Twenty-six year old realtor DeAnna Pappas from Newnan, Georgia was a contestant on The Bachelor season 11, featuring entrepreneur and bachelor Brad Womack. She made it to the final two and Brad planned to propose to her, even flying her father out for the event.  On the morning of, he had a change of heart and broke up with her instead. 

DeAnna is an assertive and independent woman.  As a young girl, she faced tragedy when she lost her mother, a moment in her life she talks openly about.  She loves the outdoors, cooking, and traveling.  In fact, she has traveled extensively all over Europe. 

DeAnna is featured as the bachelorette in ABC's fourth installment of The Bachelorette, and will be looking for love with 25 new men.

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