The Bachelor 2012 Contestants - Season 16 Review & Pictures

“The Bachelor” premieres tonight, with 25 young women competing for Ben Flajnik’s love. There will, of course, be drama aplenty. Season 16 is released.

Ben will have his pick of educated, talented, and beautiful women. Monday. The January 2 two-hour premiere of "The Bachelor" airs 16 on NBC with a group of 25 quickly falling to 18 When women meet Ben in the first episode, making their first appearance, or switch them quickly.

Meet the Season 16 ladies ( Participators ) below

• Amber B., 23, Port Coquitlam, Canada - Labor and Delivery Nurse

• Amber T., 26, Waverly, NE - Critical Care Nurse

• Anna, 25, Ontario, Canada - Student

• Blakely, 34, Rutherfordton, NC - VIP Cocktail Waitress

• Brittney, 26, Colordo Springs, CO - Medical Sales Rep

• Casey S., 26, Leawood, KS- Trading Clerk

• Courtney, 28, Scottsdale, AZ - Model

• Dianna, 30, San Gabriel, CA - Non Profit Director

• Elyse, 24, Chicago, IL - Pesonal Trainer

• Emily, 27, Chapel Hill, NC - PhD Student

• Erika, 23, Charlottesville, NC - Law Student

• Holly, 34, Salyersville, KY - Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

• Jaclyn, 27, Newton, MA - Advertising Account Manager

• Jamie, 25, Dryden, NY - Registered Nurse

• Jenna, 27, Loveland, OH - Blogger

• Jennifer, 28, Cache, OK - Accountant

• Kacie, 24, Clarksville, TN - Admnistrative Assistant

• Lindzi C., 27, Ocala, FL - Business Development Manager

• Lindsie J., 29, London, England - Internet Entrepreneur

• Monica, 33, Yuba City, CA - Dental Consultant

• Nicki, 26, Hurst, TX - Dental Hygienist

• Rachel, 27, Southampton, MA - Fashion Sales Rep

• Samantha, 26, Pittsburgh, PA - Advertising Account Manager

• Shawn, 28, Cincinnati, OH - Financial Advisor

• Shira, no age, Massapequa Park, NY - Actress

• Sheryl - Elderly lady on crutches (not really a contestant)