Always a contestant, never the Bachelor—now!

Here's hoping the fourth time's a charm for Nick Viall, whose highly anticipated stint as The Bachelor's new leading man kicks off on Monday, Jan. 2, and ABC has just released our first look at the 30 (!) women competing for the two-time Bachelorette finalist and Bachelor in Paradise fan-favorite's love.

In the mix? A doula (!), an aspiring dolphin trainer (!!) and two sets of Danielles, Elizabeths and Jasmines. Meet all of season 21's contestants by clicking through our gallery....