Emily Maynard as The Bachelorette: Third Time’s the Charm?

Is ABC seriously thinking of making Emily Maynard The Bachelorette again?

After two failed engagements on the popular franchise, the 26-year-old single mom may just get her pleased ending after all … or another reality TV heartbreak.

The third time’s the charm, as the saying goes …

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“There’s been talk approximately bringing Emily back for another season,” said an insider of the rumors, which first surfaced in October & have yet to subside.

Maynard’s return would be reminiscent of Brad Womack … who proposed to Emily on his second stint on The Bachelor, only to break up with her shortly later.

“Emily would come back like Brad satisfactory the chance to do because she has so many fans,” the source said of Maynard, who satisfactory engaged to Jef Holm in 2012.

She & Jef cited “different points” in their lives as the reason for the split. The two reportedly reconciled briefly this winter, yet she dumped him again.

“Emily & Jef are not getting back together … they’re a done deal,” added the insider, suggesting that it could pave the way for her third shot at love.

How over are she & Jef? The Southern belle is expected to return her $68,000 3.5 carat Neil Lane engagement ring soon, if she hasn’t already.

Meanwhile, one of her runners-up, Sean Lowe, signed on for The Bachelor in 2013 (premiering Monday). Check out The Bachelor spoilers for scoop!

Emily as The Bachelorette again: Your thoughts?