Charity Lawson's Bachelorette journey came to a successful conclusion on August 21, but Bachelor Nation isn't slowing down anytime soon. Following Gerry Turner's debut as "Bachelor" and his return as "Bachelor in Paradise ," the new season of "The Bachelor" is still worth looking forward to. So, who is the new Bachelor—and when does his journey to love begin?
During Charity's live After the Final Rose special, it was revealed that Joey Graziadei will hand out roses next. Although Joey was visibly sad when Charity said goodbye to him in Fiji, he says he's been able to find closure since then for one simple reason: "Watching Dotun [Olubeko] and Charity connect was enough for me ... It was just wonderful to be able to see someone so special with her," he told host Jesse Palmer.
So, what can fans expect from Joey's season of The Bachelor ? Here's everything you need to know about Season 28 of The Bachelor , including the contestants vying for his heart.
The Bachelor keeps its premiere tradition alive
As usual, The Bachelor Season 28 will begin airing shortly after the holidays in early 2024. ABC has announced that the two-hour premiere of the season will air on Monday, January 22.
For the past 15 seasons, The Bachelor's premiere date has been the first Monday in January, with the exception of Zach Schalkros' season and Joey's, which begins a few weeks later.
Joey is looking for his perfect partner
After much speculation, the new Bachelor was announced after the final rose. According to an ABC press release, Joey "will once again try to find his perfect partner" in the upcoming season. (Yes, you can probably expect a lot of tennis puns during Joey's Bachelor promo cycle!)
Bachelor Nation got its first sneak peek at Joey's season on the Nov. 16 episode of "Bachelor Fantasy Suite." This wasn't his only appearance on Gerry's season; he also appeared on The Bachelor . He also refereed the show's pickleball team during week four.
contestant's secret envelope
After "The Final Rose," viewers met the first contestant of Joey's season. Leah, like Joey, lives in Hawaii, but she expressed her frustration with the local dating scene. "I came to L.A. and I thought, OK, things are going to get better. Things are going to get better. Things didn't get better," she said.
Jesse gives Leah a mysterious envelope, intending to open it when she arrives at the Maester's Mansion. He said it was not a date card but would not say what it was. Well...
The Bachelor Season 28 Cast
The official lineup of Joey's Bachelor contestants arrived on December 20, more than a month ahead of schedule. In addition to Lea, the cast for Season 28 also includes an actor, a professional cheerleader, and even two sisters. Everyone is here so far.
Allison
Alison, 26, is a real estate agent from Philadelphia, PA
autumn
Autumn, 26, is an account manager from St. Louis, Missouri.
chandler
Chandler, 24, is a graphic designer from New York City, New York.
Krisa
Chrissa, 26, is a marketing director from Abbotsford, British Columbia.
daisy
Daisy, 25, is an account executive from Becker, Minnesota.
Edwina
Edwina, 25, is an entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia.
Erica
Erika, 25, is a leasing agent in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Evalin
Evalin, 29, is a nanny from San Antonio, Texas.
Jenn
Jenn, 25, is a physician assistant student from Miami, Florida.
Jessica "Jess"
Jess, 24, is an administrative assistant from San Diego, California.
Caitlin
Katelyn, 25, is a radiochemist from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Kayla
Kayla, 27, is a guidance counselor from Hamilton, Ohio.
Kelsey A.
Kelsey A., 25, is a junior project manager from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kelsey T.
Kelsey T., 31, is an actor from Los Angeles, California.
Kayla
Kyra, 26, is a paralegal from Miami, Florida.
Rani
Lanie, 27, is a real estate agent from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Lauren
Lauren, 28, is a registered nurse from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Leah
Lea, 23, is an account manager from Waipahu, Hawaii.
Lexie
Lexi, 30, is a digital strategist from Atlanta, Georgia.
Medina
Madina, 31, is a mental health therapist from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Maria
Maria, 29, is an administrative assistant from Kleinburg, Ontario.
Marina
Marlena, 26, is a financial writer from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Nat
Nat, 25, is a registered nurse and professor from Sudbury, Ontario.
Rachel
Rachel, 26, is an ICU nurse from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Sam
Sam, 31, is a CPA from Nashville, Tennessee.
Samantha
Samantha, 25, is a professional football cheerleader from Miami, Florida.
Sandra
Sandra, 26, is a cybersecurity consultant from Nashville, Tennessee.
Starr
Starr, 25, is a mental health counselor from Delray Beach, Florida.
Sydney
Sydney, 28, is an antique store owner from Newport, Rhode Island.
Thalia
Talyah, 23, is an esthetician from Huntington Beach, California.
Taylor
Taylor, 23, is a recruiter from Chicago, Illinois.
Zoe
Zoe, 24, is an artist from Atlanta, Georgia.
