'The Bachelor' news: The new bachelor Ben Higgins is currently dating Tenley Molzahn
It was revealed that the news of Kaitlyn Bristowe's ex Ben Higgins as the next bachelor for "Bachelor 2015" will pose problems for the show.
Previous reports stated that ABC will have Ben Higgins as the next bachelor. However, it was reported that he currently has a girlfriend.
Speculations stated that Ben Higgins is currently dating fellow "Bachelor in Paradise" star Tenley Molzahn. According to news, the two met during the show before hitting off right away. Fans are left wondering if the two will continue their relationship or if they are currently on break.
With the news of Ben's newfound love, the question of his involvement in the show arose. If Ben and Tenley continue to date, fans can expect that the show will continue as a farce.
Ben Higgins was present in the recent season of "The Bachelorette." While he made it to the final three, he went out against Nick Viall and Shawn Booth. The bachelorette, Kaitlyn, caused several controversies during her season, especially with the addition of Viall in the middle of the season. It is expected that the upcoming season of The Bachelor will see more controversies, maybe even ones regarding Ben's current girlfriend.
E! Online confimed that Ben Higgins as the new Bachelor is already official. ABC reportedly picked Ben as he is a favorite among the viewers. However, they stated, "ABC does not comment on casting rumors; however, multiple insiders tell us that producers have decided on Kaitlyn Bristowe's third runner-up to star in the show's landmark 20th season this fall. We are told that Ben has yet to finalize his contract, however, he is 'pretty much a lock.' So barring any last minute changes, Ben will be your next rose-giver and basically this means that if you ever thought about auditioning for the show...now is the time!"