This morning, the new “Bachelor” was announced on Good Morning America. His name is Arie Luyendyk Jr. and he is a race car driver who was the runner-up on season eight of The Bachelorette.
Bachelor Nation, start your engines! We are proud to announce the next Bachelor will be….@ariejr! ??? pic.twitter.com/PTCKToIIrM
— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) September 7, 2017
People have… feelings about this. A lot of folks were rooting for Peter Kraus, the dude who came in second in the last season of The Bachelorette. “Bachelor” fans, not known for keeping their feelings on the drama to themselves, did not hold back:
Twitter after hearing Arie Luyendyk Jr. is the new Bachelor #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/kGPaEoBbmt
— Brett S. Vergara (@BrettSVergara) September 7, 2017
When you order something online vs. when it arrives in the mail #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/z2wKZvDu2v
— Dana Weiss (@Possessionista) September 7, 2017
My actual reaction to #TheBachelor announcement pic.twitter.com/dKruRYsCGk
— Alyssa (@alyssacf10) September 7, 2017
Me after seeing who #TheBachelor is pic.twitter.com/IFLYRgtXKl
— amanda marie (@uhhhhmanduhh) September 7, 2017
this lady representing the whole of Bachelor Nation right now #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/FVcKVia71h
— Bach Bants (@JordanOnDWTS) September 7, 2017
Could not be more underwhelmed. So many options and ?#TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/Bxf5OoteSu
— Samantha Elizabeth (@samxo) September 7, 2017
I like Arie as #thebachelor. He represents a purer time before gummies & laxative tea. (Also pls check out my new ointment line coming 2025)
— Evan Bass (@ebassclinics) September 7, 2017
How I predict the lucky women at the first rose ceremony. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/cCVfaHndBy
— Diana R. Wallach (@dianarwallach) September 7, 2017
ARIE IS THE BACHELOR?! #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/IBjMRQt4lX
— Sarah Wainschel (@Swainsch) September 7, 2017
When you wake up and see Peter isn't #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/7WUdUspeku
— Kelli with an i (@AlbrechtKelli) September 7, 2017
Eric was robbed #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/vF0KBVUbGh
— Brittany Kaszuba (@brittkaszuba) September 7, 2017
Me to @BachelorABC picking Arie for #thebachelor: pic.twitter.com/0g7mMhI6dK
— Nikki (@nikscene) September 7, 2017
Ari is the next #TheBachelor so if you're wondering how I'm doing, not well pic.twitter.com/sKimYUUUYt
— Kate Basler (@kaybe224) September 7, 2017
all offense who is this not-good-looking man that's going to be the new bachelor? what happened to peter? im literally so mad #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/8b5DypZbP7
— Saavon Smalls (@SaavonSmalls) September 7, 2017
Let's be real, I'll never stop watching #TheBachelor. If I was willing to suffer through Nick Viall round 4, I'm def not stopping at Arie.
— Bach Bracket (@bachbrack) September 7, 2017
Imagine having this guy as a viable option to be #TheBachelor and being like MMMM NAH FAM WE'RE GOOD LETS PICK SOMEONE ELSE. #CantRelate pic.twitter.com/tXJdM9f8Pw
— PETTYBACHELORETTE (@Petty_Bach) September 7, 2017
If you think we're all disappointed, imagine the people who signed up to be a contestant thinking it'd be Peter, Wells or Eric! #thebachelor
— Amanda (@gallagal266) September 7, 2017
"I'm so excited to watch Arie as #TheBachelor " …is what I would have said 5 years ago… pic.twitter.com/C5rV3xNJ9B
— The Bachelor Lady (@BachelorLady) September 7, 2017
Chanel vs Walmart #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/v8HCUAfTZS
— Sierra Furtado (@sierra_furtado) September 7, 2017