Julien Hug, who was one of the contestants on Season 5 of "The Bachelorette" in 2009, has been found dead. 10News reports that a body found off Highway 74 in Riverside County, San Diego, this past Wednesday is that of Julien Hug, who had disappeared on Monday. The body was found by authorities conducting a search for him near Joshua Tree National Park.

Julien Hug is the son of well-known San Diego restaurateur, Bertrand Hug. According to his father, Julien was on his way to the family's newest restaraunt when his phone went dead. It was the last time that anyone had heard from him.



Riverside County authorities won't confirm if they suspect foul play. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.