Overview

• ABC released a roster of 23 contestants whose careers range from retired firefighter and bomb technician to vineyard owner, biomedical engineer, and yoga instructor.
• Episodes debut Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 8–10 p.m. ET on ABC, with next‑day streaming on Hulu.
• Jesse Palmer returns as host, with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television producing under showrunner Jessica Castro.
• Owens previously drew criticism for saying he preferred women under 60; he apologized to the cast, and that apology will be included in the season.
• Notable entrants include Andra, 77, the twin sister of season 1 alum Sandra Mason, reflecting the franchise’s expanding senior-focused universe.