With just two weeks until the new season of The Bachelorette debuts, ABC has now released the photos of the 25 contestants vying for the love of Ashley Hebert!
The new season will feature extraordinary trips around the world, a private concert by hit pop singer Colbie Caillat, a bachelor Las Vegas competition featuring “Jabbawockeez,” a flash mob hip hop routine and a concert by Far East Movement, and the first Bachelorette roast ever, headlined by roastmaster general Jeffrey Ross.
Host Chris Harrison also returns this season. The two hour season premiere will air on ABC Monday, May 23 at 9/8c.
Ames Brown, Age: 31 Occupation: Portfolio Manager
Hometown: New York, NY
What is your most embarrassing moment? I had a teacher walk in on me while I was hooking up in boarding school.
Anthony Santucci, Age: 28 Occupation: ButcherHometown: Saddle River, NJ
What are your three best attributes? Being loyal. Being entertaining, Taking care of business.
Ben Castoriano, Age: 28 Occupation: LawyerHometown: Lake Charles, LA
Are you comfortable wearing swimwear in public? Yes, please just Photoshop out my love handles (Joke) Seriously though, I do have love handles.
Ben Flajnik, Age: 28 Occupation: WinemakerHometown: Sonoma, CA
What is your favorite all-time book and why? “The Dirt” by Motley Crue. It’s crazy. Those guys epitomize the 80s metal scene.
Bentley Williams, Age: 28 Occupation: BusinessmanHometown: Tampa, FL
What is the most outrageous thing you have ever done? Drove 40 hours straight.
Blake Julian, Age: 27 Occupation: DentistHometown: Steamboat Springs, CO
What is the most outrageous thing you have ever done? Night diving in Hawaii with manta rays.
Chris Drish, Age: 25 Occupation: Sports Marketing CoordinatorHometown: Moline, IL
What are your three best attributes? I am passionate, confident, and considerate.
Chris M, Age: 27 Occupation: Construction Company CEOHometown: Gibbons, Canada
What are your 3 best attributes? Smart. Funny. Fearless.
Constantine Tzortzis, Age: 30 Occupation: Restaurant OwnerHometown: Atlanta, GA
Do you have any pet and if so, what kind? Yes, a Poodle. He’s of the special kind.
Frank Carpenter, Age: 29 Occupation: College Admissions DirectorHometown: Anchorage, AK
What are your 3 best attributes? Attitude/positivity. FUN. Smile.
Jeff, Age: 35 Occupation: EntrepreneurHometown: St. Louis, MO
Do you have any pets and if so, what kind? I have adopted a 3-legged dog who was abused.
Jon Ellsworth, Age: 26 Occupation: E-Commerce ExecutiveHometown: Vancouver, WA
What are his three worst attributes? Blunt, loud, opinionative
J.P., Age: 34 Occupation: Construction ManagerHometown: Roslyn, NY
What are your 3 worst attributes? Stubborn. Frustrated too easily when things don’t go my way. Lack of patience
Lucas Daniels, Age: 30 Occupation: Oilfield Equipment DistributorHometown: Odessa, TX
What is a typical Saturday night like for you? Get dressed up and go to Odessa Country Club for cocktails and dinner.
Matt, Age: 28 Occupation: Office Supply SalesmanHometown: Bridgewater, MA
Did you attend college and if so, which one and what was your major? University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Major: Bachelor of Science in Turf Grass Management.
Michael Burns, Age: 29 Occupation: Technology SalesmanHometown: Providence, RI
What is the most outrageous thing you have ever done? Went streaking.
Ryan “Mickey” McLean, Age: 31 Occupation: ChefHometown: Rochester, NY
If you could be someone else for just one day, who would it be and why? I would be an African American male. i think it would be interesting to see things from a different race/ethnicity
Nick Peterson, Age: 26 Occupation: Personal TrainerHometown: Odessa, FL
What is a typical Saturday night like for you? A pair of tight jeans, cowboy boots, country music, good friends, and line dancin’!
Rob Dahm, Age: 27 Occupation: Technology ExecutiveHometown: Monroe, MI
What is a typical Saturday night like for you? Hanging out with my brothers. We will play games at work, go have a beer at Nick and Ninos, do a midnight run to the 24 hour grocery store, or veg out on beef jerky.
Ryan M., Age: 27 Occupation:Construction EstimatorHometown: Novi, MI
What are your three worst attributes? Stubbornness, listening, patience.
Ryan Park, Age: 31 Occupation: Solar Energy ExecutiveHometown: Fresno, CA
What is the most outrageous thing you have ever done? Extreme skiing/boarding with avalanche beacons, airbag packs, and a helicopter in the Andes of Chile.
Stephen D’Amico, Age: 27 Occupation: HairstylistHometown: Portland, CT
What are your three worst attributes? Self critical and bad speller
Tim, Age: 35 Occupation: Liquor DistributorHometown: Massapequa, NY
What are your three worst attributes? I procrastinate, I wake up grumpy, and I have a tendency to overspend.
West Lee, Age: 30 Occupation: LawyerHometown: Walhalla, SC
Who do you admire the most in the world and why? My step-dad, Pat. He’s patient, funny, smart, successful, but still grounded. He’s very wise, great listener, and gives great advice. He’s someone to aspire to be like.






