The Bachelor [1] is returning on Jan. 4, and despite the chilly weather, the competition — and the lead — have never been hotter. Matt James is our new Bachelor, and ABC has revealed the 32 women competing for his heart on season 25. We've already gotten a first look thanks to the trailer [2], but this is the first time the network has unveiled the long-awaited cast members. Only 24 ladies will make it past the first night — who are you rooting for?
Abigail
- Age: 25
- Occupation: Client financial manager
- Hometown: Beaverton, OR
Alana
- Age: 26
- Occupation: Photographer
- Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Alicia
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Professional ballerina
- Hometown: New York City
Amber
- Age: 30
- Occupation: Nursing student
- Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA
Anna
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Copywriter
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
Bri
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Communications manager
- Hometown: San Francisco
Carolyn
- Age: 30
- Occupation: Journalist
- Hometown: Los Angeles
Casandra
- Age: 25
- Occupation: Social worker
- Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Chelsea
- Age: 28
- Occupation: Runway model
- Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Corrinne
- Age: 22
- Occupation: Marketing manager
- Hometown: Promfret, CA
Emani
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Realtor
- Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Illeana
- Age: 25
- Occupation: Health food developer
- Hometown: New York City
Jessenia
- Age: 27
- Occupation: Social media marketer
- Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Kaili
- Age: 26
- Occupation: Hostess
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
Katie
- Age: 29
- Occupation: Bank marketing manager
- Hometown: Renton, WA
Khaylah
- Age: 28
- Occupation: Healthcare advocate
- Hometown: Durham, NC
Kimberly
- Age: 28
- Occupation: Airline recruiter
- Hometown: Seattle, WA
Kit
- Age: 21
- Occupation: Socialite
- Hometown: New York City
Kristin
- Age: 27
- Occupation: Attorney
- Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
Lauren
- Age: 29
- Occupation: Corporate attorney
- Hometown: Miami, FL
Magi
- Age: 32
- Occupation: Pharmacist
- Hometown: Adwa, Ethiopia
Mari
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Marketing director
- Hometown: Odenton, MD
Marylynn
- Age: 28
- Occupation: Event coordinator
- Hometown: Studio City, CA
MJ
- Age: 23
- Occupation: Hairstylist
- Hometown: Hudson, OH
Pieper
- Age: 23
- Occupation: Graduate student
- Hometown: Happy Vallery, OR
Rachel
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Graphic designer
- Hometown: Cumming, GA
Saneh
- Age: 25
- Occupation: IT Consultant
- Hometown: Denver, CO
Sarah
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Broadcast journalist
- Hometown: San Diego, CA
Serena C.
- Age: 24
- Occupation: Flight attendant
- Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Serena P.
- Age: 22
- Occupation: Publicist
- Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Sydney
- Age: 28
- Occupation: Marketing specialist
- Hometown: Nashville, TN
Victoria
- Age: 27
- Occupation: "Queen"
- Hometown: Los Angeles