The Bachelorette Season 17: Who is already an early contender?
![THE BACHELOR - Ò2501Ó Ð Matt James, the charismatic and engaging star of ABCÕs hit romance reality series ÒThe Bachelor,Ó will hand out the roses for its momentous 25th season. After meeting Matt as a prospective suitor for ÒThe Bachelorette,Ó Bachelor Nation swooned when they learned he would take on the role as the lead of his own love story. Matt is the total package with strong family values, a great career, and has used his growing platform for good. His emerging legion of fans canÕt wait to follow the 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder on his journey to find love during this historic season. Although Matt hasnÕt been in love before, he feels he is ready now to welcome it into his lifeÑno matter what challenges he will faceÑas he starts his search for his happily ever after on the season premiere of ÒThe Bachelor,Ó MONDAY, JAN. 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)MATT JAMES, KATIE THE BACHELOR - Ò2501Ó Ð Matt James, the charismatic and engaging star of ABCÕs hit romance reality series ÒThe Bachelor,Ó will hand out the roses for its momentous 25th season. After meeting Matt as a prospective suitor for ÒThe Bachelorette,Ó Bachelor Nation swooned when they learned he would take on the role as the lead of his own love story. Matt is the total package with strong family values, a great career, and has used his growing platform for good. His emerging legion of fans canÕt wait to follow the 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder on his journey to find love during this historic season. Although Matt hasnÕt been in love before, he feels he is ready now to welcome it into his lifeÑno matter what challenges he will faceÑas he starts his search for his happily ever after on the season premiere of ÒThe Bachelor,Ó MONDAY, JAN. 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)MATT JAMES, KATIE](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/d9b72ae4b05a8754d0c966c9eb498abb65870c5928eca439652f833754b87a2b.jpg)
The Bachelorette Season 17: The Outcast/Misc. Men
#1: Andrew M., 31
Hometown: Newport Beach, California
Profession: Deputy District Attorney
He seems like the sweet nerd who really is too good for Katie. I sense him giving his all and Katie breaking his heart. It’s people like Andrew M. that need to be on the show, yet they’re. certainly way too far and few in between.
#2: Brendan, 26
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Profession: Firefighter Trainee
He just looks fake. Like someone who gets their pictures used during a catfishing sort of situation. He doesn’t seem to really fit into any sort of category, so it’ll be super interesting to see him on the show.
#3: Cody, 27
Hometown: San Diego, California
Profession: Zipper Sales Manager
He looks like a girl dad: he’s buff and all tatted up on one arm with a full sleeve. He seems like the type who while he may look tough but is really just a big ole teddy bear on the inside. I don’t necessarily see him getting to the end of this, but maybe more like the middle of the pack, and then suddenly getting sent home. We’ll see…
#4: Connor B., 27
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Profession: Math Teacher
He just looks like he’s there. I don’t suspect he’ll cause any trouble, and who knows, he may not even make it past the first couple of weeks. He seems nice, though, so there’s that.
#5: Conor C., 28
Hometown: Costa Mesa, California
Profession: Former Baseball Player
Will he flaunt his former baseball player life? If he has to. He’s like Connor with two N’s; I don’t think he’ll really make it all that far, not even long enough to see some of the drama that we know comes with the show. Sigh…
#6: David, 27
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Profession: Technical Product Specialist
Not in terms of looks, but he reminds me of Ivan from Tayshia’s season: quiet, laid back, but someone who takes it pretty fairly far within this whole entire process as a whole. He just even looks like a smart guy, which is pretty odd considering the rest of this season’s men.
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#7: Gabriel, 35
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Profession: Entrepreneur
He looks like a nice business-owning guy who likes to talk about himself, his work, and that’s just about it. Poor Katie (yes already)!