The Bachelor 2024: Joey leaves eliminated contestant in tears as another walks out in dramatic second episode

Former ‘The Bachelorette’ contestant has returned as the season 28 star of ‘The Bachelor’

The Bachelor season 28 teaser

The Bachelor is back for episode two tonight as former Bachelorette contestant Joey Graziadei searches for his second chance at love.

Joey was announced as the next Bachelor during The Bachelorette’s season 20 finale, where he finished in second place.

Season 28 welcomed back host Jesse Palmer, who took over from Chris Harrison in 2021 after he was fired due to controversial comments he made in an Extra interview.

The season premiere on 22 January saw the arrival of 32 women entering the Bachelor mansion, all competing for roses and, ultimately, Joey’s heart.

That number quickly declined as 10 hopefuls were sent home. Among the 22 women to make it to the second episode were two sisters who quickly revealed their familial relationship after initially planning on keeping it a secret.

US viewers will be able to tune into the new episodes of The Bachelor on Mondays on ABC at 8pm ET/PT.

Key points

• When and how to watch season 28 starring Joey Graziadei
• Who is the host of The Bachelor season 28?
• Meet The Bachelor contestants vying for Joey Graziadei’s heart
• Everything we know about Joey Graziadei

[22 January 2024 20:00 · Inga Parkel]

Little teaser vid posted by Bachelor Nation! Meet this year’s star: Joey Graziadei

[22 January 2024 19:49 · Inga Parkel]

Who’s ready?

[22 January 2024 19:00 · Inga Parkel]

Why did Jesse Palmer take over for Chris Harrison?

Former 2004 Bachelor alum Jesse Palmer returns as the host of season 28, after having rejoined the franchise in 2021. Palmer took over hosting duties from longtime host Chris Harrison, who was fired from the show after he made controversial comments in an Extra interview.

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Jesse Palmer ‘The Bachelor’ host (Disney)

Who is the host of The Bachelor season 28?

America’s hit dating show is returning soon with another group of women competing for the heart of a bachelor

[22 January 2024 18:30 · Inga Parkel]

Meet The Bachelor contestants vying for Joey Graziadei’s heart

Who are the 32 women vying for Joey’s heart? Find the full roster below:

Joey Graziadei on ‘The Bachelor’ (Disney)

Meet The Bachelor contestants vying for Joey Graziadei’s heart

This instalment of ABC’s hugely popular reality dating series will see 32 women competing for the heart of one man

[22 January 2024 18:00 · Inga Parkel]

Nearly half a year after Joey Graziadei placed second on season 20 of The Bachelorette, he returns as the star of The Bachelor season 28.

Read more about the 28-year-old tennis teaching professional here:

Joey Graziadei on ‘The Bachelor' (Disney)

Who is the new Bachelor? Everything we know about Joey Graziadei

‘The Bachelorette’ fan-favourite Joey Graziadei returns as season 28’s bachelor

[22 January 2024 17:31 · Inga Parkel]

Welcome to The Independent’s inaugural The Bachelor liveblog. We’ll be watching the season 28 premiere of the show and bringing you updates, reactions and all the biggest talking points. So stay tuned and follow along!