The Bachelor: Meet Ben's 28 Bachelorettes
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'Bachelor' Ben And His Many Women
We now know the 28 lucky ladies who will be fighting over Ben Higgins when The Bachelor premieres on January 4. We've read all of their bios and pulled out the information you need to know, ahead. You're welcome.
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Caila, 24
Occupation: Software Sales Rep
Hometown: Hudson, OH
Fun fact: Caila considers Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to be one of her favorite movies, and she has a "half-inch tattoo of the Hawaiian islands" on her right hip. In other words, she knows the exact size of her tattoo.
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Breanne, 30
Occupation: Nutritional therapist
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Fun fact: She uses words like "smize" and #powercouple. She also says sunshine "makes you happy," and we all know what happens to optimists on this show: They end up ugly-crying.
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Amanda S., 25
Occupation: Esthetician
Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Fun fact: She has two daughters and loves The Notebook and Pride & Prejudice. Also, she definitely made up that hometown.
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Amber, 30
Occupation: Bartender
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Fun fact: Ummmmm, she's been on this show before. Also, she was on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise. Also, I still don't know anything about her.
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Mandi, 28
Occupation: Dentist
Hometown: Portland, OR
Fun fact: All you need to know about her is that she claims she "has a tendency to drink too much." I think we found our night-one drunk!
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Becca, 26
Occupation: Chiropractic Assistant
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Fun fact: Again, we already know Becca. She and Chris Soules almost started an incredibly mundane life together. Now, she's back to once again shock the world with her huge personality.
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Emily, 22
Occupation: Twin
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Fun fact: HER OCCUPATION IS "TWIN."
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Isabel, 24
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Hometown: Branford, CT
Fun fact: She goes by Izzy. And also, this: "Honestly, I don’t love to read, but I did enjoy reading the first 150 pages or 50 Shades of Grey. Then I just saw the movie."
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Jackie, 23
Occupation: Gerontologist
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Fun fact: She can't live without her Bible, her stuffed giraffe, floss, chocolate, and running shoes. Also, she claims she never regrets anything ... (until she does this show).
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Haley, 22
Occupation: Twin
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Fun fact: HER OCCUPATION IS ALSO "TWIN." She's the other twin's twin. Groundbreaking.
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Jami, 23
Occupation: Bartender
Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Fun fact: She describes herself as an "inexperienced" lover, so expect that to be brought up at least 25 times ... on night one.
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Jennifer, 25
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fun fact: If she were an animal, she'd be a dolphin, because they are the "only mammals to have sex for pleasure." Look out, Ben!
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Joelle, 24
Occupation: Real Estate Developer
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Fun fact: She goes by "JoJo," and when asked which three people she'd like to have lunch with, dead or alive, she answered: "My grandfather who has passed, Ellen DeGeneres, and Jesus." So at least her priorities are straight.
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Jessica, 23
Occupation: Accountant
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
Fun fact: If she could be any fictional character, she'd be Robin Hood. What else would you like to know?
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Lace, 25
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Hometown: Denver, CO
Fun fact: Her most embarrassing moment: "When I had a guy I liked over for drinks and I forgot I pooped before he came over and he used my bathroom and saw it. We couldn't even talk we were laughing so hard!" Any questions?
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Jubilee, 24
Occupation: War Veteran
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fun fact: She will only "risk her life" if Ben kisses her first. And by "risk her life," she means go on roller coasters.
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Laura, 24
Occupation: Account Executive
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Fun fact: She's allergic to rice, so expect someone to try to poison her with rice.
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Lauren B., 25
Occupation: Flight Attendant
Hometown: Marina Del Ray, CA
Fun fact: She loves The Departed and brunching with mimosas. So maybe she's normal?
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Lauren "LB," 23
Occupation: Fashion Buyer
Hometown: Stillwater, OK
Fun fact: She hates when her date "looks at other people." Sucks to be the waiter!
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Lauren H., 25
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Fun fact: When asked where she sees herself in five years, she responded "Ah, I’ll be 30!! FML. Hopefully married!"
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Lauren R., 26
Occupation: Math Teacher
Hometown: Houston, TX
Fun fact: If she could have lunch with three people, dead or alive, it'd be Jesus, Michelangelo, and Justin Timberlake. She thinks Michelangelo was a "talented weirdo." So she's cultured.
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Leah, 25
Occupation: Event Planner
Hometown: Denver, CO
Fun fact: During her Bachelor interview, she twerked.
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Maegan, 30
Occupation: Cowgirl
Hometown: Weatherford, TX
Fun fact: She owns a mini-horse and thinks "ass-grabbing" is a great way to approach a man.
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Olivia, 23
Occupation: News Anchor
Hometown: Austin, TX
Fun fact: She loves flannel sweaters! She's Ben's soulmate!
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Samantha, 26
Occupation: Attorney
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Fun fact: She has a great name and knows how to properly use "whom."
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Rachel, 23
Occupation: Unemployed
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Fun fact: She somehow managed to list herself as "unemployed" and not "animal lover" or something ridiculous. So she's either honest ... or proud of her unemployment.
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Shushanna, 27
Occupation: Mathematician
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Fun fact: She loves adjectives. When asked to describe her ideal mate, she wrote, "Spontaneous, energetic, adventurous, smart, intelligent, funny, supportive, easy going, strong." Hope you're all of those, Ben!
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Tiara, 26
Occupation: Chicken Enthusiast
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Fun fact: By chicken enthusiast, she means she wants to hold them. She was once bit in the face by a pit bull. (Translation: She's definitely not a pit bull enthusiast.)