'The Bachelor': Joey Graziadei Announced as Season 28 Lead

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Joey Graziadei is your new Bachelor! During Monday's season finale of, host Jesse Palmer announced that the 28-year-old tennis pro will serve in 's leading role for its upcoming 28th season.«It's definitely surreal.

It's sinking in very slowly, but I'm trying my best just to enjoy it, but this is crazy,» Joey said of being the one to hand out the roses. "… Crazy stuff, but excited.«Joey's happy news comes after he suffered a major heartbreak when Charity Lawson sent in home before she got engaged to Dotun Olubeko.

While Joey admitted that the devastation of that breakup was real, he assured fans he's ready to jump back into the dating pool in a big way.»I'm more ready than I was in that moment," he said of the heartbreaking split. «For me it was just you have to take some time to get some closure.

Watching Dotun's and Charity's connection was enough for me.»As for what he's looking for in a potential partner, a press release revealed that he wants someone who's outgoing, caring, and shares his love for adventure and exploring the outdoors.