The Fastexynewest season of ABC's long-running "The Bachelor" franchise will return to screens next month.
Season 28 of "The Bachelor" will premiere on Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC, featuring teaching tennis pro Joey Graziadei as this season's lead. The season will feature 32 women, the most to ever arrive to the mansion on the first night, all vying to win Graziadei's heart.
Graziadei was the runner-up on Season 20 of "The Bachelorette" with lead Charity Lawson, who accepted the proposal of Dotun Olubeko.
Graziadei is "looking for a life partner who is outgoing, caring and shares his love for adventure and exploring the outdoors," according to this season's description from ABC. "He loves hiking, surfing, and ending his days watching the sunset, but knows he has much more love to give and the only thing missing is someone with whom to share his life."
Here's what to know about the cast for "The Bachelor" Season 28.
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'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast
Here's a look at the 32 contestants who will compete for the heart of Joey Graziadei on Season 28 of "The Bachelor," according to ABC.
Allison
Age: 26
City: Philadelphia
Occupation: Realtor (and sister of fellow contestant, Lauren)
Autumn
Age: 26
City: St. Louis
Occupation: Account executive
Chandler
Age: 24
City: New York City
Occupation: Graphic designer
Chrissa
Age: 26
City: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation: Marketing director
Daisy
Age: 25
City: Becker, Minnesota
Occupation: Account executive
Edwina
Age: 25
City: Atlanta
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Erika
Age: 25
City: North Bergen, New Jersey
Occupation: Leasing agent
Evalin
Age: 29
City: San Antonio
Occupation: Nanny
Jenn
Age: 25
City: Miami
Occupation: Physician assistant student
Jessica ('Jess')
Age: 24
City: San Diego
Occupation: Executive assistant
Katelyn
Age: 25
City: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Occupation: Radiochemist
Kayla
Age: 27
City: Hamilton, Ohio
Occupation: Guidance counselor
Kelsey A.
Age: 25
City: New Orleans
Occupation: Junior project manager
Kelsey T.
Age: 31
City: Los Angeles
Occupation: Actor
Kyra
Age: 26
City: Miami
Occupation: Paralegal
Eleni 'Lanie'
Age: 27
City: Philadelphia
Occupation: Realtor
Lauren
Age: 28
City: Philadelphia
Occupation: Registered nurse (and sister of fellow contestant, Allison)
