Arie Luyendyk Jr. won't be a 'Bachelor' for much longer!
A source close to production for the long-running ABC series told ET that producers just couldn't say no to Underwood.
The Arkansas native told ET last week that she wasn't sure he was 'ready' to be the Bachelor.
The fantasy suites may not be seeing much action this year.
Former Bachelor Sean Lowe was known as the 'virgin' Bachelor of the franchise, but Colton Underwood is now taking the reins.
There's nothing quite like a virgin Bachelor -- really.
Fans of the series were tweeting #NotMyBachelor.
ET spoke to the 'BIP' star at the show's 'Tell All' special, where she talked about how she's been able to get over her ex.
It was revealed the former football player would be the next leading man on Tuesday.
The ABC franchise's next leading man was announced on Tuesday -- and Bachelor Nation has spoken!
For the first time, we have a virgin Bachelor!
The two split on Monday's episode, days after ET learned he was in the running to be our next 'Bachelor.'
The pair's breakup comes conveniently the night before our next 'Bachelor' will be announced.
We've never had a virgin Bachelor...
