Joey Graziadei’s ‘Bachelor’ Cast: Meet 2 Sisters & 30 More Women Competing for His Heart (PHOTOS)
For the first time ever, a pair of sisters is taking part in The Bachelor. ABC announced The Bachelor Season 28 cast on Wednesday, December 20, revealing the 32 women who will be vying for Joey Graziadei‘s heart — the biggest cast in the show’s history. The bigger dating pool, and particularly the sisters’ casting, shows that the franchise is aiming to keep up with the casting twists of The Golden Bachelor.
Viewers first met Joey during Charity Lawson‘s season of The Bachelorette. His next journey to find love begins during the 28th season of The Bachelor, premiering Monday, January 22 at 8/7c on ABC (the episode is two hours long). Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres.
Of the 32 women is Lea, whom Joey previously met on The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose. The sisters are Allison and Lauren. This isn’t their first time dating the same man, but dating the same man at the same time is a first for the sibling duo.
For those unfamiliar with this season’s leading man, Joey is a 28-year-old teaching tennis pro from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, who made an impression in The Bachelorette Season 20 with his loyalty, thoughtfulness, and compassion for others. Before his emotional exit, audiences saw Joey open up about his family values and how those closest to him have influenced his desire to find lasting love.
As the Bachelor, Joey is looking for a life partner who is outgoing, caring, and shares his love for adventure and exploring the outdoors. 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.
The Bachelor is hosted by Jesse Palmer and produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, Bennett Graebner, Peter Gust, Tim Warner, Jodi Baskerville, and Jeff Thomas serve as executive producers.
Meet the women of Season 28 below!
The Bachelor, Season 28 Premieres, Monday, January 22, 8/7c, ABC
Allison
26, a realtor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Autumn
26, an account executive from St. Louis, Missouri
Chandler
24, a graphic designer from New York, New York
Chrissa
26, a marketing director from Abbotsford, British Columbia
Daisy
25, an account executive from Becker, Minnesota
Edwina
25, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia
Erika
25, a leasing agent from North Bergen, New Jersey
Evalin
29, a nanny from San Antonio, Texas
Jenn
25, a physician assistant student from Miami, Florida
Jess
24, an executive assistant from San Diego, California
Katelyn
25, a radiochemist from Santa Fe, New Mexico
Kayla
27, a guidance counselor from Hamilton, Ohio
Kelsey A.
25, a junior project manager from New Orleans, Lousiana
Kelsey T.
31, an actor from Los Angeles, California
Kyra
26, a paralegal from Miami, Florida
Lanie
27, a realtor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lauren
28, a registered nurse from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lea
23, an account manager from Waipahu, Hawaii
Lexi
30, a digital strategist from Atlanta, Georgia
Madina
31, a mental health therapist from Charlotte, North Carolina
Maria
29, an executive assistant from Kleinburg, Ontario
Marlena
26, a finance writer from West Palm Beach, Florida
Nat
26, a registered nurse and professor from Sudbury, Ontario
Rachel
26, an ICU nurse from Honolulu, Hawaii
Sam
31, a CPA from Nashville, Tennessee
Samantha
25, a pro football cheerleader from Miami, Florida
Sandra
26, a cybersecurity consultant from Nashville, Tennessee
Starr
25, a mental health counselor from Delray Beach, Florida
Sydney
28, a vintage store owner from Newport, Rhode Island
Talyah
23, an esthetician from Huntington Beach, California
Taylor
23, a recruiter from Chicago, Illinois
Zoe
24, an artist from Atlanta, Georgia
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