Who is Jess Edwards? What You Need to Know About Season 28 of 'The Bachelor'

Jess Edwards is ready to shoot her shot Joey Graziadei on The Bachelor season 28.

“I think Jess & Joey are having a good time 💍on it…” Jess, 24, wrote via Instagram in December 2023 after her casting was announced.

Jess will be one of 32 women looking for love with Joey, 28, during his season, which premieres on ABC Monday, January 22. For his part, Joey was nervous about balancing relationships with multiple women — and not finding The One.

“I think when you find yourself in this position, your insecurities become greater,” Joey shared exclusively We weekly prior to the season premiere. “I've had a problem all my life where I always wondered if I would be good enough for someone in their eyes.”

He continued, “If I finally got to the point where I thought I had found my forever person and they didn't feel the same, [it’d be hard]. So I mean, [the emotions are] will be released throughout the season. I talk about it a lot because I'm in a position where my emotions are increasing, and it's a big fear for me. And it's something that I've lived with and tried to work through as much as I can.

Keep scrolling to get to know his contestant Jess:

Why did Jess Edward want to meet bachelor Joey Graziadei?

According to her official ABC cast biography, Jess is excited to meet Joey because she “wants to find someone who is.” [she] can trust [her] heart with someone who will respect [her] and someone who will do anything to nurture [their relationship.]”

Jess also said that she has “always dreamed of finding her perfect fairytale love story.”

Where is Jess Edwards from?

While Jess grew up in eastern Tennessee, she currently lives in San Diego, California, with her Yorkipoo, Charli.

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What does Jess Edwards do for a living?

Jess works as an executive assistant and, according to her cast bio, gets to “help people affected by natural disasters.”

Where did Jess Edwards go to college?

Jess studied advertising and public relations at East Tennessee State University and graduated in 2020. There she was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Pi student association.

What are the fun facts about Jess Edwards' 'Bachelor'?

Jess let us know that her personal aesthetic can be described as 'country glamour' and that she is a 'sucker for a beautiful view'. The most mind-blowing fun fact mentioned in her bio is that she “read her first book for fun last summer.”