Prepare to swoon, ladies! Ben Higgins has officially been announced as the new bachelor. The charming, 6’4″ 26-year old will be gracing the televisions of fans all around in season 20 of “The Bachelor.” Higgins was part of Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of “The Bachelorette” and captured the hearts of many. He made it to the final three, but was ultimately eliminated the week before the finale.
Us Weekly exclusively announced earlier this month that Higgins would be the next bachelor, however, it was not officially confirmed until Aug. 24 during the special “After Paradise.”
According to ABC, Higgins grew up in the town of Warsaw, Indiana but currently resides in Denver, Colorado. Some of his interests include cooking, sports, hiking and more. He is also an ardent traveler and passionate adventurer.
Here are 14 reasons why Ben will be the quintessential bachelor:
1. He is a total gentleman
This wonderful girl deserves happiness. Much respect for you @kaitlynbristowe and glad you were our bachelorette. pic.twitter.com/N5yhtA8w5N
— Benjamin Higgins (@benhiggi) July 14, 2015
After all the drama that Kaitlyn Bristowe endured last season, including cyberbullying, Ben stood by her. He said multiple times, including the night of the Men Tell All, that he was glad that Kaitlyn was his bachelorette.
2. He is not afraid to speak his mind
He fired back at Corey, who was eliminated week five, at the Men Tell All. When Corey agreed with Ian that Kaitlyn was a horrible bachelorette, Ben retorted back, questioning him as to how many weeks he was there. Basically, speaking up to say that Corey had no place saying anything disrespectful.
3. He has a good sense of humor
Oh to the mornings you wake up feeling puffed up…then God says "slow your roll" and within 2 min you bang your shin and stub your toe…
— Benjamin Higgins (@benhiggi) July 9, 2015
Anyone answer me why seals do not watch shark week? It would potentially save a ton of lives. These are some of life's biggest questions.
— Benjamin Higgins (@benhiggi) July 6, 2015
@alyciatugwell Bows don't look good on me, I am more of a tigger suit type of guy…does that work? pic.twitter.com/q431Kl388Z
— Benjamin Higgins (@benhiggi) August 11, 2015
Unfortunately, he didn’t get to show off much of that humor during “The Bachelorette.”
4. He is a fan of NEEDTOBREATHE
New music suggestion I don't know if I have let anyone down so far but I promise @NEEDTOBREATHE is good jams for any occasion.
— Benjamin Higgins (@benhiggi) August 23, 2015
NEEDISAYMORE?
5. He is very open about his feelings and fears
During a one-on-one date with Kaitlyn last season, he expressed to her one of his biggest fears, explaining, “The idea that you could be not loved back or maybe possibly unlovable.” Being open to those types of conversations makes for a great bachelor.
Fans, of course, did not agree with his sentiment of being “unlovable”
When Ben H. says that he's unlovable #TheBachelorette #BenH #literallyallofmygoals pic.twitter.com/05xWyt69Gg
— Abbey Melick (@heythereimabbey) July 21, 2015
The craziest part of this entire season of the Bachelorette was Ben H. thinking he's unlovable @benhiggi
— Sami Lee (@saaammmster) July 28, 2015
Ben H just said his fear is that he's unlovable and I'm just like stop you're precious what are you even talking about. #TheBachelorette
— Kayla Patnode (@_KayPat) July 7, 2015
6. He can rock a suit
But he could also rock an outdoor date too.
7. He has no problem showing off his dance moves
He could two-step his way right into a woman’s heart.
He has even returned to Gruene Hall, where the original date was held
Came back to reminisce, very few places that I like more than #GrueneHall A photo posted by Ben Higgins (@higgins.ben) on
8. This Timehop
#tbt #timehop to church camp!! @benhiggi @mooooooooooooo http://t.co/4CC3zseaAW pic.twitter.com/kPsmABjxNr
— bayhamy (@HammelBailey) August 7, 2015
That is all.
9. He is super family oriented
Home is where one starts from. -T. S. Eliot. A photo posted by Ben Higgins (@higgins.ben) on
10. Friendship is also very important to him
https://twitter.com/ttolbert05/status/626147634659598336
So many bromances, so little time.
11. He shares beautiful photos from his many adventures
12. Speaking of which, he has gone on some extraordinary adventures
He has traveled to both Peru and Honduras and will be returning to Honduras in September through the Humanity & Hope United Foundation.
Looking forward to seeing you all down in Honduras in September! https://t.co/3ZRXWNQX0m
— Benjamin Higgins (@benhiggi) July 23, 2015
According to ABC, Ben has “worked at a zoo in Peru, traveled through the jungles of Bolivia, and even hiked the spiritual trails of famed Machu Picchu.” *swoon*
13. He already has fans
So this just happened… My mom met BEN H from the bachelorette!you rock, Ben and thank you for the vid! @benhiggi pic.twitter.com/KwyB5IwxEg
— poe:) (@poebear999) July 10, 2015
He retweeted it, along with the caption, “I promise I didn’t do this for a free meal but thank you very much for getting my dinner.”
14. And finally, he is just an all-around good guy
Off to New York! Thanks a ton #BachelorNation I am so excited to share this story with you all. Let's Gooo! pic.twitter.com/t6n8mxO7aV
— Benjamin Higgins (@benhiggi) August 25, 2015
Ben Higgins will charm fans once again when “The Bachelor” Season 20 premieres January 2016.
Are you happy that Ben is the next bachelor?
This article was written for Business 2 Community by Connor Brooke.
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