--- title: "\"The Bachelor-15\": Vyacheslav Kravtsov and His Contestants — Key Details About Season 15" description: "Vyacheslav Kravtsov is the protagonist of Season 15 of \"The Bachelor.\" We examine which contestants remain after the rose ceremonies, how Diana Zotova returned to the project, and when new episodes air." date: 2026-11-13T17:00:17.020Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/bachelor-15-vyacheslav-kravtsov-season-overview-2026 tags: [holostyak, reality-show, vyacheslav-kravtsov, stb, romance] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "The Bachelor-15": Vyacheslav Kravtsov and His Contestants — Key Details About Season 15 ![A man in a black suit holding a red rose against the backdrop of The Bachelor reality show](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/13/holostyak-15-vyacheslav-kravtsov-glavnoe-o-sezone-2026/holostyak-15-vyacheslav-kravtsov-glavnoe-o-sezone-2026-1.webp) ## Key Points - The protagonist of the 15th season of "The Bachelor" is 39-year-old basketball player and Odesa entrepreneur Vyacheslav Kravtsov, standing 212 cm tall and a former NBA player. - The season premiered on October 16, 2026, on STB, with new episodes airing on Fridays; the fifth episode arrives on November 13, 2026. - Following the first rose ceremony, 15 contestants continued, while subsequent episodes saw some departures and the addition of Diana Zotova. - Grigoriy Reshetnik remains the host of the season; Anastasia Yuzvak, a finalist from the previous season, also attended the charity match. In 2026, the Ukrainian romantic reality show "The Bachelor" launched its 15th season, starring professional basketball player and entrepreneur Vyacheslav Kravtsov. The season premiered on October 16, 2026, on the STB TV channel, with new episodes airing weekly every Friday; the fifth episode is scheduled for November 13. The Styler editorial team (a project of RBC-Ukraine) is running an updated review of the project, tracking the contestants' statuses following each broadcast, the progress of rose ceremonies, and the arrival of new heroines. At the time of writing, the current data reflects the results of the fourth episode. ### Who is Vyacheslav Kravtsov? The protagonist of the 15th season is a 39-year-old athlete from Odesa who stands 212 centimeters tall. Kravtsov dedicated many years to professional basketball, including playing in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns, and he currently develops his own business in maritime logistics. According to Styler and UNIAN, he was previously married to model Elina Rudenko; the couple welcomed a daughter, Melissa, in 2021, after which the marriage ended, though the athlete remains actively involved in his child's life. On the show, Kravtsov states that he wants to build close relationships after years of moving and athletic contracts, naming sincerity, personal interests, and respect for personal space as key qualities in a partner. ### Season Progress and Rose Ceremonies Most of the contestants were introduced to the bachelor in the premiere episode, where no eliminations took place, allowing communication to continue the following week. The second episode, aired on October 23, featured the first rose ceremony, after which, according to Styler, 15 women continued their participation. In subsequent episodes, some contestants left the project while a new heroine joined the season. By the end of the third episode, 12 contestants remained. Notable moments from the early meetings included Tetyana Bevz and Liya Yangolenko organizing their own dates with the bachelor and arriving with flowers, Yelyzaveta Protsenko choosing a rose with immunity that required her to fulfill other women's wishes, Khrystyna Hornyak preparing a humorous "Sympathy Agreement," and Valeriya Polyanska surprising the hero with an unusual date. The first-impression rose was awarded to Yelyzaveta Koloshenko, known as Lisa Muse. ### The Return of Diana Zotova and Other Guests One of the key events of the season was the return of model Diana Zotova, who participated in the 14th season featuring Taras Tsymbalyuk. She initially appeared on the project as a guest at a charity basketball game, chatted with Kravtsov after the match, received a rose from him, and was invited to join the contestants; her appearance in the house came as a surprise to the other women. The same match was attended by Anastasia Yuzvak, a finalist from the season with Oleksandr "Teren" Budko, who stated she came primarily for Kravtsov and did not hide that she had researched him, though she did not become a contestant for the 15th season. Additionally, according to the project's promos, the ex-girlfriend of one of Kravtsov's national team colleagues arrived on the show, touted in the teaser as "the most staggering encounter for the Bachelor." ### Host and Background of the Project Grigoriy Reshetnik continues to host the 15th season, introducing the bachelor to the contestants, conducting ceremonies, and helping navigate situations arising on the project. Prior to Vyacheslav Kravtsov, the leading men of the Ukrainian "Bachelor" included Oleksandr "Teren" Budko (Season 13) and Taras Tsymbalyuk (Season 14); Styler previously published reviews on the post-show paths of previous seasons' protagonists. ### Where and When to Watch The 15th season premiered on October 16, 2026, on STB, with new episodes airing on Fridays and the fifth episode scheduled for November 13, 2026. On the Netflix streaming platform, episodes are available without television commercial breaks. The Styler review will be updated following new broadcasts, featuring contestant stories, interviews, and the heroines' reactions to leaving the show. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Холостяк 2026" с Вячеславом Кравцовым: что известно о 15 сезоне и его героинях](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/holostyak/holostyak-2026-v-yacheslavom-kravtsovim-shcho-1794585099.html) - Primary source: Kravtsov's biography (39 years old, 212 cm, Odesa, NBA, maritime logistics), premiere date October 16, 2026, release schedule, contestant statuses after episode 4, return of Diana Zotova, host Grigoriy Reshetnik. - [Анастасия Юзьвак пришла на новый "Холостяк" и заинтересовалась Кравцовым: как отреагировала ...](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/holostyak/anastasiya-yuzvak-priyshla-noviy-holostyak-1793988057.html) - Yuzvak came to the charity game for Kravtsov, researched him, and did not become a contestant for the 15th season. - ["Самая ошеломляющая встреча": на "Холостяк" к Кравцову пришла бывшая его коллеги](https://www.unian.net/lite/show/holostyak-2026-na-shou-k-vyacheslavu-kravcovu-prishla-byvshaya-ego-kollegi-foto-13523121.html) - Confirms age, background, marriage to Elina Rudenko, and daughter Melissa (2021); mentions a new contestant who is the ex-girlfriend of a national team colleague. - [Кто такая Валерия Полянская из «Холостяка-15»: биография, возраст, личная жизнь и Instagram](https://ura-inform.com/kultura-ru/2026/10/21/valeriya-polyanskaya-iz-holostyaka-15-biografiya-rabota-s-lesej-nikityuk-lichnaya-zhizn-i-instagram-uchastniczy/) - Confirms the premiere date of October 16, 2026, on STB and the role of Valeriya Polyanska (Lesia Nikityuk's manager) among the contestants. ## FAQ ### Who is the lead of Season 15 of "The Bachelor"? The lead is 39-year-old Odesa basketball player and entrepreneur Vyacheslav Kravtsov, 212 cm tall, who played in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns and develops a business in maritime logistics. ### When does the new episode of "The Bachelor-15" air? The season premiered on October 16, 2026, on STB, with episodes airing on Fridays; the fifth episode is set for November 13, 2026. Episodes are available on Netflix without commercial breaks. ### Who returned to the project in Season 15? Model Diana Zotova, who participated in Season 14 with Taras Tsymbalyuk, joined the season. She attended a charity basketball game, received a rose from Kravtsov, and agreed to become a contestant.