ABC announced IndyCar Driver Arie Luyendyk Jr. is the next Bachelor! As a huge racing fan I recognized the name as his father’s a legend and he was on The Bachelorette in 2012.
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
Some people are excited but most don’t think he’s as great choice…
NONE Of them has been Peter. It’s like you had one taste of steak and now refuse to eat hamburgers. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/IlhMU4UaxI
— Dana Weiss (@Possessionista) 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
Ok but really who is Arie Luyendyk Jr??? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/mzLTwSseMj
— Sarah Hollenbeck (@Hollenbeck546) September 7, 2017
Despite all this criticism, fans came out in defense of Arie!
He seems very genuine! Very different from the current climate on the show! I’m interested!
— Meghan (@meghanw6692) September 7, 2017
Only die hard #bachelor fans will remember Arie. #newbies will get on board when they see his personality and humor. #SoExcited😁
— laura (@lj523) September 7, 2017
With all the terrible hurricane warnings, at least there is a bright spot today! @ariejr is the new #Bachelor!! 😍 pic.twitter.com/4MAJ4IfsVn
— Kimberly Gordon (@kimberlyrocc) September 7, 2017
So what do you think? Did they make the right choice?
And now it all feels very real! #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/1iMhQ8jHyE
— Arie Luyendyk Jr. (@ariejr) September 7, 2017