. It can happen online. It can happen at the grocery store. It can happen in the office. Why not on TV?"

But if we're gonna invest all these weeks in watching you seemingly fall in love, we kinda do wish for a happy ending. And you're not telling me there's a happy ending.

"I want you to be able to watch and be surprised because there are so many twists and turns. And it's gonna be interesting to watch, and I can't say if I am or if I'm not."

4. Will she get married ... on TV?

[The bachelors] need to know that their odds are 1 in 25 that their life could kinda change in a dramatic way. So, I believe that Sean may take ABC up on its offer and get married in primetime. Would you ever want your wedding to be so public?

"Um, if, and when, that time comes, I would give it a thought. But a wedding to me is really special, and it's& I want it to be intimate and small, so odds are, I don't know, to be honest."

5. What "The Bachelorette" taught her ...

What did being "The Bachelorette" teach you about being yourself that makes you a stronger person, a better person, a happier person?

"Um, let's see. Actually, I think just what I learned throughout it is that sometimes in life I always thought I knew what I wanted in my life. But I think I learned and I realized what I actually needed in my life. And that was a huge learning curve for me."
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Sometimes, when you do these shows and you see the person that you might be in love with, there's suddenly a 3-year-old that's part of his or her life, you know, where you could be an instant mom. Exciting for you?

"Oh yeah. If someone I end up loving has kids, I mean, I'm okay with that. I mean, I don't see anything wrong."

You really went into this with an open mind.

"Yeah! Completely."

Reporting by George Pennacchio and Cari Skillman of KABC Television, which produces the entertainment show "On The Red Carpet" (check for local TV listings).

Can't get enough "Bachelorette"? Check out Desiree Hartsock's interview with WABC Television, sister station of OTRC.com's parent company, KABC.

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Fans of ABC's hit romance reality series "The Bachelorette" will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses from the Bachelorette herself, Desiree Hartsock, who will be up on Twitter at @DesHartsock during the East Coast broadcast of this season's premiere, MONDAY, MAY 27, from 8:00-10:01 p.m., ET.

In the premiere episode, "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.

Chris Harrison is the host of "The Bachelorette."

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NEW YORK (AP) — ABC's newest "Bachelorette," Desiree Hartsock, says it's not hard to keep the details of her experience on the show a secret from her friends.

"Ironically, I'm kind of a private person anyway, so my friends know not to ask," she said in a recent interview.

Hartsock has some experience with the matter, although her last reality TV romance ended in heartbreak.

The 27-year-old competed for the affection of Sean Lowe on the last season of "The Bachelor." She was sent home after a disastrous date where he met her family.

"I think after all the questions they asked last season, they got an idea that I can't talk about it and it's best that they don't ask. They just let me be and I'm excited to talk about it once it's all over," she said of the new season.

Whether the bridal designer is excited to share some good news, Hartsock is also keeping that close to the vest.

"I can't give away if I'm happy or anything but this season I think is a little different because there are a lot of twists and turns. Everybody's gonna have to wait and see what happens," she said.

Hartsock marvels at how her life has changed in a short amount of time.

"It just blows my mind, to be honest," she laughed. "I wasn't even expecting to be on 'The Bachelor.' It was more of a 'hey, if this works out, it works out.'"

It didn't work out with Lowe, who's engaged to Catherine Giudici, his final pick on "The Bachelor." But Hartsock won over viewers with her girl-next-door looks, attitude and raw vulnerability when Lowe sent her home after meeting her family.

Although it seemed at first that her older brother was onboard with the relationship, he told Lowe in a one-on-one chat that he didn't think he was right for his sister.

Hartsock says there are no hard feelings over her brother's skepticism and stresses it was "very Sean specific."

"He's my brother! He trusts me and he supports me," she said.

The drama this time comes from 25 male contestants. Hartsock says they have "a lot of strong personalities" and she's looking forward to seeing what led up to their conflicts when she wasn't around.

Always a bridal stylist, never a bride. Such has been the fate of former "Bachelor" contestant Desiree Hartsock, the new star of ABC's "The Bachelorette." The ninth edition of the dating competition premieres Monday night at 8.

Actually, Hartsock, 27 at the time of the show's taping, according to ABC, now isn't even a bridal stylist. "I haven't gone back to work as a bridal stylist," she told Newsday during a May 15 conference call. So what is she doing for a living? "Well, I just got back recently," she said, "so I'm just getting back to my life and then I do want to work on [fashion] design."

To that end, she said, "I was able to design a dress, one of the Rose Ceremony dresses," which she'll wear on this season's third episode. Otherwise, said Hartsock, "There is a stylist" for the show, who dressed her in a "mixture of those and my own clothes. It's still very much my own personal style." Hartsock -- whose family lived several places, mostly in Florida, before settling in 2001 in Northglenn, Colo., where she graduated high school -- attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles.

She was eliminated in the eighth episode of the most recent edition of "The Bachelor," on Feb. 18, after her and star Sean Lowe's dinner date with her parents, Tony and Roxanne, and her protective brother, Nate, whom Hartsock said will also appear on "The Bachelorette."

Described as a devout Christian, Hartsock disavowed an ABC news release that said, "Three lucky men travel with Desiree to an exotic destination for some of the most intimate and sensual overnight dates ever."
"I have no idea why those are the words used," she said, "because I actually just went on the dates and [found] time to talk away from the cameras, since that's such a vital time to really see how someone's going to be in their day-to-day life. So I'm not sure exactly why" the network went this route.

In fact, having learned from her "Bachelor" experience, "I was able to put myself in the guys' shoes to really understand what they were feeling," she said. "I think I did that pretty well."

Among those guys this season is Michael Garofola, 33, originally from Lindenhurst and now an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

Will he be a great match for Hartsock? We don't know yet, but, as Hartsock said, "The feelings that do develop are very real . . . and you really can fall for someone."

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Desiree Hartsock Seeks Second Chance at Love in ‘The Bachelorette’

Desiree Hartsock is back.

The 27-year-old bridal stylist who failed to win Sean Lowe’s heart on “The Bachelor” will get her second chance to find love, but this time she’ll be the one who’ll have to choose from a field of 25 suitors when she stars on the ninth season of “The Bachelorette,” premiering today on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.

Hartsock, who hails from Northglenn, Colo., had been a fan favorite when she appeared on the 17th season of “The Bachelor,” and made it to the final four before being eliminated after Lowe’s meeting with her family went wrong.

RELATED: Desiree Hartsock Departs ‘The Bachelor’ After Hometown Date Drama

Hartsock’s brother became a source of tension during the family visit when he accused Lowe of not fully reciprocating Hartsock’s feelings and of being a playboy — allegations that Lowe denied.

Although Hartsock apologized to Lowe for her brother’s behavior, she was sent home.

ABC News correspondent Amy Robach interviewed Hartsock and the show’s host, Chris Harrison, for an interview that aired today on “Good Morning America.”

Robach asked Hartsock about her first meeting with the bachelors, and how it felt to have so many men seeking to make a good impression on her.

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“You know I was surprised every step of the way when someone new came out, I didn’t know what was going to happen, to be honest, and they really impressed me,” Hartsock said.

One of the suitors arrived at the first meeting with his 4-year-old son.

“I was actually blown away that he even brought his son, so it really melted my heart to see the little boy give me a flower,” Hartsock said.

Hartsock has described her prior participation on the franchise as emotionally draining, so Robach asked her why she wanted to repeat the experience.

“You know, I wanted to do it again because although it was emotionally draining, those were real feelings and the relationships did form,” she said.

Hartsock told Robach that she was past her feelings for Lowe.

Asked whether Hartsock had found true love on the show, Harrison and Hartsock wouldn’t say.

“I will say this, I think top to bottom it’s the best season we’ve ever had, it really is, for good and bad, it’s a roller coaster ride, unfortunately,” Harrison said.

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‘Bachelorette’ Desiree Hartsock: 5 Things You Don’t Know

On Monday night, L.A. bridal stylist Desiree Hartsock will make her debut on this season of “The Bachelorette.” On the ABC reality show, the 27-year-0ld will travel the world, going on extravagant dates and allowing millions of viewers to watch as she–hopefully!–falls in love with one of her 25 suitors.

And though the Northglenn, Colo., native opened up about herself on last season of “The Bachelor” (Sean Lowe eliminated her after the hometown dates), she shared with ABC News a few things you might not know about her.

1. I play volleyball: I’ve loved volleyball every since middle school. I played volleyball for seven years and during my senior year I coached a younger class. I love the sport. Now, I play once every great moon on the beach, but I think I’m going to join a league. I wish I played more.

2. I love to read: I like things that are based on a true story or have an inspirational message, but I don’t think I have a favorite book. My favorite book is whatever I’m reading at the time! I take some time out before bed to read or I’ll take a book to the beach, but I read magazines too. I get bridal magazines because they’re inspirational for what I want to do, and fashion magazines, but not really gossip. Sometimes they’re fun to read but for the most part, you take them with a grain of salt.

3. I write poetry: I started writing about four years ago. I write whatever comes to me, but [these days], it’s tough to find the time. I love writing cute things for cards and little poems for my for my friends that are funny and witty. It’s fun.

4. I’m allergic to bee stings: I’m allergic to all stings. I swell up a lot! Last season on “The Bachelor” when we were in St. Croix, I got stung by a sea urchin and my whole foot was gigantic and gross. It was honestly the worst pain ever because to get the stings out and they had to put my foot in hot water and vinegar. I had to go to the doctor in St. Croix and get a Benadryl shot, so I slept the whole next day and then had to go on a group date. I ended up getting a huge blister on the top of my foot–I was miserable. But I was glad it didn’t happen to anyone else because I could handle the pain. If it had been Tiara? Oh my God, she would have had a helicopter fly in!

5. I want to learn how to surf: I boogie board, but I think it would be so liberating to be out in the water and catch a wave. I love the ocean, I love the beach–that’s why I live in Santa Monica. I am afraid of sharks, like, not knowing what’s underneath of you–I think that’s the scariest—but I like things that are challenging. I wouldn’t give up until I got a wave.

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