Ashley, 27, who resides in Philadelphia, where she is finishing her degree in dentistry, went from being one of the favorites to capture Brad's heart on the 15th edition of "The Bachelor" to narrowly missing her goal of finding a future husband. Ashley was frustrated she couldn't communicate her feelings to Brad, and he gallantly let her go before the rose ceremony. Her insecurities got the best of her and she ended up going home full of regrets. Now she's ready to face her fears and put her heart on the line for love. And this time she'll be ready and open to express her feelings to the right guy.
For this week, there is the first one-on-one date. She takes William to Las Vegas. She wanted to test him and see how ready he is to actually commit. They wander about checking out wedding cakes and rings. They even went to a wedding chapel! He admitted to being a bit nervous, as they really did go pretty far.
Ashley takes a date to learn some dance moves and participate in a flash mob; after the bachelors roast Ashley, she decides to cancel the cocktail party; Ashley has second thoughts about continuing on the show.
Ashley and the bachelors head to Thailand, where they assist in the renovation of an orphanage; Ashley and one of the men kayak through sea caves; two men have a confrontation during the rose ceremony.
Ashley and 11 suitors visit Chiang Mai, Thailand, where three are eliminated. But first, one accompanies her to an ancient temple and eight others engage in Muay Thai boxing (and must fight each other). There's also a two-on-one river-rafting expedition, in which the elephants are playful and the guys nervous. One guy is also loose-lipped.
Ashley visits Hong Kong with her eight remaining suitors. Before two are eliminated, one dines with her on a junk boat and another goes with her to Victoria's Peak Park. For the six others, it's a day at the races - dragon-boat races - at Stanley Beach.
Ashley and the six remaining men travel to Taiwan; one man struggles to control his jealousy; two men are eliminated; Emily Maynard discusses her relationship with Brad Womack.
Ashley visits the hometowns of the four remaining bachelors to meet their families.
Ashley and the three remaining bachelors find themselves in tropical Fiji, where Ben F. opens up with Ashley about his feelings, Constantine makes a shocking revelation that changes everything, and a former bachelor shows up demanding another chance.
Emotions run high when all of the men Ashley chose to eliminate over the course of the season return to discuss what really went on behind the scenes, as well as their opinions concerning Ashley's pending decision regarding her potential husband.
After enduring up-and-down romances and men who can't make up their minds, Ashley finally has the opportunity to hand out the final rose of the season when she selects which of the remaining two suitors she will choose to be her potential husband.
Ashley recaps the Season 7 finale in Fiji, and tells host Chris Harrison what was going through her mind while she was trying to make her decision. Also appearing are the two finalists (Ben F. and J.P.) and Ashley's sister, Chrystie Hebert-Corns