Jake Pavelka | featured news

"The Bachelor" is flying solo again. Jake Pavelka and Vienna Giraldi, the lovey-dovey couple who met and became engaged in front of millions of viewers on the 14th season of the ABC dating series, have called off their engagement, according to Pavelka's spokeswoman.

Chin up, Jake Pavelka! The "Bachelor" star and pro partner Chelsie Hightower were eliminated from the dancing competition on Tuesday. He came into the results show in last place, earning 21 points out of 30 on Monday night for a samba that judges said lacked rhythm.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story names all of the latest contestants added to Dancing with the Stars. Kate Gosselin, Shannen Doherty, Buzz Aldrin and Jake Pavelka are among the 11 new celebrities who will hit the floor on Season 10 of Dancing with the Stars.

After many weeks of Internet speculation, Dallas pilot Jake Pavelka will be the new Bachelor. ABC made the announcement on the Tuesday night live results show of Dancing With the Stars. The new season of The Bachelor begins filming in a few days and Pavelka says he's ready to meet the 25 eligible women who will be vying for his affection.