Ready for the roses! Zach Shallcross’ journey to seek out love is about to start and the ladies vying for his hand have formally been introduced.
During the finale of Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey’s joint Bachelorette season, Zach (who beforehand competed for Rachel’s affections) met just a few of the ladies who’re set to seem on the twenty seventh season of the ABC relationship collection. The California native was launched to Bailey, Brianna, Brooklyn, Cat and Christina.
“I was telling you there were women from all over America who were coming to see you. In fact, some of those women have flown here and they’re going to meet you here tonight on this stage,” host Jesse Palmer informed the newly appointed main man on stage in September 2022. “One of these women will be receiving a first impression rose. … For the first time in the history of this show, we’re going to be awarding America’s first impression rose.”
Zach awarded the first impression rose to Brianna after she took a selfie with him in entrance of the Bachelor Mansion backdrop. “I wanted to do something special for us so we would always remember this,” she mentioned to Zach, earlier than they snapped the candy photograph. “It’s a little something for you to remember me by, and I’ll see you at the mansion soon.”
Brianna can be protected from elimination that first evening. While the tech government was the most impressed with the New Jersey native, he revealed that the introductions made him much more excited to get began.
“Everyone impressed me. That was incredible,” he mentioned at the time. “Everyone [is] obviously beautiful, but everyone had their own way to make an impression.”
In November 2022, Jesse solely teased to Us Weekly that Zach’s season was the “most emotional show” that he’s hosted to this point.
“It’s really all about the love story and romance and a little bit less about the drama, I think,” the Canadian host dished to Us. “The women are really into Zach. Zach’s so emotionally mature and he’s a guy that’s not afraid to wear his emotion on his sleeve. He’s very, very intentional. This is easily the most emotional show that I’ve hosted in the franchise.”
The ABC persona additionally revealed that the new season’s contestants match the lead’s power — and there’ll probably be plenty of tears.
“It’s gonna be emotionally charged, but it’s because everybody really wants this,” Jesse added. “It’s a [totally] different vibe than I’ve [ever] had hosting any of the other shows. I think he’s doing amazing and I can’t wait for people to see his journey.”
Tune into season 27 premiere of The Bachelor on ABC January 23, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET.
Keep scrolling to satisfy the ladies hoping to win Zach’s affections:
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‘The Bachelor’ Season 27 Cast: Meet the 30 Women Competing for Zach Shallcross
Ready for the roses! Zach Shallcross’ journey to seek out love is about to start and the ladies vying for his hand have formally been introduced.
During the finale of Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey’s joint Bachelorette season, Zach (who beforehand competed for Rachel’s affections) met just a few of the ladies who’re set to seem on the twenty seventh season of the ABC relationship collection. The California native was launched to Bailey, Brianna, Brooklyn, Cat and Christina.
“I was telling you there were women from all over America who were coming to see you. In fact, some of those women have flown here and they’re going to meet you here tonight on this stage,” host Jesse Palmer informed the newly appointed main man on stage in September 2022. “One of these women will be receiving a first impression rose. … For the first time in the history of this show, we’re going to be awarding America’s first impression rose.”
Zach awarded the first impression rose to Brianna after she took a selfie with him in entrance of the Bachelor Mansion backdrop. “I wanted to do something special for us so we would always remember this,” she mentioned to Zach, earlier than they snapped the candy photograph. “It’s a little something for you to remember me by, and I’ll see you at the mansion soon.”
Brianna can be protected from elimination that first evening. While the tech government was the most impressed with the New Jersey native, he revealed that the introductions made him much more excited to get began.
“Everyone impressed me. That was incredible,” he mentioned at the time. “Everyone [is] obviously beautiful, but everyone had their own way to make an impression.”
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In November 2022, Jesse solely teased to Us Weekly that Zach’s season was the “most emotional show” that he’s hosted to this point.
“It’s really all about the love story and romance and a little bit less about the drama, I think,” the Canadian host dished to Us. “The women are really into Zach. Zach’s so emotionally mature and he’s a guy that’s not afraid to wear his emotion on his sleeve. He’s very, very intentional. This is easily the most emotional show that I’ve hosted in the franchise.”
The ABC persona additionally revealed that the new season’s contestants match the lead’s power — and there’ll probably be plenty of tears.
“It’s gonna be emotionally charged, but it’s because everybody really wants this,” Jesse added. “It’s a [totally] different vibe than I’ve [ever] had hosting any of the other shows. I think he’s doing amazing and I can’t wait for people to see his journey.”
Tune into season 27 premiere of The Bachelor on ABC January 23, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET.
Keep scrolling to satisfy the ladies hoping to win Zach’s affections:
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Anastasia
Age: 30
Job: Content Marketing Manager
Hometown: San Diego, California
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Ariel
Age: 28
Job: Marketing Executive
Hometown: New York City, New York
![Bailey Bachelor Contestants - Bailey 738](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Bailey-738.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Bailey
Age: 27
Job: Executive Recruiter
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Met Zach at After the Final Rose
![Rebecca 'Becca' Bachelor Contestants - Becca 747](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Becca-747.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Rebecca ‘Becca’
Age: 25
Job: Nursing Student
Hometown: Burbank, California
![Brianna Bachelor Contestants - Brianna 739](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Brianna-739.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Brianna
Age: 24
Job: Entrepreneur
Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey
Met Zach at After the Final Rose
America’s first impression rose winner
![Brooklyn Bachelor Contestants - Brooklyn 751](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Brooklyn-751.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Brooklyn
Age: 25
Job: Rodeo Racer
Hometown: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Met Zach at After the Final Rose
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Cara
Age: 27
Job: Corporate Recruiter
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
![Cat Bachelor Contestants - Cat 741](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Cat-741.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Cat
Age: 26
Job: Dancer
Hometown: New York, New York
Met Zach at After the Final Rose
![Charity Bachelor Contestants - Charity 749](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Charity-749.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Charity
Age: 26
Job: Child and Family Therapist
Hometown: Columbus, Georgia
![Christina Bachelor Contestants - Christina-Mandrell 752](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Christina-Mandrell-752.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Christina
Age: 26
Job: Content Creator
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Met Zach at After the Final Rose
![Davia Bachelor Contestants - Davia 748](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Davia-748.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Davia
Age: 25
Job: Marketing Manager
Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
![Gabriella 'Gabi' Bachelor Contestants - Gabriella-Gabi- 750](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Gabriella-Gabi-750.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Gabriella ‘Gabi’
Age: 25
Job; Account Executive
Hometown: Pittsford, Vermont
![Genevie Bachelor Contestants - Genevieve 744](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Genevieve-744.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Genevie
Age 26
Job: Neonatal Nurse
Hometown: Baltimore City, Maryland
![Kylee Bachelor Contestants - Kylee 745](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Kylee-745.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Kylee
Age: 25
Job: Postpartum Nurse
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
![Chandralekha 'Lekha' Bachelor Contestants - Chandralekha-'Lekha' 742](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Chandralekha-Lekha-742.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Chandralekha ‘Lekha’
Age: 29
Job: Financial Advisor
Hometown: Miami, Florida
![Greer Bachelor Contestants - Greer 753](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Greer-753.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Greer
Age: 24
Job: Medical Sales Rep
Hometown: Houston, Texas
![Holland Bachelor Contestants - Holland 754](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Holland-754.jpg?resize=800%2C1199&ssl=1)
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Holland
Age: 24
Job: Insurance Marketer
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
![Jessica 'Jess' Bachelor Contestants - Jessica-Jess- 755](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Jessica-Jess-755.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Jessica ‘Jess’
Age: 23
Job: E-Commerce Coordinator
Hometown: Winter Springs, Florida
![Katherine Bachelor Contestants - Katherine 756](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Katherine-756.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Katherine
Age: 26
Job: Registered Nurse
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
![Kaitlyn 'Kaity' Bachelor Contestants - Kaitlyn-'Kaity' 757](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Kaitlyn-Kaity-757.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Kaitlyn ‘Kaity’
Age: 27
Job: ER Nurse
Hometown: Austin, Texas
![Kimberly Bachelor Contestants - Kimberly 758](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Kimberly-758.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Kimberly
Age: 30
Job: Hospitality Manager
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
![Madison Bachelor Contestants - Madison 759](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Madison-759.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Madison
Age: 26
Job: Business Owner
Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota
![Mercedes Bachelor Contestants - Mercedes 763](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Mercedes-763.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Mercedes
Age: 24
Job: Nonprofit Owner
Hometown: Bloomfield, Iowa
![Olivia L. Bachelor Contestants - Olivia-L 765](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Olivia-L-765.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Olivia L.
Age: 24
Job; Patient Care Technician
Hometown: Rochester, New York
![Olivia M. Bachelor Contestants - Olivia-M. 761](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Olivia-M.-761.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Olivia M.
Age: 25
Job: Stylist
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
![Sonia Bachelor Contestants - Sonia 764](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Sonia-764.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Sonia
Age: 29
Job: Project Manager
Hometown: Long Island, New York
![Vanessa Bachelor Contestants - Vanessa 760](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Vanessa-760.jpg?resize=800%2C1199&ssl=1)
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Vanessa
Age: 23
Job: Restaurant Marketer
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
![Victoria J. Bachelor Contestants - Victoria-J 762](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Victoria-J-762.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Victoria J.
Age: 30
Job: Makeup Artist
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
![Viktoria E. Bachelor Contestants - Viktoria-E. 746](https://i0.wp.com/www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bachelor-Contestants-Viktoria-E.-746.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
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Viktoria E.
Age 29
Job: Nanny
Hometown: Vienna, Austria
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