Nick Viall announced as the next 'Bachelor'

Nick Viall

, who was the runner-up in two seasons of "

The Bachelorette

" and is currently appearing on "

Bachelor in Paradise

", is the new "Bachelor".

ABC has announced that the 35-year-old software sales executive will appear in the season 21 of "Bachelor", reported Ace Showbiz.

When asked what qualities he's looking for in a partner, he said, "I've always been attracted to women who are very confident and know their own self-worth - someone who makes me a better person and challenges me and isn't afraid to, you know, give it as much as I like to."

The new season of "The Bachelor" will premiere in early 2017 on ABC.

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