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Nick Viall is the star of The Bachelor season 21. He will select his future wife from a pool of 30 beautiful women who will try to win his heart. Who will be the lucky bride to be?

The new year is here, and so is your favorite match making show. The Bachelor returns to television, and season 21 sees the return of Nick Viall. Viall is a 36-year-old software salesman from Waukesha, Wisconsin, who has already appeared on The Bachelorette twice, and Bachelor in Paradise once, but has not managed to snag the girl. This time, Viall is in the driver’s seat. He gets to go out on dates with 30 gorgeous women and will choose the one he wants to be with for the rest of his life. The Bachelor 2017 premiere is on Monday, January 2, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. We will tell you all about The Bachelor 2017 cast right here.

The women of The Bachelor season 21 will compete for the coveted first impression rose. By the end of the rose ceremony, only 22 contestants will remain. We’ll have to wait and see which of these young ladies will find a way to win Viall’s heart.

Where to Watch

You can watch The Bachelor premiere on Monday, January 2, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.  It’s going to be a great show so don’t miss it!

The Bachelor 2017 Contestants

1) Alexis

Alexis is just 23 years old and is an aspiring dolphin trainer. She is from Secaucus, New Jersey and is 5’6”. She has two tattoos, and her favorite movies are Good Will Hunting, Titanic, and Tristan & Isolde. She describes herself as a caring, honest, and romantic person.

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2) Angela

Angela is a 26-year-old model from Greenville, SC and is 5’7”. If she were to be an animal, she would be a dolphin because they are playful and live in family groups. Her favorite movies are Ace Ventura, Despicable Me, and The Notebook. She wants to be married and a mother within the next five years.

3) Astrid

Astrid is 26 years old and a plastic surgery office manager. She is from Tampa, Florida and is 5’7”. Her favorite movies are Titanic, The Other Woman, and the Bourne series. She is scared of horses and would like to be a dolphin so that she could rescue sailors and do tricks in the ocean.

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4) Briana

Briana is 28 years old and a surgical unit nurse. She is from Salt Lake City, Utah and is 5’4”. She has a Celtic knot tattoo on her right foot, and her favorite movies are Zoolander, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and The Shawshank Redemption. She can’t live without coffee and water, and would also like to be a dolphin because they are so cute.

5) Brittany

Brittany is 26 years old and a travel nurse from Santa Monica, California. She is 5’2″ and would like to have a successful career in a hospital. She loves Beyoncé because she is a sexy, strong, and independent woman who sings like no one else can.

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6) Christen

Christen is 25 years old and a wedding videographer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is 5’5″, and her favorite movies are A Time To Kill, Remember the Titans, and Zoolander. If she were a fruit or vegetable, she would be a grapefruit because they are sweet and sour and very colorful. She loves watching Dancing With the Stars.

7) Corinne

Corinne is 24 years old and the owner of her own business. She is from Miami, Florida, and is 5’1”. She loves watching Frasier and thinks that Chicago is the most romantic city in the world. If she were a fictional character, she would be Snow White because she wants to find her Prince Charming.

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8) Danielle L.

Danielle L. is 27 years old and a small business owner from Los Angeles, California. Her favorite movies are A Walk To Remember, Love Actually, and The Notebook. If she were an animal, she would be a fox because they are cunning and adaptive. She admires Chrissy Teigen because she is gorgeous, strong-willed, and is always herself.

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9) Danielle M.

Danielle M. is 31 years old and a neonatal nurse. She is from Nashville, Tennessee and is 5’10”. She just can’t live without her family and friends and her favorite movies are The Sandlot, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and The Notebook. She moved out of Nashville because her fiancé passed away.

10) Dominique

Dominique is 25 years old and a server at a restaurant. She is from Los Angeles, California and likes to meet guys from her office. Her favorite movies are Titanic, Dirty Dancing, and 2012. If she were an animal, she’d be a bird so that she can travel and see the world. She can’t live without her family and her dog.

11) Elizabeth “Liz”

Elizabeth (Liz) is 29 years old and a doula from Las Vegas, Nevada. She has tattoos of a fish, flower, arrow, and a tree on her body and her favorite movies are Man On Fire, Bridesmaids, and Brokedown Palace. She can’t live without coconut oil, fresh air, and her Bible. She loves listening to Justin Bieber, and she is not embarrassed by her choice.

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12) Elizabeth

Elizabeth is 24 and a marketing manager from Dallas, Texas. She likes to meet guys through mutual friends, and her favorite movies are The Notebook, Sleeping with other People, and Finding Nemo. She suffers from claustrophobia, and her favorite TV show is Game of Thrones.

13) Hailey

Hailey is 23 years old and a photographer. She is from Vancouver, Canada and is 5’7”. She has seven tattoos, and she feels her greatest achievement is going to China to build schools and teach in orphanages. Her favorite singer is Sheryl Crow, and she loves listening to ’90s alternative music.

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14) Ida Marie

Ida Marie is 23 years old and is a sales manager. She is from Harlingen, Texas and is 5’8”. Her favorite movies are Wedding Singer, Clueless, and Step Brothers. She wants to read a lot of books, and she likes a man who can make her laugh.

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15) Jaimi

Jaimi is 28 years old and a chef from New Orleans, Louisiana. If she were to be an animal, she’d be a tiger because they are strong and beautiful. Her biggest thrill was catering the Oscars, and she is very careful about what she eats.

16) Jasmine B.

Jasmine B. is 25 years old and a flight attendant. She is from Tacoma, WA and is 5’2″. She would like to be an owl because they have sharp eyesight and they can fly. Her favorite author is Steve Harvey because he writes great books on success and relationships. She likes it when a man pursues her.

17) Jasmine G.

Jasmine G. is 29 years old and a professional basketball dancer from San Francisco, California. If she were to have lunch with three people (dead or alive) she would eat pizza with Dave Chappelle, Prince, and RuPaul. She admires her mother the most in this world, and her favorite movies are A League Of Their Own, The Sandlot, and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.

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18) Josephine

Josephine is 24 years old and a registered nurse from Santa Cruz, California. She admires her brother most in this world because he is a great motivator and her best friend. If she could be someone else for a day, it would be Stephen Hawking so she could know what it’s like to be that smart. She loves the theater and did musical theater in high school.

19) Kristina

Kristina is 24 years old and a dental hygienist. She is from Lexington, Kentucky and is 5’2”. She admires her parents the most and loves Meryl Streep because she does justice to every character that she plays. Her favorite TV show is Ninja Warrior because it shows what the human body is capable of. She loves the movie Shrek.

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20) Lacey

Lacey is 25 years old and is a digital marketing manager from Manhattan, New York. She loves watching Dancing With the Stars, and her favorite movies are Armageddon, Wedding Crashers, and Step Brothers. If she were a fruit, she would be an apple because it’s tough on the outside but sweet inside.

21) Lauren

Lauren is 30 years old and a law school graduate from Naples, Florida. If she were an animal, she would be a dolphin because they are cute and smart. She can’t live without her family, sushi, and music. She is an outdoorsy person and loves going out to the countryside.

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22) Michelle

Michelle is 24 years old and a food truck ownerfrom Los Angeles, California. She would love to have lunch with Gwen Stefani and Princess Diana. She speaks Portuguese, went hand-gliding in Rio, and likes a man who is caring, loyal and has a great sense of humor.

23) Olivia

Olivia is a 25-year-old apparel sales representative from Anchorage, Alaska. Her favorite author is Nicholas Sparks because she is a hopeless romantic. She tried out for her high school football team and was the kicker. She would like to be the Superwoman and save the world from peril.

24) Rachel

Rachel is 31 years old and is an attorney from Dallas, Texas. If she could be someone else for a day, it would be Michelle Obama because she admires her. Her biggest regret is that she has spent too much time focusing on her career. She loves ’90s country music and Justin Bieber.

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25) Raven

Raven is a 25-year-old fashion boutique owner from Hoxie, Arkansas. Her favorite actor is Brittany Murphy, and her favorite movies are Uptown Girls, Bridesmaids, and Step Brothers. She would love to have a pet tiger and wants a man to buy her diamonds to show he appreciates her.

26) Sarah

Sarah is 26 years old and a grade school teacher from New Port Beach, California. If she could be an animal, she would be a bird or a puppy. She loves white roses, and she thinks that moving to New York City alone is the most outrageous thing she has ever done. She loves to gamble because she wins most of the time.

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27) Susannah

Susannah is 26 years old and an account manager from San Diego, California. She would like to be Chrissy Teigen for a day, and her favorite movies are Titanic, Inglourious Basterds, and Avatar. If she were a fruit or vegetable, she would be a watermelon because they are a sweet summer fruit.

28) Taylor

Taylor is 23 years old and is a mental health counselor. She is from Seattle, Washington and is 5’4”. The most outrageous thing she has ever done is streaking, and she feels that her three best qualities are loyalty, transparency, and honesty. To her, the most romantic city is Seattle because it is home for her.

29) Vanessa

Vanessa is 29 years old and a special education teacher. She is from Montreal, Canada and is 5’3”. If she were a fruit or vegetable, she would be an onion because it is a staple item and available all through the year. She is afraid of hurting other people’s feelings and wants her date to have a great smile. She speaks French and Italian as well as English.

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30) Whitney

Whitney is 25 years old and a Pilates instructor from Chanhassen, Minnesota. If she were to be an animal, she would be an eagle because she would have a different perspective of life. She has a fear of horses and loves hockey, golf, and football. She also loves to dance, and watch movies.