<P> Casting began during season thirteen of The Bachelorette . Kufrin was named as the bachelorette during the After the Final Rose special of Season 22 of The Bachelor on March 6, 2018 . </P> <P> This season's cast includes Philadelphia Eagles tight end Clay Harbor and undrafted free agent Colton Underwood . </P> <P> Filming was reported in Richmond, Virginia during April 6--9 at Lombardy Street, Virginia State Capitol, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Veil Brewing Company, and Carpenter Theatre . </P> <P> The season began with 28 contestants . </P>

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