Melissa Rycroft, 42, was arrested in Dallas on Oct. 2, 2025, for DWI after police observed impaired driving and a positive breathalyzer test.

Melissa Rycroft, a 42-year-old former "The Bachelor" contestant, was arrested in Dallas on October 2, 2025, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Police stopped her vehicle for lane deviation and observed signs of impairment, leading to a breathalyzer test showing she was above the legal blood alcohol limit. She was booked into Dallas County Jail and released later that day after posting bond. A court appearance is pending. Rycroft, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and reality TV personality, has not publicly commented. Her attorney stated she is presumed innocent and called for a review of evidence and law enforcement conduct.