Despite an alliterative name and not being “an avid dater,” Sheena Stewart came close to capturing Brad Womack’s heart on The Bachelor.

However, the 23-year-old Internet marketing exec from Walnut Creek, Calif., was sent packing during The Bachelor’s 11th season hometown visits.

In the aftermath of her ouster, Sheena Stewart talked to Reality TV World about her experience on the long-running reality show and its hunky star.

Reality TV World: How were you cast for The Bachelor?

Sheena Stewart: Great question. I had never applied to The Bachelor before and had never thought about going on reality TV. I was sort of at a point where I really wanted a more meaningful relationship and of course I’m at a point where I at least wanted to start to look for the right person I can settle down with.

It so happens that I had worked late, got home alone on a Friday, drinking a glass of wine and watching ABC. I hadn’t really watched The Bachelor - it was Officer and a Gentleman at the time - and I was kind of catching up and watching some episodes. At the very end I saw [Andy Baldwin] propose to [Tessa Horst], and I was like, “God I want that!” It was sort of a cheesy moment, but I was on the phone with my really good friend from New York, and she was like, “You should apply.”

So on a whim, I submitted a photograph. I got a call the next day. So I never went to any major casting calls or anything, they were almost finished casting. [Casting] was like, “Oh we’d like to meet you as soon as possible.” From that point, I just filled out the paperwork and went through the process. Before I knew it - it was like a whirlwind - I was there. So I didn’t have a whole lot of time to think about it.

Reality TV World: You just kind of touched upon this, but what were your expectations going into The Bachelor?

Sheena Stewart: I am a hopeless romantic. I think along with a lot of other women I sort of want the fairy tale. So I thought why not take a chance. At first I was really skeptical and my roommate talked me into it. She was like, “You have nothing to lose at this point. You can take off work at this point. Just sort of take a vacation and find out if maybe something is there.” So I really had nothing to lose.

Reality TV World: What were your first impressions of Brad Womack?

Sheena Stewart: [laughs] My first impressions of Brad… Well we drove up in the lino [during the premiere], and I was so nervous because I was the first girl that was supposed to get out of the limo and meet him. I could see [Brad Womack] in the distance standing there in his suit.

Continue reading Reality TV World’s interview with Sheena here …

On last night’s episode of The Bachelor, Brad Womack the hometowns of the four remaining women - Bettina, DeAnna Pappas, Jenni Croft and Sheena Stewart - to meet their families and get a taste of their home life. For better or worse.

He hit it off with some families and experienced awkwardness and downright rude, unwelcoming behavior from others. So basically, this Bachelor finally saw what it’s like to have in-laws. Bunch of losers if you ask us.

By the end of the evening, he narrowed the field from four to three - three lovely ladies he will take on romantic getaways to Cabo San Lucas next.

Brad Womack: Narrows the field to three!

While Jenni Croft, DeAnna Pappas, Bettina and Sheena Stewart have all showed great moxie and talent in getting this far, it’s the end of the line for one of them.
Read on to see who got the boot in our episode guide!

It was an emotional farewell for two bachelorettes booted by Brad Womack on The Bachelor’s latest episode, but it had to be done.

Literally, it had to. That’s what he’s required to do, narrow the field.

In any case, four women remain on The Bachelor. They’re all hot and they’ve all got good credentials. Let’s take a look at the final quartet.

• DeAnna Pappas is a 25-year-old Realtor from Neunan, Ga. She’s a straight shooter with Southern charm. We like DeAnna Pappas‘ chances.

• Bettina is a 27-year-old Realtor from Washington, D.C., who is divorced. However, Bettina has had good chemistry with Brad so far.

• Jenni Croft, a 27-year-old Phoenix Suns cheerleader from Wichita, Kansas. But watch out, Brad Womack - Jenni Croft takes her career seriously.

• Sheena Stewart, 23, is an Internet marketing exec from Calif., who recently had a 1-on-1 date with Womack. Sheena Stewart might be a dark horse.

Our pick? Way too close to call. Although we’re leaning towards Sheena, if only for her profession. The housing market is in the toilet, so you know DeAnna and Bettina may be in the unemployment line soon… or at least struggling. And the NBA sucks, so forget Jenni and her cheerleading. Internet marketing, though? That’s a profession on the upswing!

On the fifth episode of this 11th season of The Bachelor, sexy Brad Womack headed out on three separate dates with the remaining six women.

After giving Hillary and Kristy the boot, he’s narrowed the field to four remaining aspiring wives: Bettina, DeAnna Pappas, Jenni Croft and Sheena Stewart. Who will emerge victorious? How did Brad Womack narrow the field to these lovely ladies? The drama unfolded last night.

TOP: Sheena Stewart, Jenni Croft. BOTTOM: Deanna Pappas, Bettina.

Brad Womack was able to have two different one-on-one dates as well as a group date. The only roses given out were at the ceremony, and when one unlucky lady got eliminated, she melted down in historic fashion.

Bettina was the first to get a 1-on-1 date with Brad Womack. Jenni Croft, Kristy, Hillary, and DeAnna Pappas were invited on a group date to Brad’s house for a pool party, while Sheena Stewart got a 1-on-1 date later.

Continue reading our episode guide to The Bachelor …