Turn off the TV right after 'The Bachelor' season finale? You might have missed this.
For the first time ever, The Bachelorette's journey began on After the Final Rose.
Rachel Lindsay, the ABC franchise's first nonwhite leading contestant, got a surprise from host Chris Harrison on Monday.
"What you don't know is The Bachelorette starts right now," Harrison told the contestant after The Bachelor season finale. "Let the fun begin."
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Lindsay, who ended up in third place during Nick Viall's season, met four potential suitors for her upcoming season live on national television.
ABC transformed the stage with a screen projecting an image of the mansion.
Guy number one, Demarius, said "I'm the guy for you," and brought Lindsay a ring.
Guy number two, Blake, exchanged an awkward hug and kiss on the cheek with the leading lady.
Guy number three, Dean, said: "I've dated black and I'm never going back."
And guy number four, Eric, danced with her.
After meeting her first four potential matches, she told Harrison "I'm loving it I'm so excited for the season."
The Bachelorette season 13 debuts on ABC May 22.
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