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By Dave Lake
MSN TV

It may be hard to believe, but single dad Jason Mesnick is about to become the 13th person to have appeared as "The Bachelor" (not to mention the four women who appeared on its spin-off, "The Bachelorette," on which Jason was a runner-up). Though the reality ... moreseries hasn't seen many long-term relationships blossom from its lens, its spin-off at least nabbed some nuptials after its inaugural season's coupling of Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter, who, by the way, are expecting their second child in April 2009. On the eve of a new season of "The Bachelor," and to whet your whistle for its premiere on Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, here's a look at the previous men and women who have starred in the series.

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