AsRefinery 29notes, he’s a newcomer to reality TV.
James is the first lead since season 13 not to be plucked from a previousBacheloretteseason.
“TheBachelorhost also acknowledged that there was a learning curve,tellingUs, “The show strips you down.
As for the first episode, ABC Entertainment executive Rob Mills toldVariety,“the women were so fantastic.
It couldn’t have gone better.”
The twodatedfor a few months when his buddy,Tyler Cameron, was withGigi Hadid.
Allegedly, after the second rose ceremony, five more contestants will beaddedto the lineup.
Martin may even be part of the surprise group.
According toPage Six,Cynthia Rowley’s daughter, Kit Keenan, is also competing for James' heart.
Reality Steveconfirmedthe first impression rose goes to 25-year-old Massachusetts native Abigail.
Evidently,the seasonis bursting with drama and it hasn’t even started yet.
