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Down your mango daiquiris quick, pals. It's almost time to hide away our floral shirts and swimsuits, because we're soon leaving Paradise for a brand new Bachelor.

Channel 10 have announced the 2020 season ofThe Bachelor, starring Survivor's Locky Gilbert as Mr Bach himself, will begin on Wednesday, August 12.

That is SO SOON AND WE'RE EXCITED.

Locky meets Rosemary, a... penguin... Post continues below video.

Like the rest of the world,The Bachelorwas impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming was postponed, and virtual dates were a thing, so this year's show is going to look very different to usual. On the bright side, hopefully this means no bath tub date (spoiler: it does not).

With less than a week to go, this is everything we know about the upcoming season.

Who is Locky Gilbert?

Locky is a very adventurous 30-year-old who previously appeared on season two ofAustralian Survivor. Seriously, he'sveryadventurous: He is an adventure guide, experienced cave diver, base jumper, mountaineer and athlete.

Locky is based in Perth and is hoping to find a "best friend" on the reality show.

"I really want to find love. I’m pretty content with my life at the moment. I go on these crazy adventures, but I'd love someone to share the memories with.

"I've got best friends, but I want to find that one best friend that I can spend the rest of my life with. This is an amazing opportunity to hopefully find someone special at the end."

Interestingly, however, Locky was actually linked to fellowAustralian Survivor: All Starscontestant Brooke Jowett during filming late last year.

Locky and Brooke were nicknamed "king and queen" and "husband and wife" among the other contestants thanks to their close relationship.

Throughout the show, Locky even built a "double bed out of bamboo" to share with Brooke.

After Locky was confirmed as Bach, Brooke said via an Instagram post that she had been "blindsided" by Locky's new reality TV venture.

"Yes, I'm hurt, and a little blindsided (excuse the pun) but I wish the best for Locky, I always will. (Secretly I hope he stacks it and splits his pants on day one)," she wrote.

"I guess we had different things planned in our heads for what was to come over the next few months but you can't be mad at someone for doing what they feel is best for them, even if it does sting a little."

Prior to meeting Brooke onAll Stars, Locky was in a long-term relationship with his ex-girlfriend Jordan Cayless, who appeared on the most recent season ofLove Island Australia.

The contestants.

So far, we have met six women and a penguin vying for Locky's heart.

Rosemary, 23, QLD.

Rosemary turns up as a penguin and we have absolutely no idea why, but Locky seemed to like it. Judging from the latest promo, she uses her costume to grab Locky's attention and show him some kind of 'move'? Is it hidden talent? How well she moves underwater compared to an awkward waddle on land? Who knows.

Steph, 26, VIC.

Steph enters the mansion after telling Locky how much she loves burritos. Relatable.

Bella, 25, NSW.

Okay, Locky told Bella he "got lost in her eyes" the very first time they met, so this looks very promising.

Irena, 30, VIC.

Irena is a nurse who turns up to the mansion with a stethoscope: A clever way of checking Locky's pulseandgetting his shirt undone. Kudos, Irena, kudos.

Nicole, 26, NSW.

Dancer Nicole is shown jumping into Locky's arms in one of the show's promo videos... and we can't blame her.

She seems to make a good impression too. "Nicole has a