'The Bachelorette' Season 7 Cast is Announced

Victoria Leigh Miller
For the first time ever, ABC has prematurely released information about the next season of "The Bachelorette," most likely to ward off spoilers sites from beating the network to the punch.

On Tuesday, bachelor blogger Reality Steve Carbone thanked ABC for the early release of the names of the cast of bachelors, thus further solidifying his eliminations for his spoiler column.

Twenty five bachelors will compete for the heart of Ashley Herbert, the Philadelphia dental school student who was rejected last season by "Bachelor" Brad Womack. Herbert's suitors range from a chef to a personal trainer'"and there's even a fellow dentist in the mix!

So will Ashley find love? Based on this show's track record, I'll have to go with a big fat no, although the track record of "Bachelorette" contestants tends to fare better than the "Bachelors."

Season 1 "Bachelorette" Trista Rehn married her final pick, Ryan Sutter, and had two children with him. Season 6 "Bachelorette" Ali Fedotowsky is still engaged to her final man, Roberto Martinez, with a wedding in the works (it's already been a year since her season ended so the fact that the couple is still together is a big milestone).

But Ashley Hebert had trouble opening her heart to Brad Womack last season, so some fans are skeptical. Is her heart really in it? She made it clear to Womack that her career as a dentist is her priority, and she is attending dental school at the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania .

Of course, according to Philly.com Hebert may actually miss her May 16 graduation ceremony due to the "Bachelorette" shooting schedule, so maybe love is coming first this time.

All I know is, based on the promo ABC has already released (also kinda early!) let's just hope Ashley isn't engaged to the creepy guy with the mask!

"The Bachelorette" Season 7 Cast of Bachelors:

Ames, 31, a portfolio manager - New York, NY

Anthony, 28, a butcher - Wyckoff, NJ

Ben C., 28, a lawyer - New Orleans, LA

Ben F., 28, a winemaker - Sonoma, CA

Bentley, 28, a businessman - Salt Lake City, UT

Blake, 27, a dentist - Greenville, SC

Chris D., 25, a sports marketing coordinator - Chicago, IL

Chris M. 27, a construction company CEO -Edmonton, Canada

Constantine, 30, a restaurant owner - Atlanta, GA

Frank, 29, a college admissions director - Murfreesboro, TN

Jeff, 35, an entrepreneur - St. Louis, MO

Jon, 26, an e-commerce executive - Vancouver, WA

J.P., 34, a construction manager - New York, NY

Lucas, 30, an oilfield equipment distributor- Odessa, TX

Matt, 28, an office supply salesman - Bridgewater, MA

Michael, 29, a technology salesman - San Diego, CA

Mickey, 31, a chef - Cleveland, OH

Nick, 26, a personal trainer - Tampa, FL

Rob, 27, a technology executive - Monroe, MI

Ryan M., 27, a construction estimator - Royal Oak, MI

Ryan P, 31, a solar energy executive - Corona Del Mar, CA

Stephen, 27, a hairstylist - Manhattan Beach, CA

Tim, 35, a liquor distributor -Long Beach, NY

West, 30, a lawyer -Chapin, SC

William, 30, a cellular phone salesman - Galloway, OH

"The Bachelorette " Season 7 will premiere on May 23 at 9:00 pm ET on ABC.

Published by Victoria Leigh Miller - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment

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  • Loki Morgan5/4/2011

    fun!

  • TRESA PATTERSON5/4/2011

    Saw last night that the tears come early--thanks, Victoria!

  • Dina Sullivan5/4/2011

    Nice...... :o)

  • Mandy Robinson5/3/2011

    I am so ready for this season to start!

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