Melissa Rycroft and Chris Harrison To Host ABC’s Bachelor Pad

Former Bachelor and Dancing With The Stars alum, Melissa Rycroft will be heading back to The Bachelor mansion once again.

And this time around, Melissa, who is happily married to Tye Strickland, is not vying for a rose. The 27-year-old Dallas native is returning to co-host Bachelor Pad,with Chris Harrison.

Bachelor Pad is an all new ABC show that will feature previous contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette seasons, as they live together in the mansion and compete in a series of challenges and dates for a chance at winning $250,000 — and a second chance at love.

“I’m excited.” Melissa tells PEOPLE. “It’s fun. It’s a brand new experience for me. I’ve never been on that side but I’m anxious. I’m excited and ready to start.”

Bachelor Pad is set to premiere Aug. 9 on ABC.

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