The new season premieres Monday, Jan. 23, at 8/7c on ABC.
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From San Diego to Fargo to New York City, and from a makeup artist to a neonatal nurse to a rodeo racer, Shallcross will have women from all over the country vying for his heart.
"We all want Zach, so the claws are going to come out," one of the contestants says in a newly released preview of the season.
The 26-year-old tech executive from Anaheim Hills, California, was introduced as the next Bachelor during the live "After the Final Rose" special following the season 17 finale of "The Bachelorette."
Producers describe Shallcross as "a family man at heart" who splits time between Texas and Orange County.
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"His parents, who have been married over 30 years, have shown him what true love looks like. He strives to find a love that echoes the standard they have set for him, and he plans to keep them in mind when looking for a life partner," according to producers.
Meet the contestants
Aly, 26
Anastasia, 30
Ariel, 28
Bailey, 27
Rebecca "Becca," 25
Brianna, 24
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Brooklyn, 25
Cara, 27
Cat, 26
Charity, 26
Christina Mandrell, 26
Davia, 25
Gabriella "Gabi," 25
Genevie, 26
Greer, 24
Holland, 24
Jessica "Jess," 23
Kaitlyn "Kaity," 27
Katherine, 26
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Kimberly, 30
Kylee, 25
Chandralekha "Lekha," 29
Madison, 26
Mercedes, 24
Olivia L., 24
Olivia M., 25
Sonia, 29
Vanessa, 23
Victoria J., 30
Viktoria E., 29