Rachel Lindsay gets early proposal during After The Final Rose special as four suitors surprise next Bachelorette

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Rachel Lindsay was introduced to four of her prospective suitors Monday on the live After The Final Rose special that aired after The Bachelor season finale.

The 31-year-old Texas attorney spent some time chatting to the host Chris Harrison before he sprung the surprise on her.

'I'm going to start the new season right here right now,' Chris told her.

Head start: Rachel Lindsay was introduced to four of her prospective suitors during Monday's After The Final Rose live special on ABC

'You're about to meet some of the guys that will be vying for your heart'.

'I brought the mansion to you!' he exclaimed, before bringing four bachelors out of a limo.

One man, Dean, made a comment about their interracial prospects.

'I just wanted to let you know that I'm ready to go black and I'm never gonna go back,' he told her, as she giggled nervously.

Let's go: Demario had tickets to Las Vegas and a ring ready as he suggested they elope

Ring and tickets: Rachel looked as Demario showed her tickets to Vegas and a wedding ring

'I love that…that was great,' Rachel told him.

Another chap, Demario, offered her flights to Las Vegas and a ring to elope and told her he was 'the one' for her.

He was followed by bumbling competitor Blake who told her she looked good and smelled good.

That was awkward: Blake stumbled through his introduction and said he was nervous

Interracial prospect: Dean told Rachel that he was ready 'to go black and I'm never gonna go back'

'I'm nervous,' he blundered.

'We should keep going!' Rachel told Chris.

Eric, from Baltimore, said he was looking forward to spending time with her.

Kept it simple: Eric kept it simple and said he was looking forward to getting to know Rachel

'I love what you just said,' she laughed as they embarked on an impromptu dance together.

'I'm loving it, I'm so excited for my season,' she grinned.

'Would you want to do this in front of a live studio audience every time?' Chris asked her.

Dance off: Rachel and Eric embarked on an impromptu dance together

'If I can meet men like that then yes,' she laughed.

Earlier in the show Rachel had wished Nick Viall the best with his new fiancee Vanessa Grimaldi.

'I've closed that chapter in my life, ready to start a new one…good for him,' she said.

The host: Chris Harrison surprised Rachel by introducing the four suitors

Rachel said she was 'scared' she wouldn't meet her future husband in the next season.

'Nick went with his gut, I plan to do the exact same thing,' she vowed.

At the start of the show Nick talked about the trauma of sending Raven Gates home.

Together again: Raven Gates joined Nick after finishing second on The Bachelor

'She was very gracious and I was very lucky to have her throughout that journey,' said the 36-year-old Wisconsin native.

On meeting Raven, he said he 'understood' how she felt and to let her down had torn him apart.

'Maybe a lot of people thought I was naive…I really thought I was going to get engaged that day,' said the 25-year-old boutique owner from Arkansas.

Gracious woman: Nick praised Raven for being gracious

'I want the world for you,' she told Nick generously.

Raven then announced that she'd be taking part in the Mexico-based show Bachelor In Paradise this summer.

Vanessa then emerged to sit with Nick.

'I wish I would have watched an entire season before I came on the show,' she admitted.

Cute couple: Vanessa joined her fiance Nick during the live special

Vanessa, a Montreal resident, has remained in Canada for the time being.

'It's been hard, we live in two different countries…there have been days that have been difficult,' she added.

'Long distance isn't easy,' she remarked.

Not easy: The couple was asked about their relationship and Vanessa was candid about it

The 29-year-old special ed teacher said she'd chosen not to watch the fantasy suite episodes, to avoid jealousy.

The pair said they were 'realistic' about their prospects.

'We have a long way to go…we're still getting to know each other,' said Nick.

Long way: Nick admitted that he and Vanessa have a long way to go before marriage

In terms of her relocation to the US, Nick said they had a few immigration hurdles to tackle.

'We're trying to go through the proper channels, it's not as easy as it used to be,' he said. 

The Bachelorette with Rachel begins May 22 on ABC. 

Nick can be seen on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars.

The 24th season of the ABC dancing competition show will premiere March 20. 

Live special: Chris talked to Vanessa and Nick about their future during the live special