The Search Is On for DC’s “Sexiest Bachelor”

What will DC’s Sexiest Bachelor look like? Image via Shutterstock.

In a city where the résumé is an essential piece of self, only time will tell whether
this latest item could be a résumé-builder.
Inside Edition, the syndicated magazine broadcast, is in the process of searching for DC’s Sexiest
Bachelor. The deadline for applications was this past weekend, and though the show
won’t name names, we learned that the finalists include “a gentleman who works at
NASA, an NFL player, a professor at the University of the District of Columbia, a
lawyer, and a mentalist who has future political aspirations.”

The submissions came to the show in a variety of ways, according to
Inside Edition, including from several women who nominated the same man; family and friends made
other nominations. All the men had to be bachelors, and all had to submit photos of themselves
bare-chested. Lest anyone think it is solely a beauty contest, the show spokesperson
said, “Physical appearance was not the only factor we were looking for—our search
also considered the bachelor’s work, accomplishments, and personality.”

The next step is a photo shoot Wednesday afternoon at Vida Fitness at 1612 U Street,
Northwest. The photos will be broadcast on
Inside Edition, “where viewers will help pick the number one sexiest bachelor.”

Why DC and why now? “Each year we look for a city that is ‘hot,’” said the spokesperson. “DC is known for having some of the most attractive bachelors in the country, and it’s one of our favorite cities.” Why now? Easy enough—the spokesperson says Inside Edition is on at a new time: 3:30 PM on WUSA-Channel 9.

This post has been updated from a previous version.

Carol Ross Joynt