Elyse Myers

The Bachelor is back… and we can’t wait to see all the craziness that will go down in upcoming episodes! Up next week? Ben Flajnik takes his bachelorettes on the first group date of the season — where they all must perform a community play written by local kids. And just wait until you get a look at the colorful costumes the ladies have to wear onstage!

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Of the 25 women who came to Bachelor mansion in hopes of winning Ben Flajnik's heart on The Bachelor Season 16 premiere, only 18 were still left by the end of the night. Which ladies took home a rose that evening? Take a look and see!

Original airdate: Monday, January 2, 2012 at 8/7c on ABC

Ben Flajnik sits down to chat with his lovely contestants for the first time on The Bachelor Season 16 premiere. We all know how important first impressions are in Bachelor world, so good luck ladies!

The premiere episode is on January 2, 2012 and we can't wait!

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Check out the promo photos for Ben Flajnik's lovely contestants on The Bachelor Season 16. The premiere episode is on January 2, 2012 and we can't wait!

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