The Bachelor Season 22 contestants are revealed

Twenty-nine women are ready to vie for the final rose.

Season 22 of The Bachelor will debut on January 1st and the lucky ladies attempting to win the heart of Arie Luyendyk Jr. were  announced on Saturday.

The bevy of beauties come from all parts of the country and include an event designer, a sports reporter, and an orthopedic nurse.

Set to go! Season 22 of The Bachelor will debut on January 1st and the lucky ladies attempting to win the heart of Arie Luyendyk Jr. were announced on Saturday

Valerie from Nashville will try to impress Arie with her waitress skills while one of the four Laurens will use her recruiting experience to land a coveted rose.

The three real estate agents will have lots to discuss with the bachelor as he has recently delved into that career as well.

However, Arie, 36, is best known for his need for speed as a race car driver with his father being two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk.

Ready to make hearts race: Arie, 36, is best known for his need for speed as a race car driver with his father being two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk

Ready to make hearts race: Arie, 36, is best known for his need for speed as a race car driver with his father being two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk

Lucky lady: Kendall hails from Miami and is an event planner

Lucky lady: Kendall hails from Miami and is an event planner

And the Netherlands born hunk is no stranger to the intricacies of ABC’s long running dating show world as he appeared on The Bachelorette in 2012.

For season 8 of the men vying for a bride reality program, Arie took second place. 

He became known as the ‘kissing bandit’ as he often found time to lock lips with contestant Emily Maynard.

Racing: Caroline is also a race car enthusiast

Racing: Caroline is also a race car enthusiast

Names: Brittane and Amber are both real estate agents

Names: Brittane and Amber are both real estate agents

Names: Brittane and Amber are both real estate agents

It was announced in September that the Dutch speaking gentleman would be the latest Bachelor.

And the 29 new contestants may have a clue to what will win over his heart as he did an interview on Good Morning America after the announcement.

When asked what would be his ideal partner, Arie responded : ‘She has to be independent, strong, and gentle.’ 

Season 22 of The Bachelor premieres on ABC Monday, January 1, 2018, at 8 p.m. ET. 

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Making moves: Lauren G. will vie for Arie's heart

Making moves: Lauren G. will vie for Arie’s heart

Open hearts: Lauren B. and Chelsea are ready for love

Open hearts: Lauren B. and Chelsea are ready for love

Open hearts: Lauren B. and Chelsea are ready for love

 



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