The final episode aired on August 5, 2013, with Hartsock accepting a proposal from 27-year-old mortgage broker Chris Siegfried.

[1] Her social media campaign was covered in a number of major news outlets, including The Huffington Post.

[2][3] According to the website Jezebel, Harris had previously been selected to be a contestant on The Bachelor, only to not take the role for fear of being the 'token' black woman.

[2] At that point every star in all 25 combined seasons of The Bachelorette or The Bachelor had been Caucasian, with show producer Mike Fleiss stating to the media that non-caucasians simply didn't appear at the casting calls.

[3] On March 11, 2013, during the After the Final Rose on season 17 of The Bachelor, Desiree Hartsock was selected as the bachelorette, then 26, a bridal stylist from Northglenn, Colorado.

[4] Misee Harris went on to work as a model and entrepreneur, founding a line of mouthguards and starting Project Smile, an organization that "focuses on promoting self-esteem in children.

"[1][3] Notable contestants include soccer player Juan Pablo Galavis, who would become the first non-Caucasian star for the combined franchises the following year, appearing in season 18 of The Bachelor.

[3] Filming began on March 13, 2013, shortly after the season finale of The Bachelor, with many places including Atlantic City, New Jersey, the German state of Bavaria, Barcelona, Spain and the island of Madeira in Portugal.

With appearances from Andy Grammer, Soulja Boy, Darius Rucker, Kate Earl and Matt White.

[5] Biographical information according to ABC official series site, which gives first names only, plus footnoted additions.

Des takes Brooks to a bridal salon where they try on numerous tux's and wedding dresses and proceed to buy 2.

Des thought that was Brooks the "perfect guy to bring on this date" because he knew it wasn't serious, it was just for fun.

Group Date: Dan, Juan Pablo, Kasey, Zach K., Will, Brian, Drew, James, Mikey, Zak W., Nick, Michael, Brandon and Ben.

Desiree takes Bryden on a road trip through California where they visit El Matador Beach and the Ojayi Valley Inn & Spa.

Cocktail Party: The men let Ben know that he is rubbing some of the other guys the wrong way but he claims to not realize what he did.

Group Date: Chris, Brian, Drew, Michael, Brooks, Brad, Mikey, Brandon, Zach K. and Ben.

However, due to a windstorm the date was cut short and Des felt that it was all a little "off" but Kasey receives a rose nevertheless.

Desiree takes the men to a cowboy boot-camp with the stand-out performer spending more time with Des.

At the start of the episode, Chris Harrison tells the guys that are leaving the mansion to Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Desiree and Brad enjoy various attractions around the Atlantic City Boardwalk with dinner at the Absecon Light.

Group Date: Zak W., Chris, Brooks, Juan Pablo, Drew, Michael, Ben, Kasey, Bryden and Mikey.

Desiree and James took a helicopter ride to see the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the Jersey Shore.

Cocktail Party: Bryden is uncertain for his feelings for Des and considers turning down a rose if offered to him.

Prologue: Desiree met with her fellow cast mates from season 17 of The Bachelor: Jackie Parr, Lesley Murphy and Catherine Giudici at the hotel and have discussions together - all while spying on the current contestants.

Then, Zak W brings Desiree to meet with his parents, brother and sister (would go on to become a contestant of The Bachelor), and squeals on his half-naked exit.

Drew brings her to his mom's house to meet with his family, including his mentally handicapped sister Melissa and his step-dad Bob.

When his sister's caregiver is leading into the yard, Melissa is much happy on the sight of her brother for making more delight.

In order to move to Seattle, Desiree gave up her job as a stylist in a bridal boutique in Los Angeles.