Franc Ashinze 
Sunday, September 26 marked the official return of Gulder Ultimate Search after a 7-year hiatus, with a selection party where 16 contestants were unveiled following auditions.
Two other contestants were given the opportunity of joining the reality TV show by means of fan polls and the results have now been released, taking the total number of contestants to 18.
The two contestants who made it are 32-years old Osasere ‘Osas’ Agbonile (Jnr) from Edo state and Odudu Ime Otu from Akwa Ibom. Both contestants emerged with 35.1% of the fans’ vote. Osas loves to swim and play football, whereas Odudu’s hobbies include playing basketball, swimming, and reading.
Meet all the 18 contestants of GUS Season 12: Age of Craftsmanship below:
Osasere ‘Osas’ Agbonile (Jnr)
Age: 32 Years
State Of Origin: Edo
Hobbies: Football and Swimming
Voted in with 35.1% votes
Odudu Ime Otu
Age: 22 Years
State Of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Hobbies : Basketball, Swimming and
Reading
Voted in with 31.5% votes
Damola Johnson
Damola is a 26-year-old film director, media executive, and writer from Lagos state. His hobbies include football and Swimming.
Mfon Mikel Esin
Mfon is a 27-year-old freelance writer and model from Akwa Ibom. He likes to swim, read, and travel.
Iniabasi Umoren
Singer and music producer, Iniabasi hails from Akwa Ibom. He is 26 years old and loves to swim and play video games.
Samson Onoja Abah
Samson, a 25-year-old student from Benue state. His hobbies include photography, swimming, and calisthenics.
Gerald Odeka
Gerald is a 35-year-old athlete. He is from Delta state and enjoys playing video games, singing, and travelling.
Samuel Ishmael
35-year-old IT expert, Samuel, hails from Ogun and loves to travel, play video games, and engage in adventure.
Tobechukwu Okoye
Technician/Student
Age: 26
State Of Origin: Anambra
Hobbies : Football & Dancing
Emmanuel Nnebe
Paralegal, Model and Actor
Age: 29
State Of Origin: Anambra
Hobbies : Swimming, Writing, Dancing
Jennifer Okorie
Student
Age: 22
State Of Origin: Abia
Hobbies : Singing, Dancing & Sports
Chidimma Okeibe
Project Assistant
Age: 29
State Of Origin: Imo
Hobbies : Swimming & Adventure
Omokhafe Bello
Realtor and Entrepreneur
Age: 34
State Of Origin: Edo
Hobbies : Travelling, Swimming, Cooking and Singing
Esitima Edem
Hostess
Age: 24
State Of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Hobbies : Cooking, Swimming, and Working Out
Godswill Oboh
Businessman
Age: 25
State Of Origin: Delta
Hobbies : Adventure and Swimming
Olayinka Omoya
Musician
Age: 26
State of Origin: Ekiti
Hobbies: Singing, Swimming, and Dancing
Damilola Odedina
Cinematographer and Video Editor
Age: 25
State of Origin: Ogun
Hobbies : Volunteering, Swimming, and playing football
Solomon Yankari
Fitness Instructor
Age: 26
State of Origin: Bauchi
Hobbies : Swimming, Hiking and Fitness
A female has never emerged the winner of GUS in all its past 11 seasons. Do you think that might change this season with the already confirmed 4 female contestants?
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