What do a good natured funeral director, an emotional waitress, a sexy model who is a real vixen, a competitive hairstylist, a sweet children's hospital event planner and a sassy divorcee have in common? They all have their sights set on moving to Austin with the Bachelor, Brad Womack, when "The Bachelor 2011," the 15th edition of ABC's popular romance reality series, premieres Monday, January 3 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on ABC.

Brad, 37, a sexy, self-made successful entrepreneur, meets 30 potential soul mates as he begins his exciting search for true love. In the premiere, "Episode 1501," Brad prepares for the night of his life, as the 30 bachelorettes, curious about who the new bachelor is, begin to arrive.



And what a beginning! Chantal wastes no time with pleasantries and, in the name of women everywhere, slaps Brad on the face. This sassy divorcee's painful message for Brad leaves him wondering if she'll ever give him a second chance at love. But there are those who have other things on their minds, as an emotional Melissa, a waitress who serves up plenty of drama, jumps into his arms and Ashley S., a sweet fun-loving girl, playfully grabs his rear end.

As the party begins, the women are impressed with the handsome Bachelor, but tough questions remain about how much he has changed. However Ashley S. is ready to move on and doesn't care about Brad's past. Things get serious and sparks fly when the "first impression" rose is brought out. Raichel, a self-proclaimed "manscaper," not only leaves Brad speechless but hairless, as she demonstrates her talent. Keltie, a Radio City Rockette, teaches the Bachelor some slick dance moves and Madison, a mysterious model, reveals her odd orthodontics - fangs! Will it be love at first bite for her and Brad? But if Madison's motives are somewhat suspect, Emily's are not. The shy blonde seems ready to fall in love, but is she ready to tell Brad about her tragic past and the death of her then fiancé?

After Brad's first rose ceremony, 20 women remain to compete for his affection and, in the end, his heart.

"The Bachelor 2011" contestants are:

• Alli Travis, 24, an apparel merchant from Columbus, Ohio
• Ashley Hebert, 26, a dentist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Ashley Spivey, 26, a nanny from New York, New York
• Britnee, 25, a paralegal from Holland, Pennsylvania
• Britt Billmaier, 25, a food writer from Woodinville, Washington
• Chantal O'Brien, 28, an executive assistant from Seattle, Washington
• Cristy, 30, an attorney from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
• Emily Maynard, 24, a children's hospital event planner from Charlotte, North Carolina
• J, 26, an operations manager from Seattle, Washington
• Jackie Gordon, 27, an artist from New York, New York
• Jill Ruskowski, 28, a sales director from Frisco, Texas
• Keltie Colleen, 28, a Radio City Rockette from Hollywood, California
• Kimberly Coon, 27, a marketing coordinator from Charlotte, North Carolina
• Lacey, 27, an insurance agent from Tampa, Florida
• Lauren, 26, a high school teacher from Arlington, Virginia
• Lindsay Hill, 25, a first grade teacher from Plano, Texas
• Lisa Morrisey, 24, a marketing coordinator from Ottawa, Kansas
• Lisa P., 27, a sales consultant from New York, New York
• Madison Garton, 25, a model from Brooklyn, New York
• Marissa May, 26, a sports publicist from Kissimmee, Florida
• Meghan Merritt, 30, a fashion marketer from New York, New York
• Melissa Schreiber, 32, a waitress from Lake Worth, Florida
• Michelle Money, 30, a hairstylist from Salt Lake City, Utah
• Raichel Goodyear, 29, a "manscaper" from Fullerton, California
• Rebecca, 30, an esthetician from Mission Viejo, California
• Renee Halpin, 28, a nanny from Palos Hills, Illinois
• Sarah L., 25, a musical theater performer from Saginaw, Michigan
• Sarah Powell, 27, a real estate broker from Denver, Colorado
• Shawntel Newton, 25, a funeral director from Chico, California
• Stacey Queripel, 26, a bartender from Boston, Massachusetts

Hosted by Chris Harrison, "The Bachelor" is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are the executive producers.