Zach Shallcross is on the hunt for his soulmate once again! The former “Bachelorette” contestant wasn’t lucky in love when he appeared on the ABC dating show last season, but he’s giving it another go as the latest star of “The Bachelor.”
Lucky for us, we don’t have to wait long to watch the 26-year-old tech executive begin his quest for romance. The 27th season of “The Bachelor” premiered on Monday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. ET and from the looks of the trailer, there will be plenty of romance and drama.
As a contestant on “The Bachelorette,” Shallcross had chemistry with Rachel Recchia, but their romance didn’t go the distance and he ultimately decided to leave the show towards the end of the season.
This time around, the California native will be putting his heart on the line to find “the one,” and there are 30 ladies vying for his attention. Per the tech executive’s bio, he’s looking for a connection similar to the one his parents have (which he characterizes as “true love”).
If Shallcross is truly seeking a soulmate, he might have luck with Aly, a “Southern sweetheart” and “hopeless romantic” who is ready for marriage, per her ABC bio.
The self-described “family man at heart” could also vibe with Anastasia, who comes from a “big, loving Greek family,” or Becca, who says her mom is the person she “loves most in this world.” On the other hand, if Shallcross is looking for a bit of excitement, thrill-seeker Ariel might be a great match.
Since Shallcross seems to be pretty serious about finding “the one,” he’ll likely relate to Bailey, who is “ready to settle down and meet her dream man,” or Davia, who is “ready for marriage and wants it soon.”
The new bachelor will likely have great conversations with Charity, a mental health therapist, and will probably be charmed by Holland, a “spunky and confident woman who needs a man who can keep up with her energy.”
Read on for photos and snippets of the bios from all 30 women. We’ll be updating this cast list as the show goes on – so you can see who stays and who goes.
Aly Jacobs, 26
Occupation: Healthcare strategy project manager
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hobbies/Passions: Disneyland, porcelain dolls and her goldendoodle named Texas
Fun Fact: Aly attended the same high school as singer Beyoncé
Is she still in the running? Yes
Anastasia Keramidas, 30
Occupation: Senior content marketing manager
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Hobbies/Passions: “Harry Potter” movies, Rufus Du Sol’s music, traveling to Greece
Fun Fact: Anastasia is an animal lover but she’s afraid of monkeys.
Is she still in the running? No, she went home following accusations that she was talking about her Instagram following after the show.
Ariel Frenkel, 28
Occupation: Freelance marketing
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Hobbies/Passions: Dancing to Abba music, reading “Architectural Digest”, exploring New York City
Fun Fact: Ariel has traveled all over the world, including spots in Europe, Asia and South America.
Is she still in the running? Yes
Bailey Brown, 27
Occupation: Executive Recruiter
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Hobbies/Passions: Spicy margaritas, her dog Charlie (named after Charlie Brown), traveling
Fun Fact: Bailey wants to own her own health and wellness business in the future.
Is she still in the running? No, she left after a conversation in Episode Three.
Becca Serrano, 25
Occupation: Nursing student
Hometown: Burbank, Calif.
Hobbies/Passions: The outdoors, romance novels
Fun Fact: Becca is craving “natural chemistry” with her future husband and wants someone who can be goofy with her.
Is she still in the running? No, she went home on the first night.
Brianna Thorbourne, 24
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Hometown: Jersey City, N.J.
Hobbies/Passions: Her successful beauty company, traveling, thrill-seeking
Fun Fact: Brianna called Paris home for several years while she was growing up.
Is she still in the running? No, she self eliminated in Episode Three.
Brooklyn Willie, 25
Occupation: Dental Lab Tech
Hometown: Stillwater, Okla.
Hobbies/Passions: Breakfast burritos, two-step dancing, horse barrel racing
Fun Fact: Brooklyn would love to be a professional rodeo cowgirl and horse trainer.
Is she still in the running? Yes
Cara Ammon, 27
Occupation: Corporate recruiter
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Hobbies/Passions: Christmas music, Justin Bieber
Fun Fact: Cara hates it when people toss their garbage on the sidewalk.
Is she still in the running? No, she went home on the first night.
Cat Wong, 26
Occupation: Professional dancer
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Hobbies/Passions: Hot dogs, sailing, picnics
Fun Fact: Cat doesn’t like dinner dates.
Is she still in the running? No, she went home in Episode Two.
Charity Lawson, 26
Occupation: Child and family therapist
Hometown: Columbus, Ga.
Hobbies/Passions: “The Notebook,” throwing axes
Fun Fact: Charity would love to live in Disney World.
Is she still in the running? Yes
Christina Mandrell, 25
Occupation: Content creator
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Hobbies/Passions: Her 5-year-old daughter named Blakely, CrossFit, her daughter’s pet turtle
Fun Fact: Christina is “selective” about who she dates, according to her ABC bio, since she wants to find someone who is perfect for both her and her daughter.
Is she still in the running? No, she left in Episode Three.
Davia Bunch, 25
Occupation: Marketing manager
Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C.
Hobbies/Passions: Taylor Swift, oysters, romance novels
Fun Fact: Davia claims that she can “out-burp” anyone.
Is she still in the running? No
Gabi Elnicki, 25
Occupation: Account executive
Hometown: Pittsford, Vt.
Hobbies/Passions: The outdoors, tailgating, destination weddings
Fun Fact: She aspires to own a pilates studio.
Is she still in the running? Yes
Genevie Mayo, 26
Occupation: Neonatal nurse
Hometown: Baltimore City, Md.
Hobbies/Passions: The Baltimore Ravens, Colleen Hoover books, playing sports
Fun Fact: She’d like to be CEO of a hospital one day.
Is she still in the running? No
Greer Blitzer, 24
Occupation: Medical sales rep
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hobbies/Passions: Flea markets, forehead kisses, sushi
Fun Fact: She currently lives in New York City.
Is she still in the running? Yes
Holland Parsons, 24
Occupation: Insurance marketer
Hometown: Boca Raton, Fla.
Hobbies/Passions: Yachting, Pilates, the beach
Fun Fact: Holland says her favorite TV show is “The Bachelor.”
Is she still in the running? No, she went home on the first night.
Jess Girod, 23
Occupation: E-Commerce coordinator
Hometown: Winter Springs, Fla.
Hobbies/Passions: Bananagrams, puppies, romance
Fun Fact: Jess says she never leaves the house without applying sunscreen first.
Is she still in the running? Yes
Kaity Biggar, 27
Occupation: ER nurse
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Hobbies/Passions: Figure skating. roller coasters, swimming
Fun Fact: Kaity’s dealbreaker is a man who doesn’t want kids.
Is she still in the running? Yes
Katherine Izzo, 26
Occupation: Registered nurse
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
Hobbies/Passions: Breakfast pastries, her nieces and nephews
Fun Fact: Katherine describes her dream man as loyal, trustworthy and a great communicator.
Kimberly Gutierrez, 30
Occupation: Hospitality manager
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Hobbies/Passions: Wine, old-school hip-hop, picnics
Fun Fact: Kimberly can’t wait to start her own family.
Is she still in the running? No, she went home in Episode Two.
Kylee Russell, 25
Occupation: Postpartum nurse
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Hobbies/Passions: Dancing, buttery popcorn with M&Ms
Fun Fact: Kylee is a former NBA dancer.
Is she still in the running? No
Lekha Ravi, 29
Occupation: Financial advisor
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Hobbies/Passions: Massages, belly dancing
Fun Fact: Lekha moved to the U.S. when she was 7 and was born in India.
Is she still in the running? No, she was eliminated on the first night.
Madison Johnson, 26
Occupation: Business owner
Hometown: Fargo, N.D.
Hobbies/Passions: Her two younger sisters, hard work
Fun Fact: Madison became a caretaker for her two sisters while growing up, so her perfect match will have to meet their seal of approval.
Is she still in the running? No, she was eliminated on the first night.
Mercedes Northup, 24
Occupation: Non-profit owner
Hometown: Bloomfield, Iowa
Hobbies/Passions: Showing pigs at the Iowa State Fair, country music, her dog
Fun Fact: Mercedes describes herself as a hard worker and has four jobs.
Is she still in the running? No
Olivia Lewis, 23
Occupation: Patient care technician
Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.
Hobbies/Passions: Basketball, “Grey’s Anatomy,” jet-skiing
Fun Fact: Olivia has visited almost every state in the U.S.
Is she still in the running? No, she was eliminated on the first night.
Olivia Miller, 25
Occupation: Stylist
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Hobbies/Passions: Reading, binge-watching TV, hot yoga
Fun Fact: Olivia studied fashion.
Is she still in the running? No, she was eliminated on the first night.
Sonia Sharma, 28
Occupation: Project manager
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Hobbies/Passions: Elvis, dogs, bungee jumping
Fun Fact: One day, Sonia wants to move to the suburbs and have three golden retrievers.
Is she still in the running? No, she was eliminated on the first night.
Vanessa Dinh, 23
Occupation: Restaurant marketer
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.
Hobbies/Passions: Cherries, top-notch food, marketing
Fun Fact: If she had to pick a duet partner, Vanessa would choose Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees.
Is she still in the running? No, she was eliminated on the first night.
Victoria Jameson
Occupation: Makeup artist
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Hobbies/Passions: Emo-punk music, dancing
Fun Fact: Victoria J. holds a degree in dance performance.
Is she still in the running? No, she went home in Episode Two.
Viktoria Eichner, 29
Occupation: Nanny
Hometown: Vienna, Austria
Hobbies/Passions: Christmas movies, Norah Jones music, painting
Fun Fact: Viktoria E. was born and raised in Austria and moved to the United States in 2013.
Is she still in the running? No, she was eliminated on the first night.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
