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Let the fireworks begin! The Bachelor FINALLY announces fifth season start date... after Matthew 'Matty J' Johnson confirms he has found love

By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 17:47 EST, 15 July 2017 | Updated: 23:21 EST, 15 July 2017

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Matthew 'Matty J' Johnson confirmed over the weekend he was 'very, very happy' after finding love while filming The Bachelor Australia.

And now fans will be able to follow his journey, as a start date for the fifth season of Network Ten's flagship dating show has been announced.

The new series will begin in under two weeks' time, with the premiere episode airing from 7:30pm on Wednesday July 26th.

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Less than two weeks to go! Network Ten has announced a start date for the fifth season of The Bachelor, starring Sydney marketing manager Matthew 'Matty J' Johnson

The Bachelor, which is produced by Warner Bros. Television, will air twice-weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays, like previous seasons.

Network Ten made the announcement via the show's official Instagram account on Sunday, sharing a promotional photo of Matty J holding a red rose.

The latest series has the tagline, 'Let the fireworks begin'.

Let the fireworks begin! The Bachelor season five begins at 7:30pm on July 26th, and will air twice-weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays

As Ten confirmed the news, Matty posted an 'excited' throwback photo taken on the day he was offered the role of The Bachelor.

'This photo was taken just moments after I received a phone call, which confirmed I would be the next Bachelor,' he wrote in the caption.

'I have the same feeling now knowing my story will begin on Channel 10, Wednesday July 26... just a little excited!'

'Just a little excited!' As Ten confirmed the news, Matty posted an 'excited' throwback photo taken on the day he was offered the role of The Bachelor

Who's the lucky girl, Matty? The reality TV program began filming in Sydney back in February, with the final rose ceremony reportedly taking place in Thailand in May

The reality TV program began filming in Sydney back in February, with the final rose ceremony reportedly taking place in Thailand in May.

The identity of the winner is a closely-guarded industry secret, however there has been fan speculation jewellery designer Laura Byrne captured Matty's heart.

Matty, a 30-year-old marketing manager from Sydney, was left devastated after placing second on The Bachelorette last year.

Former WIN News journalist Georgia Love eventually chose mechanical plumber Lee Elliott as her winning beau.

A second chance at love! Matty, a 30-year-old marketing manager, was left heartbroken after placing second on The Bachelorette last year. Pictured: Matty and Georgia Love (left)