The Bachelorette (American TV series) season 9

The Bachelorette (American TV series) season 9 featured Desiree Hartsock, a 27-year-old bridal stylist from Colorado, as the bachelorette. This season premiered on ABC on May 27, 2013, and concluded on August 5, 2013.

Desiree Hartsock was originally a contestant on season 17 of The Bachelor, featuring Sean Lowe. After being eliminated, she was selected to be the Bachelorette for the ninth season.

The season chronicled Desiree's journey to find love among 25 initial suitors. Filming locations included Los Angeles, California, and destinations such as Madeira, Portugal. The season's format followed the standard Bachelorette structure, including group dates, one-on-one dates, and rose ceremonies where contestants were eliminated.

Significant moments during the season included controversy surrounding contestant James Case, who was accused of not being genuine in his intentions, and the emotional journey of Brooks Forester, who ultimately self-eliminated due to not being in love with Desiree.

The season culminated in Desiree accepting a proposal from Chris Siegfried, a 27-year-old mortgage broker from Seattle, Washington. They were married on January 18, 2015. As of 2023, they remain married and have children.

The finale garnered a viewership of approximately 7.16 million viewers.