The Bachelor (American season 28)
The twenty-eighth season of The Bachelor will premiere in January 2024.[1] This season features 28-year-old Joey Graziadei, a teaching tennis pro from Koloa, Hawaii.[2]
| The Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Season 28 | |
| Starring | Joey Graziadei |
| Presented by | Jesse Palmer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | September 19, 2023 – |
| Season chronology | |
Graziadei was the runner-up on the 20th season of The Bachelorette featuring Charity Lawson.
Production
Casting and contestants
On August 21, 2023, Graziadei was announced as the Bachelor by Jesse Palmer during the After the Final Rose special of the 20th season of The Bachelorette.[2] He then met his first contestant, Lea.[3]
Notable contestants include Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Samantha Washington, who was crowned Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2017 and is the daughter of retired NFL safety Brian Washington.
Filming and development
On September 8, 2023, Graziadei and the production crew were reported at the Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, to film introductory footage for the season.[4] Filming officially began on September 19, 2023, in Agoura Hills, California.[5] In October 2023, filming was reported at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, Alberta.[6] This was previously set to be the filming location of season 17 of The Bachelorette in February 2021, but the season was relocated due to travel restrictions enforced by the Canadian government.[7]
This season also includes visits to Mdina, Malta; Marbella, Spain; and Montreal, Quebec.
Contestants
32 potential contestants, including a set of sisters, were revealed on September 16, 2023.[8]
Call-out order
| Order | Bachelorettes | Week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 1 |
- The contestant received the first impression rose
- The contestant received a rose during a date
- The contestant received a rose outside of a rose ceremony or date
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was eliminated during a date
- The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony
- The contestant quit the competition
- The contestant won the competition
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date [14] | Prod. code [14] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating (18–49) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 1 | "Week 1: Season Premiere" | TBA | 2801 | TBD | TBA |
Notes
- Allison and Lauren are sisters. They competed individually.
References
- Wagmeister, Elizabeth (August 21, 2023). "'The Bachelor' Season 28: Who Is ABC's Next Leading Man?". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- Gajewsi, Ryan (August 21, 2023). "ABC Reveals Next 'Bachelor' Lead During Emotional 'Bachelorette' Finale". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- Palinkas, Lorianne (September 20, 2023). "The Bachelor Season 28: Release Prediction, Cast & Everything We Know". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Vitarelli, Alicia (September 8, 2023). "Local 'Bachelor' contestant Joey Graziadei brings show crews to Montgomery County". WPVI-TV. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- "'The Bachelor': Joey Graziadei on Unexpected Fan Reaction and Taking Different Approach to Role". Entertainment Tonight. September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Kantorowicz, Asymina (October 23, 2023). "The New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Was Filming In Alberta & Here's Where The Cast Was Spotted". Narcity Media. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- Stewart, Angela (February 2, 2021). "ABC's 'The Bachelorette' reportedly no longer filming in Jasper". CityNews. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- Bonner, Mehera. "Meet Joey Graziadei's 32 Potential 'Bachelor' Contestants". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- Levine, Cecilia (September 16, 2023). "3 Philadelphia Women Including Sisters Revealed As Possible Contestants On 'Bachelor'". The Daily Voice. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- Evans, Olivia (September 19, 2023). "Meet Joey Graziadei's 32 Potential 'Bachelor' Contestants And See Their Instagrams". Women's Health. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Peters, Jessica (September 19, 2023). "Abbotsford woman chosen for The Bachelor's next season". Abbotsford News. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Levine, Cecilia (September 16, 2023). "Hudson County Model Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor'". The Daily Voice. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- Belmore, Ryan (September 17, 2023). "Newport woman, owner of Folk Vintage, to appear on 'The Bachelor'". What's Up Newp. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- "The Bachelor Episode Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 26, 2022.