Zach Shallcross’s Journey As ‘The Bachelor’ Got Off To An Awkward Start

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• With the season finale of Bachelor in Paradise airing this week, fans are already gearing up for the next season of The Bachelor.

While predictions about the identity of the franchise's next leading man ran rampant (Nate Mitchell, Ben Smith, and Greg Grippo were all strong contenders), the final pick has officially been revealed. Meet Zach Shallcross, the 26-year-old tech executive from California from Gabby and Rachel's season.

Here's everything to know about The Bachelor season 27 so far.

Who is the next Bachelor?

Zach Shallcross was announced to be the leading man for season 27 during the Bachelorette finale on Sept. 20.

After the announcement was made, Zach said that he wants to “find my best friend, fall in love with my best friend, and really walk away with someone for the rest of my life," per Meaww. Now, that’s the dream!

Who's in the cast?

On September 27, the Bachelor Facebook page just announced the 32 women who will potentially battle for Zach's heart next year. And the competition seems pretty competitive. See the full cast lineup here.

Thanks to Reality Steve's Sept. 20 podcast, the backstory of two special women have come into the light.

Davia Bunch is a 26-year-old Digital Marketing Manager from Charleston, South Carolina. After her mother died of leukemia in 2013, Davia went to Russia on a dance scholarship, according to Reality Steve's podcast. When she returned to the US, Davia claimed the Miss South Carolina title in 2018 while participating in the Miss America pageant.

Here's where Cat comes in.

Cat apparently participated in the same pageant, Reality Steve reported. Yup, she competed against Davia for the Miss South Carolina title while attending the University of South Carolina.

Despite her stint in the Carolinas, Cat, 26, is actually from New York.

Cat is a 26-year-old model from New York, New York.

Who got America's First Impression Rose?

Brianna is going into the season as a front-runner after grabbing America’s First Impression Rose, per Elite Daily. This means she has immunity for the first night at Bachelor Mansion.

When did filming start?

According to Reality Steve, filming for the next Bachelor season began on Monday, Sept. 26.

When does season 27 air?

The official launch date for the next season of The Bachelor is January 23, 2023, per Bustle.

So, mark your calendars because that will be a Monday to actually look forward to.

Where can you watch The Bachelor?

As usual, The Bachelor will be airing on ABC. However, if you don't have cable, don't fret. You can stream all of the drama on ABC's website and on Hulu.

Stay tuned for more updates about the upcoming season of The Bachelor. Hopefully, this season is nothing like Clayton's!

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