Joey Graziadei's Season of 'The Bachelor' Is Reportedly "The Most Romantic Season" in The Show's History

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Good morning, Bachelor Nation! 🌹 During the finale of Charity Lawson's The Bachelorette season 20, host Jesse Palmer gave us some info about the upcoming new season of The Bachelor, so hit pause on whatever you're doing to listen. We finally know who the new Bachelor is going to be, and let's just say the internet is pretty stoked. Get comfy, because we're discussing everything we know so far about season 28 of The Bachelor—especially because it's coming sooner than you think!

When does The Bachelor season 28 come out?

Good news, Bach Nation. Season 28 of The Bachelor drops on Monday, January 22 at 8 p.m. EST. ~As per ush,~ the show will air on ABC and be available for streaming on Hulu the next day.

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Joey Graziadei is the new Bachelor!

Jesse announced during Charity's finale of The Bachelorette that 28-year-old Joey Graziadei will be the next Bachelor. Joey made it to the final 2 on Charity's Bachelorette season, and she ultimately fell in love with Dotun.

"It's sinking in very slowly, but I'm trying my best to just stay present, enjoy it, but this is crazy," Joey said on the show. "I mean, I'll be the first person to say this is wild. I never expected this at all, didn't know this is what my life is turning at this moment. So yeah, crazy stuff, but I'm excited."

While Charity sending him home was a heartbreak, Joey is looking ahead. "I'm more ready than I was in that moment," Joey said. "For me, it was just, you have to take some time to get a little bit more closure. Watching Dotun and Charity's connection was enough for me."

He also spilled what he's looking for in a partner: "Someone that's just themselves that I can truthfully be a partner with. I want someone that challenges me. I want someone that I can challenge. I just want someone to do life with. I just want someone that's going to be my person."

Joey's first suitor of the season has also been revealed

During The Bachelorette finale, Jesse introduced Joey to his first suitor of the season: a contestant named Leia, who was sitting in the audience.

"I think we have a lot in common, so I'm kind of excited to explore that," she said to him.

Is there a The Bachelor season 28 trailer?

On December 8, ABC released a look into the upcoming season across their social channels, and dear reader, Joey gets a lil emotional on his journey for love. In the trailer, he revealed that he's afraid of rejection after being on Charity's season of The Bachelorette. "With Charity, I tried to get down on one knee, and I was stopped," Joey said through tears. "So my biggest fear is the one walking out. I'm afraid of someone not accepting me for me."

Who are The Bachelor season 28 contestants?

ABC posted the pics of dozens of women who could all possibly end up competing for Joey's heart on the new season of The Bachelor. So far, we don't know anything more than their first names, ages, and hometowns, but that's a start! Just think: Joey could end up engaged to one of these lovely ladies. 🤭

"We are giving you an early look at the women who may be on this season of The Bachelor! Leave a 🌹 for who would get your first impression rose," ABC wrote in their caption.

Allison - Philadelphia, PA - 26

Autumn - St. Louis, MO - 26

Chandler - New York, NY - 25

Chrissa - Abbotsford, BC - 26

Daisy - San Diego, CA - 24

Edwina - Atlanta, GA -25

Erika - North Bergen, NJ - 25

Evalin - San Antonio, TX - 28

Jenn - Miami, Fl - 25

Jessica - San Diego, CA - 24

Katelyn - Santa Fe, NM - 25

Kayla - Hamilton, OH - 27

Kelsey A. - New Orleans, LA - 25

Kelsey T. - Los Angeles, CA - 31

Kyra - Miami, FL - 25

Lanie - Philadelphia, PA - 27

Lauren - Philadelphia, PA -28

Lea - Los Angeles, CA - 23

Lexi - Atlanta, GA - 30

Madina - Charlotte, NC - 30

Maria - Kleinburg, ON - 28

Marlena - West Palm Beach, FL - 26

Natalie - Sudbury, ON - 25

Rachel - Rancho Cucamonga, CA - 26

Samantha H. - Nashville, TN - 30

Samantha W. - Miami, FL - 25

Sandra - Nashville, TN - 26

Starr - Delray Beach, FL - 25

Sydney - Newport, RI - 28

Talyah - Huntington Beach, CA - 23

Taylor - Chicago, IL - 23

Zoe - Roswell, GA - 23

So, how does Charity Lawson feel about all this?

Although things didn't work out between Joey and Charity, she is still supporting him from the sidelines alongside her new fiancé Dotun Olubeko as Joey starts his journey as the Bachelor.

"We truly wish him nothing but the best. We saw how much of a lover boy Joey is and how much he wants his person. I do believe that he is going to have no problem finding that. He is an incredible person. We're both rooting for him and rooting for his success," she said.

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