Matt James
The Bachelor
Bachelor Biography
After meeting Matt James as a prospective suitor for "The Bachelorette," thousands of fans swooned over the would-be cast member. He is the total package. He has strong family values, a great career, and over the past few months, he has used his growing platform for good. Today, Matt announced on "Good Morning America" that he will take on the role as the lead of his own love story as the star of the momentous 25th season of ABC's hit romance reality series, "The Bachelor."
While much of Bachelor Nation has fallen in love with him already, many will meet the 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder on his journey to find love for the first time. The North Carolina native went to Wake Forest University, where he majored in economics and played wide receiver for the football team. He went on to play professional football, before moving to New York City, where he now resides. His love of food and passion for giving back led to his creation of an organization that is designed to find creative ways to engage kids from underserved communities in New York City, encouraging physical and mental wellness, while also giving them opportunities for new experiences throughout the city.
Season 25 of "The Bachelor" is scheduled to premiere in 2021.
Meet the Cast
Meet the Cast
Clayton Echard
The Bachelor
Jesse Palmer
Host
Cassidy
26
Executive Assistant
Los Angeles, California
Executive Assistant
Los Angeles, California
Claire
28
Spray Tanner
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Spray Tanner
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Daria
24
Law Student
Baldwin, New York
Law Student
Baldwin, New York
Eliza
25
Marketing Manager
Berlin, Germany
Marketing Manager
Berlin, Germany
Elizabeth
32
Real Estate Advisor
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Real Estate Advisor
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Ency
26
Sales Manager
Burbank, California
Sales Manager
Burbank, California
Gabby
30
ICU Nurse
Denver, Colorado
ICU Nurse
Denver, Colorado
Genevieve
26
Bartender
Los Angeles, California
Bartender
Los Angeles, California
Hailey
26
Pediatric Nurse
Orlando, Florida
Pediatric Nurse
Orlando, Florida
Hunter
28
Human Resources Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Human Resources Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ivana
31
Bar Mitzvah Dancer
Queens, New York
Bar Mitzvah Dancer
Queens, New York
Jane
33
Social Media Director
Los Angeles, California
Social Media Director
Los Angeles, California
Jill
26
Architectural Historian
Scituate, Rhode Island
Architectural Historian
Scituate, Rhode Island