The Next ‘Bachelor’ Isbr Finally Revealed Colton Underwood will be the nextbr leading Bachelor. The 26-year-old has been a contestant on both The Bachelorette and Bachelorbr in Paradise. The announcement came right after his exit from Paradise. The Underwood is most memorable for opening up about his virginity. He will be the first virgin Bachelor to lead the reality series. Despite just leaving the show, Colton says that he is ready to open up his heart again.