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Jacob Lynn "Jake" Pavelka (born January 27, 1978) is an American pilot who appeared on four reality TV programs, most notably The Bachelor.
Pavelka was born in Dallas, Texas to James and Sallie Pavelka, he has two brothers, Jason and Matthew, both of whom are married. Pavelka attended University of North Texas and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Florida. Pavelka began taking flying lessons at the age of 12 and became an airline captain flight instructor at 23. He worked as a pilot for Atlantic Southeast Airlines and, under the name of Jake Landrum, acted in several television commercials and programs produced in the Dallas area.
Pavelka first appeared as a contestant in the fifth season of the ABC reality show The Bachelorette. He was eliminated from the competition, but was brought back by the network to star in the 14th season of its series The Bachelor. The program’s run ended with Pavelka proposing marriage to contestant Vienna Girardi. The couple split up in June 2010.
Jake Pavelka vs Vienna Girardi Fight Spectacular
Bachelor Pad Finale Jake Pavelka
Vienna Girardi Made People Think I'm a Monster, Says Jake Pavelka
Jake Pavelka from the Bachelor/Bachelor Pad being trashed/insulted by Danielle on H8R! 1/2
Jake Pavelka from the Bachelor/Bachelor Pad being trashed/insulted by Danielle on H8R! 2/2
Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi playing games on Ellen 3/4/2010
Jake Pavelka & Jackie Gordon Date To El Capitan Theatre
The Bachelorette - Jake Pavelka vs Vienna Girardi Fight Spectacular!! 1/3
The Bachelorette - Jake Pavelka vs Vienna Girardi Fight Spectacular!! 3/3
Jake Pavelka Finally Leaves The Bachelor Pad
Jake Pavelka & Danielle H8R Show on the CW TV
Tenley Molzahn & Jake Pavelka - Starts With Goodbye [Tribute]
Vienna Girardi & Kasey Kahl vs Jake Pavelka
The Bachelorette - Jake Pavelka vs Vienna Girardi Fight Spectacular Part 2