: Unlike previous seasons where the Bachelor would typically narrow the field to 15 women during the first night, Alex Topolsky changed the rules. He ultimately chose to keep 19 contestants to continue in the project, as he wanted more time to avoid making a mistake in his selection.
: Reflecting the national sentiment following the invasion, Topolsky made a fundamental decision to conduct the show and his social media presence primarily in Ukrainian . Bachelor 12 (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb
: 26 women initially arrived to meet Topolsky. Notable participants included:
The premiere of The Bachelor Ukraine (Holostyak) Season 12, which aired on , introduced Alex Topolsky as the lead. Topolsky is a Ukrainian businessman who built a career in the United States and focused on finding a partner with shared values. Episode 1 Highlights
: A financial analyst from Myrnograd who built a career in Kyiv starting as a secretary. Oleksandra (29) : An IT company director from Kyiv. Maryna (25) : A cosmetologist from the Kharkiv region.