The fifth season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor premiered on April 7, 2004. The show featured 25-year-old Jesse Palmer, a professional football player from Nepean, Ontario. Palmer is the first Canadian and the youngest Bachelor lead in the show's history. The season concluded on May 19, 2004, with Palmer choosing to pursue a relationship with 22-year-old student Jessica Bowlin. They ended their relationship several weeks after the finale. Contestants The following is the list of bachelorettes for this season: Future appearances Palmer was named as the host for Bachelor Nation franchise in future content starting from The Bachelor season 26, replacing original host Chris Harrison. Elimination Chart The contestant won the competition. The contestant was eliminated at the rose ceremony. Episodes References 05 2004 American television seasons Television shows filmed in California Television shows filmed in Texas Television shows filmed in Oklahoma Television shows filmed in Atlanta Television shows filmed in Quebec Television shows filmed in Washington, D.C. Television shows filmed in the Bahamas Television shows filmed in Indiana