"Farmer Chris" Soules Is The New "Bachelor"

    "Have fun on the farm," said one former contestant vying for the spot. THE SHADE.

    Whitney Jefferson
    by Whitney Jefferson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Today Us Weekly confirms what all viewers were already expecting: Chris Soules is the new Bachelor.

    ABC
    Twitter: @C_Soules

    Yes, the man known on the The Bachelorette as "Farmer Chris" will be the new Bachelor.

    Twitter: @C_Soules

    Former Bachelorette finalist Arie — who apparently thought he was in the running for the gig — reacted to the news with some MAJOR SHADE:

    Arie Luyendyk Jr. @ariejr

    I'm not the Bachelor, have fun on the farm people ✌️

    Reply Retweet Favorite

    But don't worry, Arie: we're sure they will!

    Chris Soules @C_Soules

    Happy friday on the farm!

    Reply Retweet Favorite