The Bachelor (Season 28)

The **28th season** of *The Bachelor* will premiere in January 22, 2024. It features 28-year-old Joey Graziadei, a teaching tennis pro.

He was the runner-up on Charity Lawson's season of *The Bachelorette*.

## Filming and development

### Production

Filming began in September 2023 in Los Angeles, with locations including Malta, Spain, Canada, and concluded in Tulum, Mexico in November 2023.

Like in the previous season, it would be delayed by three weeks from its standard first week of January start, to avoid a potential clash with ABC's coverage of *Monday Night Football*.

### Casting and contestants

Joey was announced as the next Bachelor on August 21, 2023, during the **After The Final Rose** special for season 20 of *The Bachelorette*. That night, he met his first contestant, Lea.

32 potential women were announced on September 16, 2023, on the official Bachelor Facebook page. Unlike other seasons, all of the potential 32 women had made it into the official cast, there were no cuts prior to the start of the filming.

Notable contestants include Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2017 Samantha Washington, who is the daughter of retired NFL safety Brian Washington.

## Contestants

The season began with 32 contestants.

Allison Hollinger
26
Dover, Delaware
RealtorAutumn Waggoner
26
De Soto, Missouri
Account ExecutiveChrissa Perez
26
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Marketing DirectorDaisy Kent
25
Becker, Minnesota
Account ExecutiveEdwina Dorbor
25
Maple Grove, Minnesota
EntrepreneurEvalin Clark
29
San Antonio, Texas
NannyJenn Tran
25
Hillsdale, New Jersey
Physician Assistant StudentJess Edwards
24
Erwin, Tennessee
Executive AssistantKatelyn DeBacker
26
Santa Fe, New Mexico
RadiochemistKelsey Anderson
25
Leesville, Louisiana
Junior Project ManagerKelsey Toussant
31
Inglewood, California
ActressLea Cayanan
23
Waipahu, Hawaii
Account ManagerLexi Young
30
Pataskala, Ohio
Digital StrategistMadina Alam
31
Johnstown, New York
Mental Health TherapistMaria Georgas
29
Kleinburg, Ontario
Executive AssistantRachel Nance
26
Honolulu, Hawaii
ICU NurseStarr Skyler
25
Delray Beach, Florida
Mental Health CounselorSydney Gordon
28
Newport, Rhode Island
Vintage Store OwnerErika Cardenas
25
North Bergen, New Jersey
Leasing Agent
Eliminated in week 2Marlena Haddad
26
Waterbury, Connecticut
Finance Writer
Eliminated in week 2Taylor Wiens
23
Olathe, Kansas
Recruiter
Eliminated in week 2Lauren Hollinger
28
Dover, Delaware
Registered Nurse
Quit in week 2Chandler Dewgard
24
Brooklyn, New York
Graphic Designer
Eliminated in week 1Kayla Rodgers
27
Hamilton, Ohio
Guidance Counselor
Eliminated in week 1Kyra Brusch
26
Miami, Florida
Paralegal
Eliminated in week 1Lanie Latsios
27
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Realtor
Eliminated in week 1Nat Crepeau
26
Sudbury, Ontario
Nursing Professor
Eliminated in week 1Sam Hale
31
Melville, New York
CPA
Eliminated in week 1Samantha Washington
25
Lincoln, Nebraska
Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
Eliminated in week 1Sandra Rabadi
26
Strongsville, Ohio
Cybersecurity Consultant
Eliminated in week 1Talyah Jackson
23
Huntington Beach, California
Esthetician
Eliminated in week 1Zoe Antona
24
Roswell, Georgia
Artist
Eliminated in week 1

## Promotional gallery

### Joey

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### The Women

* Joey & The Women at the first rose ceremony.
* Allison Hollinger
* Autumn Waggoner
* Chrissa Perez
* Daisy Kent
* Edwina Dorbor
* Evalin Clark
* Jenn Tran
* Jess Edwards
* Katelyn DeBacker
* Kelsey Anderson
* Kelsey Toussant
* Lea Cayanan
* Lexi Young
* Madina Alam
* Maria Georgas
* Rachel Nance
* Starr Skyler
* Sydney Gordon
* Erika Cardenas - Week 2
* Marlena Haddad - Week 2
* Taylor Wiens - Week 2
* Lauren Hollinger - Week 2
* Chandler Dewgard - Week 1
* Kayla Rodgers - Week 1
* Kyra Brusch - Week 1
* Lanie Latsios - Week 1
* Nat Crepeau - Week 1
* Sam Hale - Week 1
* Samantha Washington - Week 1
* Sandra Rabadi - Week 1
* Talyah Jackson - Week 1
* Zoe Antona - Week 1
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