The moment Katie Thurston stepped out of a limo with a vibrator, she became the centerpiece of Matt James' season of "The Bachelor." Matt eventually sent her home after a few weeks on the show, but she walked away with complete confidence and an unforgettable declaration to Bachelor Nation: "I know I deserve it and I deserve someone who knows what I can offer What a man. I am who I am and someone wants that.”
Afterwards, rumors swirled that Katie would be the next Bachelorette — something many fans of the franchise and Matt himself supported. When asked about Katie and rival Serena Chow's previous feud on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen ," Matt said "bold" and "brave" women like Katie "should Considered for a Bachelorette role.”
On March 15, ABC confirmed Katie as the next Bachelorette. Now, ABC has released photos and bios of The Bachelorette Season 17 contestants vying for Katie's heart. This has become a can't-miss season of The Bachelorette , so here's everything we know about the men so far.
Aaron
Fans think the 26-year-old looks a lot like another Bachelorette contestant - Clare Crawley's Final Rose pick Dale Moss - but he also Brought a lot of things. Aaron is an insurance agent from San Diego, California who enjoys the outdoors and staying active, and was an NCAA swimmer in college. His ABC bio also describes him as "thoughtful, sensitive and ambitious"; he wants to own his own business within five years.
Andrew M.
Andrew M. is a 31-year-old attorney from Walnut Creek, Calif., who enjoys woodworking, pranks and coaching youth water polo. He also played professional water polo for a year in the Hungarian First Division, the most competitive league in the world.
Andrew S.
Apparently, Bachelor Nation has an estate plan. After Tyler Cameron's best friend Matt James won the Bachelor title, another contestant close to the former cast member joined the show. Andrew S., 26, of Waukegan, Ill., is a cousin of former NFL player Clay Harbor, who appeared on Becca Kufrin Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette . According to his ABC resume, he spent half his time playing professional soccer in Vienna, Austria, and the other half in Chicago, where he worked as a soccer coach and teacher's assistant.
austin
Bachelor Nation has already given Austin an interesting title: the love child of Jersey Shore 's Pauly D and American Horror Story's Evan Peters. The 25-year-old is from Mission Viejo, California, where he works as a real estate investor and buys and sells homes. Ambitiousness is key to him in a partner, but he also has the downside of having a huge smile and looking for Beyoncé to be his Jay-Z.
Brandon
Brandon, a 26-year-old from Mokena, Illinois, reads like a traveler. His Instagram bio notes that he has connections to Chicago, Tokyo, and New York City, and his grid includes plenty of jetsetters. He is also fluent in Japanese and Spanish and is working on expanding his Korean vocabulary. According to his ABC profile, his hometown is Queens, New York, where he works as an auto parts manager.
Brendan
Brendan is a 26-year-old firefighter trainee from Toronto, Canada. His ABC profile says he's a straightforward guy who likes to make his partner smile and is looking for someone who's good at joking, adventurous and open-minded.
Christianity
Christian is a 26-year-old from Newburyport, MA who has a dual career in real estate and life coaching. His Instagram bio reads "Professional Optimist," which might come in handy if he ever takes on the dreaded two-on-one date.
Cody
Cody, 27, wants a woman who can look past his appearance (and his favorite show , Jersey Shore ) and see into his heart. He is from San Diego, California, where he works as a zipper sales manager. He is also a proud Eagle Scout and self-proclaimed barbecue master.
Connor B.
What would a season of "The Bachelorette" be like without musicians looking for attention — I mean, love — on Instagram. Connor B. is a 29-year-old guy from Nashville who also has a Spotify that you should probably check out. When he's not making music, he works as an eighth-grade math teacher, and he's not afraid to laugh at his nerdy side.
Connor C.
Conor C., 28, lives in sunny Costa Mesa, California, but is originally from Oklahoma. The Midwesterner attended Oklahoma State University, played minor league baseball and was at one point linked to Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Maggie Rouse.
david
David, 27, is a first-born American from Nashville and was raised in New York by Jamaican parents. He currently works as a Technical Product Specialist and is looking for a woman who is smart and driven to succeed.
Gabriel
Gabriel is a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Charlotte, North Carolina. He considers himself a renaissance man who prides himself on possessing a host of passions and interests. According to Bachelor blogger Reality Steve, he's no stranger to reality TV, having appeared on the second season of Bravo's Zoolander .
Garrett
Garrett, 29, is from Salinas, Calif., where he grew up in a small town where ranch life, barbecue and baseball dominated. He now works as a software marketing manager and has a five-year-old German shepherd named Archer.
Greg
Greg, 27, of Edison, New Jersey, considers himself a hopeless romantic. According to his ABC profile, he desperately wants to settle down and is very close to his family. Ultimately, he wanted six children of his own. Is there a noteworthy fact? Greg was originally scheduled to appear on Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette . However, he was involved in the cast changes due to production delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
hunter
Hunter, a 34-year-old divorcee and father of two from San Angelo, Texas, considers himself a mental health warrior. He is also an avid TikTok user with over 61,000 followers.
Jeff
Jeff is a 31-year-old New Jersey native whose extended Italian family means everything to him. He's a surgical skin salesman who feels his personal and professional life is going great. Now, he hopes to add love to the equation.
John
Bachelor Nation has a new pilot besides pilot Pete. John is a 27-year-old man from Santa Cruz, California who works as a bartender but is training to get his pilot's license. He is a thrill seeker who enjoys surfing, EDM shows and jumping out of airplanes.
Joshua
Josh is a 25-year-old IT consultant from Miami who enjoys grilling, playing cards, and celebrating Christmas early. According to his Instagram bio, he also happens to be a fan of donuts, which is probably one of the reasons he got into the semi-tacky limo.
justin
If Katie is the artistic type, then 26-year-old Justin is the perfect choice for her. The Ellicott City, Maryland, resident is an investment sales consultant and painter whose artwork ranges from nude portraits to landscapes. What's the gain? He clearly hates dancing.
Carl
Carl, 34, of Miami, Florida, can provide the other contestants with some much-needed pep talk: He's a motivational speaker and the founder of his own professional growth company, Next Level Success.
Kyle
Kyle is 26 years old from Sarasota, Florida. According to his Instagram bio, he apparently travels a lot and calls himself the "original golden retriever." Steve Irwin was his idol.
fall on
Langdon doesn't just share the same name as the lead actor in "A Walk Down Memory Lane." The 25-year-old bachelor is also a former college basketball player and serves as a high school basketball coach in Texas, using his skills to inspire a new generation of athletes.
Marcus
Marcus, 30, is based in Vancouver, Washington, but currently works as a real estate agent in Portland, Oregon. Maybe he can help ABC find a new location, since the show has yet to return to the iconic Bachelor mansion.
Marty
Marty is a 25-year-old dancer from Reno, Nevada who is "energetic, confident and caring," according to his ABC bio. But as much as he loves "bringing the party," he also has a sensitive soul who's looking for "the one."
Michael A.
Michael A. is a 36-year-old single father and widower who lost his wife to breast cancer in 2019. According to his Instagram bio, he founded L4 Project (Living Like Laura) a month after his wife's death. As the organization's website states, L4 sells a line of merchandise "inspired by cause," with 100 percent of proceeds "donated directly to our partner charities in perpetuity." His son James is now 4 years old.
Mike P.
Mike P., 31, is another former baseball player who made it to the minor leagues. He owns a gym for high school athletes, and after putting his career over dating, he's ready to put love first. He openly describes himself as "basic" and is looking for someone who likes to stay active, makes him laugh and shares his values.
Quatney
Quartney, 26, is a nutrition entrepreneur from Dallas, Texas. He's into romantic gestures and is looking for someone who is outgoing, ambitious and shares his religious beliefs. He also enjoys line dancing, even though he's not very good at it.
thomas
“Smarter than your average bear,” Thomas wrote in his Instagram bio, which sounds like the beginning of a conflict on “The Bachelorette.” The 28-year-old real estate agent from Poway, Calif., may have to prove his case.
Trey
Tre is a 26-year-old software engineer from Covington, Georgia who enjoys a life full of spontaneity and excitement. His favorite activities are brunch and book clubs with friends, and he also enjoys playing the harmonica.
