Are you lacking an epic amount of drama in your life? Have you been looking forward to meeting a new crop of single men who will bicker over the same beautiful lady for weeks on end? You're in luck, because The Bachelorette [1] is just about to begin a new cycle.
Bachelor Nation is already very familiar with the star, but in case you haven't been paying close attention to all the details, we've rounded up everything you need to know about the upcoming batch of episodes. Fingers crossed that our girl finds love [2] this time!
The Star
The new Bachelorette, Becca Kufrin [3], has one of the most interesting (and devastating) stories Bachelor Nation has ever seen. Arie Luyendyk Jr. proposed to her with all the bells and whistles of a traditional Bachelor finale . . . then he changed his mind in a horrendous, televised breakup [4]. ABC apologized by giving her another shot at love, and this time, she's the one handing out roses.
A brief primer on our leading lady: Becca is Minnesota-born publicist. You can follow her on Instagram [5] and Twitter [6] to get up-to-the-minute reactions to each episode!
The Host
Of course, Chris Harrison will be returning to help Becca through her journey to find true love. It wouldn't be The Bachelorette [7] without his voice telling us that we're about to see the most dramatic season yet [8], right?
The Guys
Becca actually got to meet five of her suitors during The Bachelor [9]'s After the Final Rose ceremony — Chase [10], Lincoln [11], Ryan [12], Blake [13], and Darius [14] — but now we have a full list of the guys [15]. There are the usual sales reps and personal trainers, but there's also a former Harlem Globetrotter, a "colognoisseur," a stuntman, and a social media . . . participant? Classic Bachelorette.
Speaking of Twitter and Instagram, you can follow all the contestants right here [16].
The Entrances
Every seasoned franchise fan knows that first impressions are everything! Based on the pictures from the season premiere, we're about to get some instantly iconic entrances. David the venture capitalist met Becca in a chicken costume, there's a full gospel choir on hand, and Blake, the sales rep [17] who brought Becca a horse during the After the Final Rose special, turns up riding an ox.
The Dirt
Producer/active Twitter user Mike Fleiss has already declared this the most romantic season of #TheBachelorette — EVER!!!" [18] He has also posted a few photos of Becca [19] during the filming, including some telling shots [20] from around the country and behind-the-scenes peeks of the men [21].
We also know from the season premiere photos that Becca kissed at least one guy on the first night: Leo, the Tarzan-haired stuntman. Get it, girl.
The Trailer
ABC has released two teasers [22] via Twitter, but neither of them give much away about the upcoming season. It does, however, appear that Becca is "ready to do the damn thing."
The Premiere Date
The new season kicks off on May 28 [23]!