ABC revealed the 25 women competing for Grant Ellis' heart on season 29 of The Bachelor. The show premiered on January 27. This year's contestants include a boxing trainer, a luxury travel host, a venture capitalist, and two women who work with kids. Grant Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey, was chosen as The Bachelor after appearing on Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette.
Fans of the reality show were impressed by Grant's desire to start a family. Although his journey was cut short, he's now getting a second chance at love. As the second Black male lead in the franchise's history, Grant follows in Matt James' footsteps. The Bachelor is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television. Claire Freeland, Bennett Graebner, Tim Warner, and Peter Gust are the executive producers.
Who are the 25 contestants competing in this season's The Bachelor?
Alexe
Alexe, a 27-year-old pediatric speech therapist from New Brunswick, Canada, is searching for true love on The Bachelor. Growing up on a farm, she developed a passion for animals. Alexe speaks fluent French and she's looking for someone who is open-minded, hardworking, and kind. Alexe loves watching cooking competition shows, enjoys eating ketchup chips, and never does karaoke.
Alli Jo
Alli Jo, a 30-year-old boxing trainer from Manalapan, New Jersey, is passionate about fitness, but finding true love has become her top priority through The Bachelor. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, planning trips, and trying new workouts.
Allyshia
A 29-year-old interior designer from Tampa, Florida, is a former pageant queen and longest-reigning Miss California. Allyshia loves horses and enjoys spending time at the beach with her dogs, Bentley and Bagel. To win Allyshia's heart, someone will need to impress her family first.
Bailey
The 27-year-old social media manager from Atlanta, Georgia, likes shopping, dancing, and playing with her toy poodle, Easa. She's looking for someone funny, thoughtful, and family-oriented - and a good photographer wouldn't hurt.
Beverly
Beverly, a 30-year-old insurance salesperson from Howard Beach, New York, comes from a tight-knit family and wants love like her parents, who have been married for over 30 years. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and watching her favorite movies.
Carolina
Carolina, a 28-year-old public relations producer from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, wants a romantic relationship that feels like a movie. The Bachelor contestant describes her style as laid-back and grandmotherly, and dreams of being teased by comedian Nikki Glaser.
7) Chloie
Chloie moved from the Midwest to New York to become a model. Chloie likes to have dinner parties and watch funny love movies when she's not modeling. Chloie wants a partner who loves family, is ready for a serious relationship, and wants many kids.
Christina
Christina, a 26-year-old marketing director from Fargo, North Dakota, enjoys trying new things, like racing cars and skydiving. Christina is ready to find love and hopes to connect with Grant on The Bachelor.
Dina
Dina, a 31-year-old attorney from Chicago, Illinois, is one of 11 siblings and values kindness, ambition, and family. Her friends are mostly married or in serious relationships, and she's ready to join them.
Ella
A 25-year-old luxury travel host from Los Angeles, California, comes from a tight-knit Filipino family and wants to share her heritage with her future partner. In her free time, Ella enjoys watching basketball, playing badminton, and reading romance novels.
J’Nae
J'Nae, a 28-year-old account coordinator from Colorado Springs, Colorado, is taking a chance on love through The Bachelor. As a former professional basketball player overseas, she's now looking for someone reliable.
Juliana
Juliana, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, Massachusetts, comes from a big Italian family and wants love like her parents, who were high school sweethearts. She's looking for someone kind, ambitious, and family-oriented.
Kelsey
Kelsey is a 26-year-old interior designer from Brooklyn, New York, and wants a partner who is emotionally intelligent and caring.
Kyleigh
Kyleigh, a 26-year-old retail manager from Wilmington, North Carolina, wants someone who will love her mini goldendoodle, Bella. In her free time, Kyleigh enjoys surfing, playing pickleball, and camping with friends.
Litia
A 31-year-old venture capitalist from Salt Lake City, Utah, wants a partner who is honest, open, and values family. She enjoys sports, like basketball and football, and also likes horseback riding.
Natalie
The 25-year-old Ph.D. student from Louisville, Kentucky, wants to find love on The Bachelor. Natalie wants someone who loves animals, like her rescue dog Tuck.
Neicey
Neicey, a 32-year-old pediatrician from Blythewood, South Carolina, works at four hospitals. Neicey enjoys spending time with friends at football games, farmers markets, or playing with her three dogs.
Parisa
The 29-year-old pediatric behavior analyst from Birmingham, Michigan, enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends. She's looking for someone loyal, honest, and funny to share her life with.
Radhika
Radhika is a 28-year-old from New York who grew up in a close-knit family. She wants a long-lasting marriage like her parents.
Rebekah
Rebekah, a 31-year-old ICU nurse from Dallas, Texas, loves animals, enjoys playing Scrabble, and always tries to look her best.
Rose
Rose, a 27-year-old registered nurse from Chicago, Illinois, enjoys going to the beach, trying new places, and going out with friends.
Sarafiena
The 29-year-old associate media director from New York, New York, is looking for a partner through The Bachelor. Sarafiena had a bob haircut in college and has watched every episode of Grey's Anatomy multiple times.
Savannah
Savannah, a 27-year-old wedding planner from Charlottesville, Virginia, is good at Charades, wants to plan the Met Gala, and is afraid of owls.
Vicky
Vicky, a 28-year-old nightclub server from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a former NFL cheerleader. Now, she wants to find someone to cheer on in life. Vicky is proud of her strong legs, always wears a lipliner, and dreams of living in an Italian vineyard.
Zoe
Zoe, a 27-year-old tech engineer and model from New York, has a degree in mechanical engineering from Duke University. Zoe enjoys outdoor activities like boating, surfing, and ice skating.
The Bachelor will premiere on Monday, January 27, at 8/7c on ABC.