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Former ‘The Bachelor’ contestant and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner arrested

In this May 3, 2013, photo, Melissa Rycroft arrives at the 20th annual Race to Erase MS event, "Love to Erase MS," in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) **FILE** — In this May 3, 2013, photo, Melissa Rycroft arrives at the 20th annual Race to Erase MS event, “Love to Erase MS,” in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) **FILE** In this May 3, 2013, photo, … more >

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By Juliet La Sala - The Washington Times - Monday, November 2, 2026

Former “The Bachelor” contestant Melissa Rycroft was arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Southlake, Texas.

Ms. Rycroft, who won ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars” in 2012, faces three charges, including second-degree DWI. Her bail was set at $9,000.

The arrest comes months after she pleaded guilty to a DWI charge in September 2025 and agreed to 20 months of probation.

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