ABC has revealed the 30 lucky ladies who will be competing for Bachelor Brad Womack’s affection come Jan. 3, and, well, the list seems to be in keeping with the nutso vibe thus far of the pre-show hype. Among the contestants will be an “emotional waitress,” a “sexy model,” a “sweet children’s hospital event planner,” and a “competitive hairstylist.” I can’t help picturing this last one being scored by Olympic judges every time she attempts some complicated layers — and no further clarifying info is given — so we’ll go with that. (Yes, I realize upon further reflection that they probably just mean she’s a hairstylist by profession who also enjoys winning at all costs, but I like my way better.) We also now know that the “sassy divorcee” shown slapping Brad in those incessant promos is named Chantal, and that the promised backside-grab comes courtesy of a woman named Ashley S. Also in the mix: a “manscaper” named Raichel (who “not only leaves Brad speechless but hairless”… hmmm), a Rockette named Kellie, and a fanged (yes) model named Madison. Is it strange that despite all these exotic creatures, I’m more shocked to see a dentist among the candidates? See the full list after the jump.
Alli, 24, an apparel merchant from Columbus, Ohio
Ashley H., 26, a dentist from Philadelphia
Ashley S., 26, a nanny from New York City
Britnee, 25, a paralegal from Holland, Pennsylvania
Britt, 25, a food writer from Woodinville, Washington
Chantal, 28, an executive assistant from Seattle, Washington
Cristy, 30, an attorney from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Emily, 24, a children’s hospital event planner from Charlotte, North Carolina
J, 26, an operations manager from Seattle, Washington (yes, her name is one letter)
Jackie, 27, an artist from New York City
Jill, 28, a sales director from Frisco, Texas
Keltie, 28, a Radio City Rockette from Hollywood
Kimberly, 27, a marketing coordinator from Charlotte, North Carolina
Lacey, 27, an insurance agent from Tampa, Florida
Lauren, 26, a high school teacher from Arlington, Virginia
Lindsay, 25, a first-grade teacher from Plano, Texas
Lisa M., 24, a marketing coordinator from Ottawa, Kansas
Lisa P., 27, a sales consultant from New York City
Madison, 25, a model from Brooklyn, New York
Marissa, 26, a sports publicist from Kissimmee, Florida
Meghan, 30, a fashion marketer from New York City
Melissa, 32, a waitress from Lake Worth, Florida
Michelle, 30, a hairstylist from Salt Lake City, Utah
Raichel, 29, a “manscaper” from Fullerton, California
Rebecca, 30, an esthetician from Mission Viejo, California
Renee, 28, a nanny from Palos Hills, Illinois
Sarah L., 25, a musical theater performer from Saginaw, Michigan
Sarah P., 27, a real estate broker from Denver, Colorado
Shawntel, 25, a funeral director from Chico, California
Stacey, 26, a bartender from Boston, Massachusetts
What do you think, PopWatchers? Who’s your early favorite, based on this incredibly scant information?
I know someone whose name is just J, nothing else, not a nickname or anything.
me too.
I know someone named J.and that’s how it’s listed on the Birth Certificate – maybe parents had to cover a lot of relatives.
I have a great aunt named V.O. That’s it. Even listed on the birth certificate. No one knows why but they call her Vee.
There are hairstyling competitions. They’re actually taken rather seriously.
That’s what I was thinking. Maybe she was on Shear Genius.
my question is if he’s 37 why are so many of the girls 10 years or more younger than him?
Because 37 year old single guys don’t want to date 37 year old single women.
Sad, but true. I only see 5 women that are 30 or older in that entire list.
It’s their way to guarantee the couple won’t last.
@Ron…I noticed the same thing! He’s 37, yet only 10 of the 30 girls are within 10 years of his age. If he’s serious about finding a wife, he should start by ditching anyone 25yrs and younger, followed by the 26 & 27 yr olds!
If he wants kids he’s probably looking for someone in their 20′s. Yes, women can have kids in their 30′s and 40′s but it’s riskier.
As much as I enjoy seeing that this list of “ladies” includes a funeral director and a manscaper, I still think Brad the bore will keep me from watching, for the first time in Bachelor history.
Total agree- first time ever I am refusing to watch The Bach (which is my ALL TIME favorite sho)!!!
I just want to watch the first episode to see the slap. Past that, can’t say I really care if he manages to pick a woman this time. Maybe he should try eHarmony or match.com. Oh wait, he won’t be able to commit to either site.
Chantal O’Brien is who Brad spent Thanksgiving with 2010 and who he chooses in the end.
question… how can you be a Radio City Rockette from Hollywood.. that would be a very long commute into work…
She has very long legs.
This show’s a joke. He picks the slapper.
Chantal O’Brien – you read Reality Steve too huh?
One of the girls has a connection to a celebrated NASCAR team.
Can Jake return and be the model for the funeral director to showcase her skills?
Does “after the jump” just mean “after the end of this paragraph”? EW writers use the phrase a lot, and I don’t get the reference.
Emily was engaged to Ricky Hendrick whose is the son of Rick Hendrick who oens a race team. Ricky died in a plane crash and 5 days later she found out she was preggers. She also dated Dale Jr a few years ago.
What no Canadian’s?
1 I think.
He picks me, the slapper, in the end.
UGH! Why must you jackarses post spoilers (even if they’re rumors)? GO AWAY!
I love that the title of this article refers to the contestants as (quote “ladies” unquote)…that about sums it up!!