What We Can Expect From The Newest ‘Bachelor,’ Ben Higgins

Season 19 of “The Bachelor” drew a 3.0 Nielsen rating among adults 18-49 in live viewing plus seven days of playback.

“I think when that opportunity, if it happens, presents itself, it’s something you have to go at”.

Prior to the announcement, producers mulled over the idea of having both Ben H. and Ben Zorn, another suitor from Bristowe’s season, vie as The Bachelor.

During Monday’s After Paradise, ABC finally made it official almost one month following the finale of The Bachelorette: Ben Higgins will be the franchise’s next Bachelor. Nonetheless going robust! Kaitlyn Bristowe, 30, & her fiance Shawn Sales space have been seen strolling hand-in-hand on Saturday after a romantic luncheon in Vancouver, CanadaThe brunette beauty rocked a hot pink lip stain & toted around a black leather-based bag for the outside stroll with her hubby.

As we saw during his time on “The Bachelorette“, Ben is direct and honest.

Kaitlyn Bristowe passed on Ben H.in favor of a final two consisting of eventual victor Shawn Booth and Nick Viall, but we’re glad Ben only came in third, because now we get to watch him for a whole ‘nother year. And he truly believes he will find his soul mate on The Bachelor.

Amy Schumer called in to talk to Ben and said, “Don’t do it!” He’s still the same, big-hearted man looking for someone to share his life with.

PHOTOS: Celebs who love The Bachelor! Ultimately, Clare was eliminated during episode 4A when she failed to make a romantic connection with any other men in the house.

“I’m excited”, Higgins told host Chris Harrison on “After Paradise”.

The software salesman from Colorado, who I dubbed Buble Ben and named as my post-introduction favorite, is certainly likable enough, but there are questions as to whether he can fill the spotlight that comes with being the center of attention.