Meet New 'Bachelor' Star Joey and the 32 Women Rumored to Be Vying for His Roses

Joey Graziadei

Bachelorette finalist Joey Graziadei got his heart broken in Season 20 when Charity Lawson accepted a proposal from Dotun Olubeko.

Charity let Joey down easily with a tearful goodbye, but Joey's uncle still confided to cameras that he was worried about his nephew's tender soul.

Worry no more! The tennis pro quickly found himself looking for new love after being named the new Bachelor for 2024. Season 28!

Joey, 28, will take Bachelor Nation back to basics after the rollercoaster senior series The Golden Bachelor, starring Gerry Turner, 72.

The last Bachelor, Zach Shallcross, got blasted for being boring. We'll have to wait and see whether a young new Bachelor hottie be a hit or a miss for ABC.

Read on to find out everything we know so far about new Bachelor Joey Graziadei and his upcoming 2024 season of The Bachelor.

Who is the new Bachelor Joey Graziadei?

Joey Graziadei is a tennis pro who loves golf, country music and star-gazing. He quickly became a standout among Charity's large cast and got more than his share of camera time thanks to his good looks as well as his vulnerability.

Joey and Charity shared the longest kiss in Bachelor Nation history, which lasted 4 minutes, 25 seconds. It angered fellow hopeful Brayden Bowers.

Where is Joey Graziadei from?

Joey Graziadei was born in Collegeville, Penn., but moved to Koloa, Hawaii to teach tennis at a resort.

What does Joey Graziadei do now?

Joey seems to have moved up the ranks from tennis pro. He reportedly now works as a "lifestyle and experience ambassador" for the Kukuiula Resort in Koloa, Hawaii. His duties are to encourage "engagement with the various activities available within the club," including ocean activities, tennis, pickleball, golf and hiking.

When does The Bachelor start in 2024?

The Bachelor Season 28 will premiere Monday, Jan. 22, in a midseason return to the franchise's traditional Monday night slot. The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise aired on Thursday nights in fall 2023.

“I can’t wait,” Joey said in the video announcement.

What has Joey Graziadei say about his starring role on The Bachelor?

In a short preview, which aired during The Golden Bachelor’s Nov. 16 Fantasy Suites episode, Joey said, "I just feel the most ready that I've ever been to be in an engagement, a marriage. I get butterflies."

What has Joey been doing since The Bachelorette?

Joey appeared on The Golden Bachelor, giving advice to Gerry’s contestants on the pickleball tournament episode 4. As pickleball is similar to tennis, he was the perfect coach!

Who will host The Bachelor Season 28?

Jesse Palmer, who became the permanent host of the franchise in 2021, will guide Joey as the star looks for love and doles out roses.

What does Joey Graziadei hope to find on the show?

ABC has noted of Joey, "As the Bachelor, Graziadei is looking for a life partner who is outgoing, caring, and shares his love for adventure and exploring the outdoors. He loves hiking, surfing and ending his days watching the sunset but knows he has much more love to give, and the only thing missing is someone with whom to share his life."

How tall is Joey Graziadei?

The trim athlete is 5’11,” and, if you're interested, he weighs 170 pounds.

Who are Joey Graziadei contestants?

ABC hasn’t yet officially announced the cast of ladies for Season 28 of The Bachelor but some spoilers are out! Joey will reportedly choose from a whopping 32 women. Here are the leaked names so far:

Allison Hollinger

Allison Hollinger, 26, is from Philadelphia. In a Bachelor first, she'll be competing against her sister Lauren in Season 28.

Autumn Waggoner

Autumn Waggoner is a 26-year-old from St. Louis.

Chandler Dewgard

Chandler Dewgard is 25 and a New York City native.

Daisy Kent

We're looking forward to learning more about this season's competitors. Daisy Kent is a 24-year-old from San Diego.

Chrissa Perez

Chrissa Perez is one of four Canadian competitors this season. The 26-year-old is from Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Edwina Dorbor

Casting crews went south this season. Edwina Dorbor, 25, is from Atlanta.

Erika Cardenas

Erika Cardenas is a 25-year-old from North Bergen, N.J.

Evalin Clark

Evalin Clark is a 28-year-old from deep in the heart of San Antonio, Texas.

Jenn Tran

The 26-year-old is from Hillsdale, New Jersey.

Jessica Edwards

Jessica Edwards, 24, is from San Diego, Calif.

Katelyn DeBacker

We don't yet know much about Katelyn DeBacker, but she's 25 and from from Santa Fe, N.M.

Kayla Rodgers

Kayla Rodgers, 27, is from Hamilton, Ohio.

Kelsey Anderson

Kelsey Anderson is a 25-year-old from New Orleans.

Kelsey Toussant

Kelsey Toussant didn't need airfare to film The Bachelor. The 31-year-old is from Los Angeles.

Kyra Brusch

Kyra Brusch, 25, is from Miami.

Lanie Latsios

Lanie Latsios is a 27-year-old from Philadelphia.

Lauren Hollinger

Lauren Hollinger, 28, is also from Philadelphia.

Lea Cayanan

Lea Cayanan, 23, is from Los Angeles.

Lexi Young

Lexi Young is a 30-year-old from Atlanta.

Madina Alam

Madina Alam, 30, calls Charlotte, N.C. home.

Maria Georgas

Maria Georgas is a 28-year-old from Kleinburg, Ontario.

Marlena Haddad

Marlena Haddad, 26, is from West Palm Beach, Fla.

Natalie Crepeau

Natalie Crepeau is a 25-year-old from Sudbury, Ontario.

Rachel Nance

Rachel Nance, 26, is from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Samantha Hale

Samantha Hale, 30, from Nashville, may bring a country flair to the Bachelor Mansion

Samantha Washington

Samantha Washington, 25, is from Miami.

Sandra Rabadi

Sandra Rabadi, 26, is also from Nashville, Tenn.

Starr Skyler

Starr Skyler is a 25-year-old from Delray Beach, Fla.

Sydney Gordon

Sydney Gordon, 28, is from Newport, R.I.

Talyah Jackson

Talyah Jackson is a 23-year-old from Huntington Beach, Calif.

Taylor Wiens

Taylor Wiens, 23, is from Chicago.

Zoe Antona

Zoe Antona is a 23-year-old from Roswell, Ga.

Are their twins on The Bachelor?

They're not twins, but they are sisters. Lauren and Allison Hollinger, will both compete for Joey’s heart!

Who gets Joey’s first impression rose?

According to Bachelor expert Reality Steve, Lea Cayanan, who met Joey during The Bachelorette’s After the Final Rose episode, earns the honor.

Where was Joey’s season filmed?

In addition to the traditional Bachelor Mansion filming, Reality Steve says that Joey and his ladies filmed date episodes 5-7 in Spain and Canada.