(ABC/Lou Rocco) ARIE LUYENDYK JR.

The Bachelor has their new leading man. Deadline reports the new bachelor for the ABC TV show’s 22nd season will be Arie Luyendyk Jr.

The 35-year-old former auto racer was a runner-up on season eight of The Bachelorette. He’ll make his debut as the new Bachelor when season 22 premieres on ABC in January 2018.

Read more details about Luyendyk below:

Born in the Netherlands, the 35-year-old Luyendyk and his family immigrated to the United States when he was three years old. He is the son of Formula One racer Arie Luyendyk Sr., a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.”

What do you think? Do you watch The Bachelor? Are you excited for the new season?