The countdown is officially on.
Michelle Young, a 27-year-old teacher from Edina, Minnesota, was announced as the season 18 Bachelorette at The Bachelor season 25 After the Final Rose special in March 2021.
She's has to wait longer than usual for time to shine, too, as ABC confirmed Katie Thurston as the season 17 Bachelorette at this same taping.
In October, however, Young will take center stage.
She won't be alone, however.
ABC has unveiled the 18 suitors who will battle for Young's affections this fall, as each tries to come across as the perfect combination of confident and cocky; vulnerable and tough; loving and lovable.
Reads Young's network bio:
“As a partner, she describes herself as loyal, compassionate and supportive, and shows love through acts of service. Her dream man is confident but not cocky and will look at her as his equal in all things."
Will any of the following met meen that critera?
Get to know the impending contestants below...
1. Alec Thompson
He's 29 and from Virginia. Alec graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, according to his Linkedin. His current job is as a project engineer for Palmetto Railways in Charleston, South Carolina, where he lives. He’s previously worked for the Norfolk Southern Corporation. He’s also assisted at the Special Olympics.
2. Jomarri Gable
Jomarri works as a personal trainer. His Instagram handle is @jomarrigable. He's a 26-year old from Oregon.
3. Eric Tai
Eric lives in New York City, but hails from New Jersey. He works in private equity at Hermes GPE, according to his Linkedin. He plays tennis and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2018. Dude is 25.
4. Brett Parker
This is a 29-year old with a nice smile. He's a native of Houston, Texas.
5. Joel Wilkinson
Joel works as a physical therapist. He's 31 years old and is from Prescott, Arizona.
6. Ryan Fox
Here's a fun fact about this 30-year old, who is from California: He was a “Bachelor” in February 2020 for the franchise’s “Bachelor Live on Stage Tour” hosted by Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins. His Instagram handle is @ryanmichaelfox.
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