Charity Lawson’s Bachelorette journey came to a happy end on Aug. 21 — but Bachelor Nation is not slowing down anytime soon. After Gerry Turner’s debut as The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise’s return, there’s still a whole new season of The Bachelor to look forward to. So, who’s the new Bachelor — and when does his journey for love begin?
During Charity’s live After the Final Rose special, it was revealed that Joey Graziadei will be handing out roses next. Though Joey was visibly heartbroken when Charity said goodbye to him in Fiji, he said he was able to find closure since then for a very simple reason: “Watching Dotun [Olubeko] and Charity’s connection was enough for me ... It was just nice to be able to see someone so special be with her,” he told host Jesse Palmer.
So, what can fans expect from Joey’s Bachelor season? Here’s everything to know about The Bachelor Season 28, including the contestants who will be vying for his heart.
The Bachelor Keeps Its Premiere Tradition
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As usual, you can count on The Bachelor Season 28 to begin in early 2024, shortly after the holidays. ABC announced the two-hour season premiere will air on Monday, Jan. 22.
For the past 15 seasons, The Bachelor premiere date has fallen on the first Monday of January — with the exception of Zach Shallcross’ season and now Joey’s, which begins a few weeks later.
Joey’s Looking For His Perfect Match
After much speculation, the new Bachelor was announced during After the Final Rose. Joey “will take a second shot at finding his perfect match” during the upcoming season, per an ABC press release. (Yes, you can likely expect lots of tennis puns to come during Joey’s Bachelor promotional cycle!)
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Bachelor Nation got its first sneak peek at Joey’s season during The Golden Bachelor’s Fantasy Suites episode on Nov. 16. And that’s not the only time he appeared during Gerry’s season; he also refereed the show’s pickleball group date during Week 4.
A Contestant’s Secret Envelope
During After the Final Rose, viewers met the first contestant from Joey’s season. Lea lives in Hawaii like Joey, but expressed her frustration with the local dating scene. “I came to Los Angeles, and I’m like, OK, it’s gonna get better. It’s gonna get better. It didn’t get better,” she said.
Jesse gave Lea a mysterious envelope meant to be opened upon her arrival at Bachelor Mansion. He said it wasn’t a date card but wouldn’t reveal what it actually was. Hmm...
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The Bachelor Season 28 Cast
The official lineup of Joey’s Bachelor contestants arrived on Dec. 20, over a month before In addition to Lea, the Season 28 cast includes an actor, a pro cheerleader, and even two sisters. Here’s everyone so far.
Allison
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Allison.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Allison, 26, is a realtor from Philadelphia, PA
Autumn
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Autumn.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Autumn, 26, is an account executive from St. Louis, MO.
Chandler
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member ChandlerDisney/Richard Middlesworth
Chandler, 24, is a graphic designer from New York, NY.
Chrissa
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member ChrissaDisney/Richard Middlesworth
Chrissa, 26, is a marketing director from Abbotsford, BC.
Daisy
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Daisy.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Daisy, 25, is an account executive from Becker, MN.
Edwina
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Edwina.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Edwina, 25, is an entrepreneur from Atlanta, GA.
Erika
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Erika.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Erika, 25, is a leasing agent from North Bergen, NJ.
Evalin
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Evalin.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Evalin, 29, is a nanny from San Antonio, TX.
Jenn
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member JennDisney/Richard Middlesworth
Jenn, 25, is a physician assistant student from Miami, FL.
Jessica “Jess”
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Jess.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Jess, 24, is an executive assistant from San Diego, CA.
Katelyn
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Katelyn.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Katelyn, 25, is a radiochemist from Santa Fe, NM.
Kayla
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Kayla.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Kayla, 27, is a guidance counselor from Hamilton, OH.
Kelsey A.
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Kelsey A. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Kelsey A., 25, is a junior project manager from New Orleans, LA.
Kelsey T.
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Kelsey T. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Kelsey T., 31, is an actor from Los Angeles, CA.
Kyra
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Kyra.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Kyra, 26, is a paralegal from Miami, FL.
Lanie
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Lanie.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Lanie, 27, is a realtor from Philadelphia, PA.
Lauren
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Lauren.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Lauren, 28, is a registered nurse from Philadelphia, PA.
Lea
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Lea. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Lea, 23, is an account manager from Waipahu, HI.
Lexi
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Lexi.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Lexi, 30, is a digital strategist from Atlanta, GA.
Madina
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Madina.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Madina, 31, is a mental health therapist from Charlotte, NC.
Maria
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Maria.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Maria, 29, is an executive assistant from Kleinburg, ON.
Marlena
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Marlena.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Marlena, 26, is a finance writer from West Palm Beach, FL.
Nat
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Nat. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Nat, 25, is a registered nurse and professor from Sudbury, ON.
Rachel
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Rachel.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Rachel, 26, is an ICU nurse from Honolulu, HI.
Sam
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Sam. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Sam, 31, is a CPA from Nashville, TN.
Samantha
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Samantha.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Samantha, 25, is a pro football cheerleader from Miami, FL.
Sandra
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Sandra.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Sandra, 26, is a cybersecurity consultant from Nashville, TN.
Starr
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Starr. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Starr, 25, is a mental health counselor from Delray Beach, FL.
Sydney
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Sydney. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Sydney, 28, is a vintage store owner from Newport, RI.
Talyah
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Talyah. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Talyah, 23, is an esthetician from Huntington Beach, CA.
Taylor
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Taylor.Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Taylor, 23, is a recruiter from Chicago, IL.
Zoe
'The Bachelor' Season 28 cast member Zoe. Disney/Richard Middlesworth
Zoe, 24, is an artist from Atlanta, GA.
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This article was originally published on Aug. 22, 2023
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