Matt James becomes the new Bachelor, here is the full cast list of the women this season

Tayshia ams' Bachelorette season is in full swing and fans are loving every moment of it. However, recently ABC doubled joy of Bachelor Nation fans by anuncing a brand new season of Bachelor starring Matt James in January 2021. first promo of show revealed that Matt James’ new season will start airing from January 4. Re on see full list of Bachelor 2021 cast.

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Bachelor 2021 cast

Matt James

Matt James, w 28-year-old New Yorker is all set to feature as new Bachelor this season of show. Matt isn’t entirely a stranger to Bachelor nation fans. Although New Yorker has t appeared in any season of show yet, he is best friends with ex-Bachelor nation alum such as Hannah Brown and Tyler C. 

James often posts pictures with two on his Instagram handle. His profile on ABC’s Bachelor 2021 p res that chiselled gentleman is actually a real estate broker and entrepreneur by profession. While his tall and well-built body gives impression that he might be an NFL or NBA player, Matt actually works as a community organisation founder, when he is t busy with real estate. 

However, he does have a sporty past. rth Carolina native went to Wake Forest University, where he majored in ecomics. He also played wide receiver for football team during his time at university. He went on to play professional football before moving to New York City, where he lives currently.

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Bachelor contestants

Abigail (25)

• Client Financial Manr
• Beaverton, Oregon

Abigail is one of most pleasant-looking contestants this season. Her ABC profile res that she hails from Pacific rthwest who and claims that thing makes her happier than enjoying a cold local microbrew on a beautiful Oregon day. Abigail also stands out amongst crowd as she is first-ever hearing-impaired contestant on show. She currently wears cochlear implants, which help her to listen effectively and communicate with people. She is a financial manr at Opus ncy. Abigail gruated from Linfield College in 2017 with a B.S. in finance.

Alana (26)

• Photographer
• Toronto, Ontario, Cana

Inste of going on tritional path of going to college and gruating, Alana decided to take ro less travelled.  After gruating from high school, Alana leaned into her desire for venture and moved to Europe. Her ABC profile reveals that she enrolled in different programs throughout Europe. venture is definitely a key component to Alana's life, her latest one being a move to Toronto completely on a whim. Her profession of photography goes extremely well with her venturous spirit.

Alicia (25)

• Professional Ballerina
• New York, New York

Alicia was only 13 when she began pursuing her career as a professional ballerina. Through years of dedication and commitment to her craft, Alicia is w proudly living her dream, dancing for prestigious Dance atre of Harlem. After years of being unlucky in love, Alicia is w driven by desire to meet man of her dreams and settle down.

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Amber (30)

• Nursing Student
• Costa Mesa, California

Amber might just be an inspiration to many young women. She is a vivacious single mor whose world revolves around her 13-year-old son. But, t only is Amber an excellent mor to her son, but she is also pursuing her Nursing career. Her ABC profile res that her typical Saturday night consists of dinner and board games with her son or soaking in Jacuzzi with close friends. Naturally with responsibility of a child and building a demanding career, Amber finds it hard to date as a single mom. But, she is rey to focus on herself for first time in a long time.

Anna (24)

• Copywriter
• Chicago, Illiis

Born and raised in a tiny town in Minnesota, Anna is currently living big city life. In high school, Anna used to be a cheerleing captain, which says a lot about her confidence. Her ABC bio reveals that Anna dreams of writing scripts for Hallmark movies.

Bri (24)

• Communications Manr
• San Francisco, CA

Bri was raised by her mor and grandmor who me countless sacrifices to give her a fighting chance at having a successful life. Hence, very early on in life, Bri learned that everything in life is earned t promised. Currently, Bri works for a high-profile social media company and is very proud of her achievement. With her professional life intact, Bri is w looking for love.

Carolyn (30)

• Journalist 
• Los Angeles, CA

Although Carolyn is a fiercely independent woman, she is also a serial mogamist who says she has always been caretaker in her relationships. Carolyn states in her ABC bio that her ultimate turff is a man who spends all ir time toger name-dropping or bragging about his money, and inste hopes to find someone with a warm heart who is passionate about philanthropy. It looks as though she is at right place at right time, given that Matt is huge into social work and philanthropy too.

Casandra (25)

• Social Worker
• Newport Beach, California

Casandra has her master's degree in social work and is currently working at a job she h always dreamt of.  In her bio, Casandra says coming on Bachelor is biggest risk she's ever taken for love and believes that she and Matt have a lot in common. She states that Matt is definitely her .

Chelsea (28)

• Runway Model
• Brooklyn, New York

After gruating from college, Chelsea got a full-time job in corporate America. However, she did one of most outrous things she's ever done in her life: she quit her job and strutted her way into world of modelling. However, in midst of figuring out her career, her dating life became pretty much nexistent. Her only relationship ended a year and a half ago when after five years of being toger, she felt she h outgrown him.

Corrinne (22)

• Marketing Manr
• Pomfret, Connecticut

Corrinne comes from a big, loving family and does marketing for family business, which is a high-end Italian restaurant. In her bio, Corrinne states that she is looking for a man who will prioritize settling down over having a busy nightlife and partying. Before Corrinne has kids, she wishes to experience living life in New York City.

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Emani (25)

• Realtor
• Albuquerque, New Mexico

Emani isn't an outwardly "lovey-dovey" kind of person, but that doesn't mean that her desire for love doesn't run deep. 25-year-old realtor hasn't h much luck finding love thus far, she is here hoping that meeting Matt can change that. Emani is looking for someone caring, driven and to be her best friend. Emani also says that her turffs are emotional instability, physical instability and financial instability.

Illeana (25)

• Health Food Developer
• New York, New York

Illeana is a perfect mix of beauty and brains. She is an entrepreneur and has recently co-developed her own nutritional snack called "Funky Monkey Energy”. She definitely has big dreams of making a name for herself in health food world. After ending her last relationship of four and a half years, Ileana has been busy living her best life in Manhattan.

Jessenia (27)

• Social Media Marketer
• San Antonio, Texas

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Jessenia is a former pant queen, even receiving title of Miss El Paso in 2016. After recently ending her most recent relationship, Jessenia is hoping to find her true love in Matt. Jessenia prefers a man who takes initiative, is venturous, and who will keep life exciting and unpredictable.

Kaili (26)

• Hostess
• Chicago, Illiis

Kaili is witty, charismatic, t afraid to laugh at herself. se are some qualities she hopes to find in her future husband too. air hostess loves to show affection through spending quality time with her partner, performing acts of service and making sure that her man kws ir voice is being heard.

Katie (29)

• Bank Marketing Manr
• Renton, Washington

Katie is a witty storyteller who believes that when she finds someone worth committing to, she is most loving and committed partner anyone could ask for. Katie is daring and venturous. Her dream man is someone who is passionate about building a long-term life with her and will treat Katie as his equal in relationship.

Khaylah (28)

• Healthcare vocate
• Durham, rth Carolina

Khaylah is driven and passionate about health work she does in her community. Khaylah has been overly committed to her job, but she doesn't look at that negatively. However, she w wishes to be able to focus on herself and put herself first. Khaylah says she is a hopeless romantic and is looking for a man to truly sweep her off her feet.

Kimberly (28)

• Airline Recruiter
• Seattle, Washington

Kimberly riates joy and happiness everywhere she goes. She describes herself as funny, loyal and trustworthy, and will be voice of reason and shoulder to cry on if need be. She highly values a healthy lifestyle and wants to find a man whose enthusiasm for staying fit aligns with hers. In this aspect, she and Matt are very much alike.

Kit (21)

• Fashion Entrepreneur
• New York, New York

21-year-old Kit is a true born-and-raised New Yorker. She is daughter of fashion designer Cynthia Rowley and currently lives at home with her parents in heart of West Vill while finishing her last year of undergr at NYU. This New Yorker wants to find someone who can keep up with her witty banter and hold ir own in New York social scene.

Kristin (27)

• Attorney
• Virginia Beach, Virginia

Kristin is a smart and successful attorney. She says that her busy career and professional ambitions haven't left her with too much spare time to date. But she also believes that she is truly wifey material, t only is she beautiful, but she is fiercely loyal, intelligent and credits her unmatched work ethic to her incredible mor who raised her.

Lauren (29)

• Corporate Attorney
• Miami, Florida

Lauren is a Florida girl and a successful corporate lawyer who recently h her law reviews published. In her free time, she enjoys fashion, going to beach, working out and spending time with her girlfriends in ir book club. A man t wanting to have kids is a major deal-breaker for Lauren. She says that ne of guys she has dated in past have truly been her best friend, hence, she’s hoping to change that here with Matt.

Magi (32)

• Pharmacist
• wa, Ethiopia

At 32, Magi is oldest contestant this season. She is true American dream. She grew up in a small vill in Ethiopia and moved to US when she was very young. She believes that her kindness as her biggest strength and kws re are power and resilience behind it. When she's t working or studying to furr her career, she loves to explore her town's historical buildings and drink wine at her favourite local restaurants.

Mari (24)

• Marketing Director
• Odenton, Maryland

Mari is a former beauty queen. After moving to Maryland from Puerto Rico as a teenr, Mari enrolled in college and started competing in pants. Most recently she has won Miss Maryland USA in 2019 and placed Top 10 at Miss USA. career-focused woman is w joined to find a man who values her and gives her care and nurtures her as she would nurture him.

Marylynn (28)

• Event Coordinator
• Studio City, California

Marylynn states in her bio that she needs a man who is rey to commit and t afraid to wear his heart on his sleeves. In five years, Marylynn hopes to be married with two or more rescue dogs. She is also driven to live a productive, inspirational, healthy life with support of her man by her side. She doesn't see herself with someone who is lazy, introverted or someone who doesn't prioritise ir health and hygiene.

MJ (23)

• Hair Stylist
• Hudson, Ohio

23-year-old beauty expert MJ sees beauty of life in all that she does. MJ grew up on a small island in Lake Erie where she loved being outdoors and on water. MJ is also very passionate about making people feel better about mselves and says that her calling in life is to make world a more beautiful place. She dreams of settling down with a man that is reliable, decisive and family-oriented.

Pieper (23)

• Gruate Student
• Happy Valley, Oregon

Fans must t make mistake of discounting Pieper as just a pretty face. She's truly total pack.  Pieper has a dynamite personality and a creative mind. She also has a master's degree in marketing and a wonderful family who has supported all her endeavours. Pieper is caring, giving, and loves to learn what brings her partner joy so she can foster that happiness.

Rachael (24)

• Graphic Designer
• Cumming, Georgia

Rachael is a sourn sweeart with a close-knit family. She says that she is a hopeless romantic to her core, and has never been in love. She also believes that Matt may just be guy to change that. Rachael claims that she needs a man who will make every day with her something to tell ir future children about.

Saneh (25)

• IT Consultant
• Denver, Coloro

Saneh has a contagious zeal for life. She has done it all, from swimming with sharks in South Africa to being inducted into University of Florida Hall of Fame for outstanding leership, service and acemic achievement. This energetic Florida native has a thousand-watt smile and states that she has learnt a lot from her last serious relationship. She describes her perfect man as someone who is selfless, ambitious, considerate and empatic.

Sarah (24)

• Brocast Journalist
• San Diego, California

Sarah comes from an incredibly close-knit family and says that her parents are a true example of a loving and loyal relationship. She has been in two serious relationships, but unfortunately neir turned out to be a success. She enjoys travelling, trying new foods, going to concerts, tennis, hiking and biking. Sarah is hoping to find a man who prioritises fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Serena C. (24)

• Flight Attendant
• San Francisco, California

Serena C. is woman tripping on Matt, as we see in promo. She n uses cheesy line, ‘its been 5 seconds and I’m alrey tripping off of you.’ She is a free spirit who loves venture and is always up for a good time. She thinks that Matt James may be her perfect match as she is looking for a man with charisma, good character and someone with whom she can have a strong physical connection.

Serena P. (22)

• Publicist
• Toronto, Ontario, Cana

For a long time, Serena P. has been a believer that matter what your is when you kw, you kw. Serena P. has always led a disciplined lifestyle and says that she never took time to pursue true love. She is looking for a man who will enjoy spending quality time with her—wher y are having beers at a low-key bar or sitting courtside at a Toronto Raptors' game.

Sydney, (28)

• Marketing Specialist
• Nashville, Tennessee

Sydney is a strong, opinionated woman. She kws what she wants and isn't afraid to vocalise it. Sydney may come off as tough, but she is also a romantic at heart. She has always believed that opposites attract, hence dreams of finding a man with a mellow demeaur to balance out her outgoing personality.

Victoria (27)

• Queen
• Los Angeles, California

Victoria, or Queen Victoria as she likes to refer to herself, is an entrepreneur who has launched a few businesses in health and beauty . She kws she has a big personality and wants a strong man who can keep up. Meditation and spirituality play a huge role in Victoria's life and wants to find someone who also focuses on se things.

All Ims Source:  Bachelor p (ABC)