Matt James' 'Bachelor' Season 25 Contestants

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Rachael

Age: 24

Hometown: Cumming, GA

Status: Winner, but Matt broke up with her before After the Final Rose amid her racism controversy and they are no longer together

ABC bio excerpt: “Though Rachael says she is a hopeless romantic to her core, she has never been in love and believes that Matt may just be the guy to change that. Rachael is hoping that her love story will be something huge and life altering. She wants to look back on her life when she’s old and feel like she has made the absolute most out of every single day. Nothing makes her happier than a good movie, good wine, and charcuterie boards.”

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Michelle

Age: 27

Hometown: Woodbury, MN

Instagram: @michelle.young.1

Status: Top 2 and ABC's next Bachelorette!

ABC bio excerpt: "Michelle has big dreams for the future and says she wants a man by her side that is supportive and driven to make the world a better place. She is looking for the superman to her superwoman and says that, together, she hopes that she and Matt can fall in love and change the world."

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Bri

Age: 24

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Instagram: @brisprings

Status: Eliminated in the top 3

ABC bio excerpt: “Bri describes herself as very laid-back and someone who is not embarrassed easily. She says that she is always the alpha in the relationship but would love to find someone who can challenge her and keep life interesting and exciting. It’s very rare that she spends a weekend indoors and not outside hiking or hanging at the park and nearby beaches. One day, Bri hopes to have two or three kids of her own.”

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Serena P.

Age: 22

Hometown: Markham, ON

Instagram: @serena_pitt

Status: Self-eliminated in the top 4

ABC bio excerpt: “Serena P. needs a man with ambition who will be her teammate in life. He also HAS to be willing to share his food with her saying, ‘If they don’t let me taste their food, I don’t know if the relationship could survive.’ Serena P. knows true love is real but is waiting to find it, and she is hoping to experience that the second she meets our bachelor.”

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Kit

Age: 21

Hometown: New York, NY

Instagram: @kitkeenan

Status: Self-eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “Kit is a true born-and-raised New Yorker. She currently lives at home with her parents in the heart of the West Village while finishing her last year of undergrad at NYU. Kit hasn’t had a serious relationship since her first love in high school, but that’s only because she hasn’t found a man who can measure up to the level of emotional intelligence she needs.”

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Chelsea

Age: 29

Hometown: Marietta, GA

Instagram: @cheleavaughn

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “Chelsea loves a man who will go the extra mile to show how they really feel and really appreciates it when someone can be vulnerable and an open communicator. Her dream man will join her as she wines and dines throughout the city; and while she doesn’t need it, a man who loves to spoil her from time to time is always a plus. Chelsea can’t wait to find a husband and she’s hoping to find that with Matt.”

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Abigail

Age: 25

Hometown: Salem, OR

Instagram: @abigail_heringer

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “She says she is looking for a man who will lift her up and make her feel like it’s just the two of them in the whole wide world. Good looks are definitely a plus, but Abigail says that getting to know someone on a deeper level is far more important in a successful relationship. Abigail says she doesn’t believe in love at first sight, but we’ll see if that holds up after she meets Matt!”

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Jessenia

Age: 27

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Instagram: @calypsocruz

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “Jessenia loves a man who takes initiative, is adventurous, and who will keep life exciting and unpredictable. Her soul mate also must love dogs because Jessenia currently has three of them! One thing Jessenia cannot stand is a man who will not get off their phone, especially if it’s during date night. Jessenia wants someone with whom she can travel the world, but who will also indulge in a fabulous staycation. She is a true romantic and says she daydreams about what it will be like when she finally meets the man of her dreams.”

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Pieper

Age: 24

Hometown: Happy Valley, OR

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “She loves to spend quality time with her significant other, but also very much values independence and having parts of her life that remain her own. Pieper needs someone with confidence and someone who knows what they want in life because forethought is so important to her. It’s easy to see what makes Pieper a total catch and we think Matt will have no problem seeing it too.”

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Serena C.

Age: 24

Hometown: San Bruno, CA

Instagram: @serenerz_

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “She is looking for a man with charisma, good character and someone with whom she can have a strong physical connection. Serena C.’s idea of a perfect date is getting all dressed up for a fancy night out, taking in the sunset over good champagne and a thought-provoking conversation. She needs a man who wants to be professionally successful, but is also a free spirit like her with dreams of traveling the world.”

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Katie

Age: 29

Hometown: Lynnwood, WA

Instagram: @ventwithkatiee

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “While Katie is serious about finding her person, she needs a man who can laugh along with her but is okay with him laughing at her too when the moment calls for it. Katie is looking for a mature man who has ambitions to succeed in everything he does, both personally and professionally. Her dream man will be passionate about building a long-term life with her and will treat Katie as his equal in the relationship. Nothing turns her off more than someone who sits around playing video games all day or a man who tries to kiss her at the inopportune moment…it’s all about creating the right vibe with Katie! Will Matt be able to live up to Katie’s standards?”

Tap over here to find all the deets on Katie Thurston.

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Kim

Age: 28

Hometown: Cypress, CA

Instagram: @kimawaywithme

Status: Eliminated

This “professional dumpling” is a bona fide travel blogger with the best Instagram handle in history. But since travel isn’t much of a thing these days, she works as a registered nurse and has been documenting her experience working during the pandemic on Instagram for her followers to see.

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Mari

Age: 24

Hometown: Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “Mari is a former beauty queen living the American dream. After moving to Maryland from Puerto Rico as a teenager, Mari enrolled in college and competed in pageants—most recently winning Miss Maryland USA in 2019 and placing Top 10 at Miss USA. Now, she is a career-focused woman on the go who is ready to find the love of her life and settle down.”

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Catalina

Age: 29

Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico

Status: Eliminated

Catalina was Miss Universe Puerto Rico in 2015. She also frequently spends her time between New York, Florida, and Puerto Rico, and she dabbled in writing a literal novel and hosting a Puerto Rican TV series, so uh...homegirl is multifaceted.

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Brittany

Age: 23

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Instagram: @lilgalvin

Status: Eliminated

Brittany is a ~creator~, DJ, and Wilhelmina model. In a newer preview for the show, Brittany is overheard telling another contestant about a secret that could "ruin my entire life," so...keep your eyes peeled!

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Anna

Age: 24

Hometown: Owatonna, MN

Instagram: @anna_redman

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “Anna is looking for a man who will take her as the open book that she is—the good, the bad, and the ugly. She wants a man who wants to have a family just as much as she does and who will have no problem being open and honest in communication. Due to her Gemini vibes, she needs someone who is a match for her intellect but will also always want to keep life fun. Oh…and her dream guy must enjoy doing puzzles with her!”

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Lauren

Age: 29

Hometown: Miami, FL

Instagram: @la_maddox

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “Lauren is a Florida girl through and through! She is a successful corporate lawyer who recently had her law reviews published. In Lauren’s free time, she enjoys fashion, going to the beach, working out and spending time with her girlfriends in their book club. Lauren has everything going for her, but now she wants someone to share in her many successes! She is looking for someone who is genuine and authentic. She needs to feel that the man she is with truly has her back in any situation thrown their way. Lauren is hoping for a family of her own one day, so she needs a mature family man that is on the same page.”

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Magi

Age: 32

Hometown: Adwa, Ethiopia

Instagram: @magitareke

Status: Eliminated

ABC bio excerpt: “Magi is a beautiful, kindhearted woman whose striking looks are only a small part of her story. She grew up in small village in Ethiopia, and while she says moving to the U.S. was the scariest thing she has ever done, she doesn’t regret it one bit. Magi was only able to move here after she literally won the Diversity Visa Lotto. She is so grateful for all the opportunities she’s been given in life and knows firsthand to never take anything for granted. People often describe her as being too nice, but she sees her kindness as her biggest strength and knows there is power and resilience behind it.”

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Ryan

Age: 25

Hometown: Mechanicsville, VA

Instagram: @ryanmarcelle

Status: Eliminated

No ABC bio yet, but Ryan stepped right out of the limo and said Matt looks “so good.” You can bet Ryan will show off her impressive dance moves in any talent competition on the show—she’s part of the Alvin Ailey Scholarship Program and is a dancer on FX’s Pose.

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