The internet went wild over the leak of photos of the contestants from the new season of *The Bachelor*
A list of potential contestants for the 15th season of the reality show *The Bachelor* has surfaced online; the show’s lead is 38-year-old basketball player and businessman Vyacheslav Kravtsov. The post generated significant buzz even before the show’s official premiere.
According to blogger Bogdan Bespalov, the list includes, among others, the ex-wife of Volodymyr Ostapchuk and the assistant to TV host Lesya Nikityuk. However, the STB television channel has not yet confirmed the authenticity of the published list of contestants.
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Among the most high-profile names mentioned by the blogger was notary and blogger Khrystyna Hornyak—the ex-wife of TV host Volodymyr Ostapchuk. According to Bespalov, her appearance is expected to significantly boost the show’s ratings and buzz.
Another standout contender for the “Bachelor’s” heart is Valeria Polyanska—Lesya Nikityuk’s personal manager and assistant. The blogger claims that the young woman is very well-liked by the production team and has every chance of making it into the final five.
The show is also expected to feature the return of Diana Zotova, who participated in the previous, 14th season. According to Bespalov, she joined the filming after the second rose ceremony.
Models, bloggers, and professionals from various fields
The list of potential contestants also includes women from various fields.
- Daria Kharitonova is a Latin American dance choreographer, model, and contestant in the “Miss Ukraine 2025” pageant.
- Liza Protsenko is a model who is also associated with “Miss Ukraine.”
- Angel Lia, Anna Mishak, and Viktoria Khilyuk are models with experience in brand campaigns.
- Tetyana Bevz is a marketing director who hinted at her participation with a post about “radical changes in life.”
- Maria Zakhvatova is a judge for aerial and pole disciplines and the founder of her own studio.
- Kateryna is a PR and communications specialist.
- Electro_diva_—a car blogger who specializes in car reviews.
- Lyubov — a cognitive-behavioral psychologist.
- Lisa Muse (Elizaveta) — a blogger who runs a page about self-development, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle.
- Daria Dandyuk is a medical student.
- Maria is an Instagram blogger.
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