Settle in pals, because you’ve got 25 new Bachelorettes to meet ahead of the 2018 season premiere of The Bachelor Australia!
These lovely ladies, aged between 23 and 34, will be fighting it out to win the ultimate prize: the love of Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins.
The former rugby star and all-round good time guy is looking for his perfect match, but will The Badgelor be able to choose? From fashion designers, to creative directors, to probably at least one Instagram model, the new season of The Bachelor Australia has an exciting mix of contenders.
TEN unveiled the first look at all the contestants today, sharing a cast photo from the first rose ceremony at Bachie mansion. There are evening gowns! A pool! Roses! The excitement is truly palpable.
Click through to see the first cast photo, and learn a little more about the Top 25.
In order from left to right, top row to bottom row.
Autumn, 29, VIC
Creative Autumn is a digital designer from Melbourne, who is hoping to find an ‘ideal man’ with an old soul and old school views about commitment.
Vanessa, 27, VIC
Fiercely independent legal secretary Vanessa is looking a sincere man, with a great sense of humour. It was her New Year’s resolution to apply for the hit dating show.
Sophie, 25, QLD
Sophie is a property valuer who is on her way to achieving all her career goals, and is ready to focus on finding her ideal partner.
Tenille, 25, QLD
Tenille is a flight attendant, who is laid-back, modern and well spoken. She’s looking for an easy-going man that loves a laugh, but also has a genuine and caring personality.
Alisha, 25, ACT
Alisha is a motivated political adviser who is looking for an intelligent partner in crime to share life with, but she certainly knows how to let loose, too. Her ideal date involves hiring a tinny on the Hawkesbury River, and taking a six-pack of VB and a picnic along for the ride. Sounds like the perfect gal for our chilled-out Bachelor!
Romy, 29, QLD
Romy, who works as a photoshoot director, sees herself as a bit of a bogan. She describes herself as spontaneous, fun, confident, adventurous and loyal.
Steph, 23, VIC
Steph works as a children’s entertainer, and jokes that she applied for the show because ‘competing with girls who all have modelling experience for one guy is easier than modern dating.’
Blair, 27, QLD
This primary school teacher from Queensland is described as sassy and quick-witted, and she’s looking for someone equally “fun and sarcastic” to settle down with.
Kayla, 25, SA
Kayla is a flight attendant, whose nickname is Bambi due to her height. Her dream date would be to go to the drive- inn movies.
Emily, 24, ACT
The 24-year-old dance teacher is a former professional ballet dancer, whose looking for love.
Cass, 23, NSW
Former Miss World finalist Cass is currently studying, and enjoys spending her down-time playing rugby or riding horses. She says she’s sill single because she’s fussy and scared of dating, so why not try The Bachelor!
Renee, 30, VIC
This 30-year-old business analyst wants a man who challenges her both intellectually and emotionally, but also holds her hand while they live life to the max.
Dasha, 32, SA
Mother-of-one and personal trainer Dasha is looking for a fairytale romance with “a man, not a boy.” She hopes to find a true gentleman, who is her best friend above all things.
Shannon, 25, VIC
Car Care Consultant Shannon is described as a ray of sunshine, who is weird, wonderful and passionately happy. She thinks she’s still single because she ‘doesn’t waste time’ with men unless there is a spark.
Urszula, 34, VIC
The 34-year-old creative director describes herself as a hunter when it comes to dating. The Poland-born beauty is looking for a man who is passionate, loves deeply and has integrity.
Brooke, 23, WA
Brooke is a proud indigenous woman from Western Australia, who hopes to be a role model to indigenous youths by assisting with mental health issues. The youth worker says her dream date would be spending a night out in the bush under the open sky, an evening that sounds right up Nick’s alley!
Christina, 23, QLD
Describes as a pocket rocket of energy, the 23-year-old retail manager is sure to bring some fun to the cocktail parties. She’s looking for a man who is genuine and funny, but he also needs to be able to cook and clean.
Aleksandra, 31, VIC
This nature-loving Yoga teacher believes that you put out in to the universe what you want to receive, and she’s hoping to receive an honest, efficient, kind, happy AND funny Bachelor!
Juliana, 29, NSW
Juliana is a professional lifeguard, and loves everything about being adventurous and spending time outdoors. She’s looking for a kind-hearted and worldly partner.
Brittany, 30, NSW
Brittany is a down-to-earth radiographer, who is hoping to find an optimistic and spontaneous partner. Her passions include dogs and travel… and, honestly, same girl!
Suzie, 30, NSW
An account manager, Susie is straightforward, blunt and does not suffer fools. She is looking for a good man, who will take her on some movie-worthy romantic picnics.
Cayla, 27, QLD
Country girl Cayla is an ‘energy healer’ and lives a healthy lifestyle, focused on clean eating and fitness. After a few “dating disasters” she decided to apply for the show, in the hopes of finding a loving, sensitive and adventurous partner.
Ashlea, 30, QLD
Ashlea is a motivated property consultant, who wants a partner to love and accept both her and her son. Not one for meeting guys in bars or on social media, she applied for the Bachelor to meet someone out of her comfort zone.
Rhiannon, 28, QLD
Rhiannan is a sales representative with a dry sense of humour and love for sarcasm. She applied to the show because she is ‘finally’ ready to start looking for love.
Cat, 24, Bali
Fashion designer Cat is based in Bali, but applied for the show to “challenge herself” and hopefully find love.
The Bachelor Australia premieres Wednesday at 7:30pm on Network Ten.*
