Former participant of the fifteenth season of “The Bachelor” show, Mariya Zakhvatova, publicly shared her opinion about the girls continuing to fight for the heart of Vyacheslav Kravtsov. In an interview with Styler (a project by RBC-Ukraine), she named her favorites and admitted which of the finalists she wishes victory to the most. Zakhvatova singled out Khrystyna Hornyak and Liya Yangolenko as the most likely candidates for the crown, yet she expressed special sympathy for Kateryna Petrenko — a former basketball player who left the project as early as the fourth episode.
Favorites According to Zakhvatova: Khrystyna and Liya
“I think it’s Khrystyna Hornyak and Liya Yangolenko. Liya just wants to get married,” Zakhvatova said, defining the circle of participants who, in her opinion, have real chances of reaching the finale. Both names are mentioned in the context of the finale as the strongest contenders: Khrystyna for her maturity and mindfulness, and Liya for her clear goal and readiness for family life. Zakhvatova did not rank them, but these two participants, by her assessment, best match the criteria that Vyacheslav Kravtsov is likely looking for in a future partner.
Whom Zakhvatova Wishes Victory To: The Sincerity of Kateryna Petrenko
Despite the fact that Kateryna Petrenko has already left the show, it is to her that Mariya Zakhvatova addressed her warmest words. “I would like Katya to win overall. Well, she matches his height. Exactly! And she is such a sincere, good girl who has endured a lot. And she definitely came for a relationship,” the former participant explained. Zakhvatova emphasized that Kateryna came to the project not for popularity, but in search of real relationships, which, in her opinion, makes her the most valuable candidate in terms of sincere intentions.
Khrystyna Hornyak: A Notary Who Believes in Mature Love
Khrystyna is 39 years old, lives in Kyiv, and has been working as a private notary for over 16 years. Her hobbies include dancing and traveling. In the past, Khrystyna was married to showman Volodymyr Ostapchuk, and this experience, in her own words, made her rethink personal boundaries and views on relationships. Despite what she has been through, she continues to believe in mature love based on sincerity, respect, and mutual support. In men, Khrystyna values strength of character, ambition, honesty, care, and generosity. She came to the project specifically for Vyacheslav Kravtsov, who is attracted to purposeful and disciplined men.
Liya Yangolenko: A Model from Odesa Who Values Actions
Liya is 26 years old, originally from Odesa, and works as a model. Her portfolio includes collaborations with famous international brands, representatives of the fashion industry, and shoots for foreign glossy magazines. At the same time, Liya notes that she is known primarily in professional circles. The girl's hobbies include DJing, drawing, studying French and psychology. While in childhood she dreamed of opening a pet store, now she strives most of all for family happiness. In relationships, Liya values reliability and actions more than beautiful words: she wants to see a man by her side who keeps promises, is not afraid of responsibility, and confirms the seriousness of his intentions with deeds.
Kateryna Petrenko: A Basketball Player Who Left in the Fourth Episode
Kateryna is 32 years old, lives in Kyiv, works as a PR manager, and previously played professional basketball. In her youth, she was a candidate for the Ukraine U18 and U20 national teams, but at 19, due to an injury, she was forced to end her sports career. Kateryna is actively involved in public activities: she supports the families of prisoners of war, contributes to the development of adaptive sports, and helps male and female veterans with employment. In her free time, she likes to sing and cook. She is divorced and raises a son. Among her main dreams is to return to her native Berdyansk, which is under occupation, and build a new home filled with love, closeness, and a sense of security. In men, she values maturity, responsibility, and words matching actions above all.
Recall that Kateryna left the project in the fourth episode. Vyacheslav Kravtsov invited her on an individual date — bike riding, after which they cooked dinner together, specifically seafood pasta, which Slava considers his favorite dish. However, after this date, Kravtsov concluded that the communication between them was more friendly than romantic, and parted ways with Kateryna. Thus, despite Zakhvatova's sympathy, Kateryna's chances of winning the finale are practically exhausted, and the fight for the crown of “The Bachelor-15” continues mainly between Khrystyna Hornyak and Liya Yangolenko.
