Meet Josh Rosen, Your Next Hopeless Romantic!

America watched him fall for Amanda on season twenty-one of Hopelessly Devoted, and cried with him when she sent him home after meeting his family. "I just want to be someone's first choice," he said then, his eyes welling up in the back of the Range Rover. Well, now's his chance. As Hopelessly Devoted's first Ashkenazi Jewish Romantic, Josh has thirty-five women dying for the chance to charm this absolute mensch.

Josh, twenty-seven, was born and raised in Long Island, New York, to a line of door salesmen. He plans to take over the family business in the next five years—but not before he finds the hinge to his jamb. His true love is here, he can just feel it, and he's hopelessly devoted to finding her.

Below, catch a sneak peek introduction to just a few of this season's thirty-five contestants:

Krystin

23

Rodeo Queen

Bozeman, MT

Krystin may be young, but she knows she's ready to settle down. After competing in (and winning!) rodeo events for over ten years, Krystin has become one of the most decorated queens in Montana history. Since graduating from Montana State University–Bozeman last year, Krystin has focused on her responsibilities as Rodeo Queen Montana. She's committed to her career and hopes her partner is as happy ringside as he is at the head of the dinner table.

An only child, Krystin wants a relationship just like the one her parents, who are nearing their silver anniversary, have—that storybook romance she's grown up seeing. And with a heart like hers, there's no way she won't find it. "I just think love is what makes life worth living," she tells us. "Even when the world is at its meanest, having someone you love by your side can make everything sweeter."

Fun Facts About Krystin:

Her favorite jellybean flavor is Buttered Popcorn.

She's seen The Chicks live nine times.

She hates shrimp—they look like little sea spiders!

Lily

26

Graduate Student

Austin, TX

She may be named after a flower, but Lily is anything but delicate. Born and raised in Texas, Lily has always been fiercely independent—she moved to Austin to pursue her graduate degree in psychology, and she kicks butt with a personal trainer five days a week. Though she's always valued her education, Lily's looking for someone to share her knowledge with. Her dream guy is curious, adventurous, and unafraid of smart women. She's confident Josh fits the bill!

Fun Facts About Lily:

She's had a Vogue subscription since she was nine.

She loves road trips.

She has a tattoo of a butterfly on the back of her neck.

Gabi

24

Italian Princess

New York, NY

Gabi has always known exactly what she wants, and how to get it. She's fearless, confident, and superhot—how else would she have released a chart-topping single at just twelve years old? Now she's working on her debut album, and wants someone to share the spotlight with—just as long as he doesn't steal it!

Fun Facts About Gabi:

She wishes she had written "Fight Song."

Her favorite restaurant is Nobu.

She can't wait to serenade Josh!

McKenzie

25

Scaffolding Heiress

Buffalo, NY

McKenzie is here for the real deal! Since joining her family's scaffolding business as director of social media, she's started taking her career super seriously—but that doesn't mean she doesn't know how to have fun! Sure, she's career-oriented, but McKenzie is also the captain of her recreational bowling team. McKenzie thinks her shared experience with Josh working in construction is more than coincidence—it's fate—and she can't wait to see what they can build together!

Fun Facts About McKenzie:

Her favorite book is You Are a Badass.

She hates bananas.

She loves hanging out with her dad, and hopes Josh does too!

Sara-without-an-H

22

Intern

New York, NY

Sara-without-an-H is in the house, b*tches! Bubbly and bright, Sara has a lot in common with champagne, but she won't give you a headache, she swears! She's the life of the party, but she's also kind, genuine, and serious about true love. Since moving to New York for an internship with Lilly Pulitzer, she's totally fallen in love with the city life. The only thing NYC doesn't have is her dream man—but Sara has a feeling Josh might be exactly what she needs.

Fun Facts About Sara-without-an-H:

She loves turkey burgers.

She loves to sing in the shower.

She can recite the alphabet backward.

Pia

24

Model

Singapore, Republic of Singapore

She might have an inch on Josh, but Pia won't make herself smaller for any man. At 5'11", Pia is a successful model who's turned her biggest insecurity into an asset. Her childhood had a lot in common with the film Tall Girl, she tells us, but she'll never let the haters stop her from being herself—one of the most successful models in Southeast Asia. Sure, she's traveled the world, but the one thing she hasn't done is find someone serious to explore it with. She's got a feeling Josh might be that guy.

Fun Facts About Pia:

She hasn't eaten meat in twelve years.

Her favorite place she's ever visited is Monaco.

She wants to adopt a hedgehog and name him Pinkie.

Madison

21

Waitress

Fort Myers, FL

Madison is a white-hot spirit with the blonde hair to match. She loves nothing more than a day on the beach that doesn't end when the sun goes down. But just because she's up for anything doesn't mean she isn't down for commitment. Working as a waitress, waiting for her ideal guy to walk through the door, Madison says she identifies a lot with Sam from A Cinderella Story. "She's a hard worker who will do anything for true love," she tells us. Who can't relate to that?

Fun Facts About Madison:

Her dream car is a Jeep Wrangler.

She knows how to fly fish.

She's not a natural blonde—shh!

Kaydie

25

Content Creator

Los Angeles, CA

Kaydie has always worked for what she wants, from her Pilates-toned body to her lucrative brand deals. She's a #girlboss, and she needs a man who isn't scared of that. Her ideal guy loves big dogs and warm weather, and is just as excited to hike Mulholland Highway Trail as he is to get cleaned up for cocktails afterward. She loves to travel, and she can't wait to fall in love in some exotic locales during her time on Hopelessly Devoted!

Fun Facts About Kaydie:

She is a proud double Leo.

She has over 50k followers on Instagram.

She loves a strong espresso martini.

Sarah-with-an-H:

25

Talent Acquisition Manager

Denver, CO

Sarah is an outgoing lover of life who didn't leave "YOLO" in 2011. Being in talent acquisition means she has to know where to find it! For Sarah, a committed relationship doesn't have to mean settling down—she wants a guy who can keep up with her quick pace and her fiery ambition. But she likes to slow down occasionally, too. "Sometimes the best nights are spent curled up on the couch with a glass of white wine," she says. "And I'd like someone to curl up with."

Fun Facts About Sarah-with-an-H:

She will drink anything with mezcal.

Her favorite movie is Erin Brockovich.

She hates country music.

Jen

28

Nurse

Fresno, CA

Since she was a little girl, Jen has known she wants to save lives, and she's dedicated most of her life to learning how. But sometimes the work doesn't leave room for her. "It's time for me to put my own life first," she tells us. She may be one of the oldest women this season, but that's because she's spent her time figuring out what she wants and who she is. Now that she knows, she won't let anyone get in her way. "I'm taking this process extremely seriously," she says, "and I'll have a major problem with anyone who doesn't." Yikes!

Fun Facts About Jen:

She loves pink Starbursts.

She hates when steaks are too rare.

She's been taking tennis lessons for seven years.

Lauren C.

25

Content Creator

Pinevale, NJ

Lauren C. might look like your everyday beauty queen from the suburbs of New Jersey, but she is not what she seems. With big-city style and a small-town, girl-next-door charm, she enjoys a good adventure, but loves nothing more than a girls' night in (with lots of red wine, please!). Her perfect guy will support her professional and personal dreams and understand that sometimes, Lauren C. just needs some time with her close-knit family or her gal pals. Despite having the stunning looks of a movie star and a closet filled with Fashion Nova, she hasn't had much luck with guys—Lauren C. tells us it's difficult to find a man who can keep up with her and fit her very exacting standards. But we have a feeling sparks might fly between this pretty successful social media influencer and our newest Hopeless Romantic!

Fun Facts About Lauren:

She thinks broccoli is disgusting.

She says her dream man does not wear too much cologne.

She "never outgrew sleepover parties," and she's excited to bring her cutest pajama set to the chateau!