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Zach’s Bachelor Contestants Include 4 Nurses & A Rodeo Racer
Meet the official lineup before the Jan. 23 premiere.
If you’re still missing Bachelor in Paradise, which had its season finale Nov. 22, fear not — more Bachelor Nation drama is on the way very soon. After Zach Shallcross, Aven Jones, and Nate Mitchell were all floated as potential picks, ABC confirmed that Zach would be the next Bachelor in September 2022. His emotional split with Rachel “didn’t change how ready I was,” Zach told Jesse Palmer during the announcement, adding that he’s looking for his “best friend.”
With Zach’s Bachelor season premiering this month, there’s plenty to be excited about. Here’s everything we know so far.
The Bachelor Season 27 Premiere Date
The Bachelor Season 27 will premiere on Monday, Jan. 23.
The Bachelor Season 27 Trailer
During the Nov. 22 Bachelor in Paradise finale, viewers got their first look at Zach’s Bachelor trailer, and it came with a few surprises — including franchise alums Victoria Fuller and Tahzjuan Hawkins, who, of course, competed on previous seasons of Bachelor in Paradise. Tahzjuan, one contestant says, is there to “steal [her] man.”
While Tahzjuan may be trying for Zach’s heart, we know that Victoria is in a relationship with Greg Grippo — so she may simply be there for moral support. (There are spoilers about how it all goes down, if you’re into that.)
On Jan. 4, ABC shared a closer look at the season ahead.
The Bachelor Season 27 Cast
In addition to the return of a few Bachelor Nation alums, we now know who will be competing on Zach’s season. ABC introduced Zach to his first five women at the After the Final Rose special of The Bachelorette — and on Jan. 4, the full lineup of women was announced on Facebook. Here’s everyone so far, from the early introductions to the new faces we’ll be meeting soon.
Aly
Aly, 26, is a healthcare strategist from Atlanta, Georgia.
Anastasia
Anastasia, 30, is a content marketing manager from San Diego, California.
Ariel
Ariel, 28, is a marketing executive from New York, New York.
Bailey
Bailey, 27, is an executive recruiter from Nashville, Tennessee.
Rebecca “Becca”
Becca, 25, is a nursing student from Burbank, California.
Brianna
Brianna, 24, is an entrepreneur from Jersey City, New Jersey.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn, 25, is a rodeo racer from Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Cara
Cara, 27, is a corporate recruiter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Catherine “Cat”
Cat, 26, is a dancer from New York, New York.
Charity
Charity, 26, is a child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia.
Christina
Christina, 26, is a content creator from Nashville, Tennessee.
Davia
Davia, 25, is a marketing manager from Charleston, South Carolina.
Gabriella “Gabi”
Gabi, 25, is an account executive from Pittsford, Vermont.
Genevie
Genevie, 26, is a neonatal nurse from Baltimore City, Maryland.
Greer
Greer, 24, is a medical sales representative from Houston, Texas.
Holland
Holland, 24, is an insurance marketer from Boca Raton, Florida.
Jessica “Jess”
Jess, 23, is an e-commerce coordinator from Winter Springs, Florida.
Kaitlyn “Kaity”
Kaity, 27, is an ER nurse from Austin, Texas.
Katherine
Katherine, 26, is a registered nurse from Tampa, Florida.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 30, is a hospitality manager from Los Angeles, California.
Kylee
Kylee, 25, is a postpartum nurse from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Chandralekha “Lekha”
Lekha, 29, is a financial advisor from Miami, Florida.
Madison
Madison, 26, is a business owner from Fargo, North Dakota.
Mercedes
Mercedes, 24, is a nonprofit owner from Bloomfield, Iowa.
Olivia L.
Olivia L., 24, is a patient care technician from Rochester, New York.
Olivia M.
Olivia M., 25, is a stylist from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sonia
Sonia, 29, is a project manager from Long Island, New York.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 23, is a restaurant marketer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Victoria J.
Victoria J., 30, is a makeup artist from Fort Worth, Texas.
Viktoria E.
Viktoria E., 29, is a nanny from Vienna, Austria.
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