Meet The 30 Women Vying For Zach's Heart On Newest 'Bachelor' Season
By Dani Medina
January 5, 2023
Photo: ABC
It's that time again — a new The Bachelor season is fast approaching!
After a doozy of a year, including Clayton Echard's declaration of love to not one, not two, but three women, and Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey's double The Bachelorette season that ended in a whirlwind of drama, it's time for Zach Shallcross to hand out his share of roses. ABC revealed the cast of "the most dramatic season yet" earlier this week — and we have all the juicy details for you.
There are 30 women vying for Zach's heart on The Bachelor in the new season, which premieres later this month. He'll be led by host Jesse Palmer in the hunt for love. But interestingly enough, that journey started way earlier than any other Bachelor contestant before him.
At the conclusion of The Bachelorette's live finale episode, it was announced Zach would be the next Bachelor. It didn't come as a surprise, as he was a fan favorite from the jump. His relationship with Rachel was emotional, all-consuming and, you guessed it, dramatic! Zach's announcement, however, was met with a surprise — he met five women from the cast that night. America ultimately decided who would get the First Impression Rose, and that was 24-year-old entrepreneur Brianna from New Jersey.
Before we meet the rest of the women, here's a bit about Zach, per ABC's website:
An endearing 26-year-old tech executive from Anaheim Hills, California, Shallcross stole Bachelor Nation's heart on season 19 of "The Bachelorette" with his quiet charm, wit and openness to finding lasting love. Audiences saw Shallcross put himself and his desire to meet "the one" first when he made his emotional exit, opening the door for his "person" to walk through. A family man at heart, Shallcross splits time between Texas and Orange County. His parents, who have been married over 30 years, have shown him what true love looks like. He strives to find a love that echoes the standard they have set for him, and he plans to keep them in mind when looking for a life partner. Home is where the heart is; and with the Bachelor mansion not too far away, Shallcross is eager to begin his journey back home in Southern California.
Here's a look at the 30 women featured on Zach Shallcross' season of The Bachelor:
1 of 30
Olivia M.
Age: 25
Occupation: Stylist
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
When she's not working hard at her career, Olivia loves going to hot yoga, trying new restaurants and cuddling up on the couch to binge-watch TV.
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Gabi
Age: 25
Occupation: Account executive
Hometown: Pittsford, Vermont
Gabi is so ready for marriage that she even has her dream wedding venue picked out in Italy on Lake Como.
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Lekha
Age: 29
Occupation: Financial advisor
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Lekha is ready to find "the one," and while her parent's marriage was arranged, they are supportive of her journey to find love and happiness in her own way.
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Kaity
Age: 27
Occupation: ER nurse
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Kaity can't wait to start a family and said that if a man didn't want kids, that would be a dealbreaker for her.
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Viktoria E.
Age: 29
Occupation: Nanny
Hometown: Vienna, Austria
Viktoria enjoys listening to country music and dreams of visiting Hawaii one day.
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Madison
Age: 26
Occupation: Business owner
Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota
When it comes to her love life, her little sisters are part of a package deal, and Madison wouldn't have it any other way.
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Bailey
Age: 27
Occupation: Executive recruiter
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Bailey is passionate about health and wellness and hopes to one day own her own business in the wellness world.
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Katherine
Age: 26
Occupation: Registered nurse
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Katherine's career as a registered nurse is extremely important to her, but her No. 1 priority is to find her perfect match.
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Cara
Age: 27
Occupation: Corporate recruiter
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When she isn't hustling in the office, she's jamming out to Justin Bieber while walking around New York City.
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Davia
Age: 25
Occupation: Marketing manager
Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
Davia loves dancing, listening to Lizzo and reading romance novels like "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo."
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Aly
Age: 26
Occupation: Healthcare strategist
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Nothing makes her happier than her goldendoodle named Texas, so hopefully, Zach can handle a little puppy love because these two are a package deal!
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Genevie
Age: 26
Occupation: Neonatal nurse
Hometown: Baltimore City, Maryland
When she's not working, Genevie loves reading Colleen Hoover books, playing sports and spending time with her family.
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Olivia L.
Age: 24
Occupation: Patient care technician
Hometown: Rochester, New York
While basketball was her first love, she's built a life outside of her sport, working full-time in healthcare, and has her dreams set on helping others as a physician assistant.
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Greer
Age: 24
Occupation: Medical sales rep
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Greer is loyal and confident and is looking for a partner who can keep up with her quick wit and big personality.
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15 of 30
Cat
Age: 26
Occupation: Dancer
Hometown: New York, New York
Cat is a free spirit who isn't afraid to be silly and always tries to keep a positive attitude.
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Brianna
Age: 24
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey
She is smart, entrepreneurial and creative, which lead to her owning a successful beauty company at just 24 years old.
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Kimberly
Age: 30
Occupation: Hospitality manager
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
The Puerto Rican beauty's ideal date night would include watching the sunset at the beach with a picnic dinner.
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Christina
Age: 26
Occupation: Content creator
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Since getting divorced, Christina has been searching for her perfect man but must be selective since she and her daughter are in this together.
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Vanessa
Age: 23
Occupation: Restaurant marketer
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Vanessa works in marketing and strives to be as successful as marketing genius Kris Jenner one day.
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Jess
Age: 23
Occupation: E-commerce coordinator
Hometown: Winter Springs, Florida
Jess describes herself as a hopeless romantic and is ready for her fairytale romance worthy of a Taylor Swift love song.
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21 of 30
Kylee
Age: 25
Occupation: Postpartum nurse
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
She is passionate about helping new mothers and can't wait to have a baby of her own ASAP.
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22 of 30
Ariel
Age: 28
Occupation: Marketing executive
Hometown: New York, New York
Ariel comes from a big, loving Ukrainian family and is looking to find love like her parents have.
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23 of 30
Charity
Age: 26
Occupation: Child and family therapist
Hometown: Columbus, Georgia
Charity is a mental health therapist and is extremely passionate about helping people live their best lives.
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Holland
Age: 24
Occupation: Insurance marketer
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
Pilates and spending time at the beach in her home state of Florida are also important parts of Holland's life, and it would be a huge plus if she could meet someone to enjoy her favorite things with her.
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Sonia
Age: 29
Occupation: Project manager
Hometown: Long Island, New York
While she's a city girl, for now, Sonia is hoping to move to the suburbs one day with her man and raise three golden retrievers.
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Becca
Age: 25
Occupation: Nursing student
Hometown: Burbank, California
She comes from a close-knit Mexican American family and was raised by her mom, who she says is the person she loves most in this world.
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27 of 30
Brooklyn
Age: 25
Occupation: Rodeo racer
Hometown: Stillwater, Oklahoma
At just 13 years old, Brooklyn discovered her passion for horse barrel racing and went on to study animal science.
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Victoria J.
Age: 30
Occupation: Make-up artist
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Her parents have been married for over 40 years, and Victoria has her heart set on finding a love like theirs.
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Mercedes
Age: 24
Occupation: Non-profit case manager
Hometown: Bloomfield, Iowa
While Mercedes loves a night out on the town in Nashville, she also enjoys staying in and cuddling with her dog.
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Anastasia
Age: 30
Occupation: Content marketing manager
Hometown: San Diego, California
In her free time, Anastasia enjoys watching the "Harry Potter" movies, visiting her family in Greece and vibing out to Rufus Du Sol's music.
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Zach Shallcross' season of The Bachelor premieres on ABC on Monday, January 23.