JoJo Fletcher may have lost out on the heart of "The Bachelor" star Ben Higgins to Lauren Bushnell, but the Dallas native will have a second shot at love on "The Bachelorette."
The first poster for the upcoming season was released, with Fletcher looking absolutely stunning in a red sequined dress as she smiles upwards at some falling rose petals. While Fletcher did not receive the final rose from Higgins, the promo image makes it very clear that she is not dwelling on the past.
"From Ben to 26 new men," the tag line on the poster says.
Is it May 23 yet?! Can't wait!! @JoelleFletcher #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/TFRZvMB9Vr
— Reality Rose (@RealityRose_) April 19, 2016
Fletcher's story line on the last season of "The Bachelor" blew up after Higgins told both Fletcher and eventual winner Bushnell that he was in love with both of them, something that had never happened on the show before. Even though losing to her competitor was tough, the 25-year-old said she has "moved on" from Higgins and is ready to finally find love.
"Right after my relationship ended with Ben, I had some time at home to think about everything," Fletcher said. "I feel like I got to a place where I moved on and I was happy, and then it came to me, and I felt like I was more ready than ever. The timing felt right and I was really excited."
While the real estate agent is the next woman to take over as the Bachelorette, she was not the producer's initial choice. Calia Quinn, who placed third on Higgins' season of "The Bachelor," was the first reported choice to hand out her own roses, but Fletcher's journey on the show seemed to have a stronger connection with fans. "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" host Chris Harrison made the announcement that Fletcher would be the one to try and find her soulmate on the ABC reality dating show on "After the Rose" as she sat next to Higgins.
"Congratulations," a shocked Higgins told her.
"I mean, guys, I'm so excited," Higgins continued. "She's very deserving."
"I want to find my husband," Fletcher said about why she chose to take on the role as the next star of "The Bachelorette." "I want to find the person who will complete me and who will love me as much as I love him. I'm more ready than ever!"
Fletcher's season of "The Bachelorette" premieres May 23 on ABC.
