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Get Your Official First Look at Chris Soules on The Bachelor!

Exclusive! The former Bachelorette fan favorite's journey to find love begins Jan. 5, 2015 on ABC.

By Tierney Bricker Oct 28, 2014 2:00 PMTags
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More American than apple pie? New Bachelor Chris Soules!

After winning over the hearts of Bachelor Nation on Andi Dorfman's season of The Bachelorette, Chris is now the one handing out the roses as ABC hit franchise's next leading man.

While The Bachelor isn't set to return until January 2015, we've got your exclusive first look at the 32-year-old Midwest farmer is action as the Bach!

"Traditional. Classic. All-American." Hey, the poster doesn't lie! Oh, and the first promo pic reveals the official premiere date: Monday, Jan. 5. Feel free to start planing your viewing parties now!

While the competition to become the next Bachelor came down to Chris and Arie Luyendyk Jr., producers ultimately chose the fan favorite farmer, who comes from a town in Iowa with a population of just 427 people. Seriously!

"I mean, coming from a small town I never really expected to have this opportunity to be on either show let alone to be the lead on The Bachelor, so it's been awesome," Chris said after the announcement was made on Good Morning America. "I am going to do my best and think I'll do well. I'm looking forward to it."

So are we, Chris. So. Are. We.

The Bachelor returns January 5, 2015, on ABC.