CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A Charlottesville local will be stepping into the national spotlight as a contestant on season 29 of The Bachelor. Savannah, a 27-year-old wedding planner, was announced as part of the cast for the upcoming season.

According to her biography, Savannah is “done being the wedding planner and is ready to be the bride.” When not planning weddings, she “enjoys going out to dinner with her friends and listening to live music.” Her ideal partner is described as “loyal, caring, and a great conversationalist.” Savannah also notes that she “doesn’t tend to show affection very traditionally” but is eager to “embark on this journey” and looks forward to “planning her own wedding someday.”

Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader from New Jersey, was named the Bachelor in August 2024. He previously competed on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette but was eliminated before hometown dates.

For more information on Savannah and the full cast, visit ABC’s announcement. The new season premieres Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will also be available for streaming on Hulu.