What could be more natural than throwing twenty five people together in a thoroughly unnatural reality-TV setting in order to compete for a potential mate’s heart? Ok, nothing. But at least The Bachelor and Bachelorette series added in some roses for sentimental value. And nothing melts a heart like a rose ceremony. Check out this hot gallery of Before They Were Stars photos of some of the hit show’s most eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes.

What were they thinking? Maybe they did it for the money, the fame, or for true love, but why would anyone submit themselves, let alone their relationship, to the unforgiving pressures of reality television? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, let’s reflect on some of the more public failed showmances. From the Newlyweds “Chicken of the Sea” incident to Bachelor Pad drama, Snakkle looks back on some ill-fated love affairs, reality TV show matches (or mismatches) and marriages that didn’t survive real life.

What could be more natural when two people are thrown together in a thoroughly unnatural reality-TV setting than for them to find true love? Well, okay, maybe not always true love—but the heightened reality of reality TV certainly has led to some wild (and some pretty weird) romances. For example, Heidi and Spencer from MTV’s The Hills are still going strong and have the new E! special After Shock: Heidi and Spencer airing so we can check in on their romance.

Here are some of our other favorite reality-TV showmances of all time…

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Snakkle catches up with one of the most popular contestants: Bob Guiney. Find out his take on his seasons, paparazzi, and the music and charitable causes he dedicates himself to these days.

Now that this season of The Bachelorette is coming to a close, Snakkle looks back at this “journey” and suggests 5 things we’d do differently next season.

To prepare for the end of ABC’s The Bachelorette, Snakkle couldn’t help but be inspired to look back at the entirety of the show and give you our eight best and worst moments so far (Bentley, anyone???).