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Why Nikki Gogan has to be the next Bachelorette

The beloved Bachelor runner up has fans squealing at the prospect of her heading up the new season of 2017's Bachelorette.
Nikki Gogan

The stunning Perth girl is adored by the nation and there's already whispers that she'll be next year's Bachelorette.

Nikki Gogan is undoubtedly one of the most beloved contestants to come out of the hit Channel Ten reality show.

After she was, rather brutally, forsaken by Richie Strahan in Bali, viewers across Australia put their roses out in a bid to beckon Ten producers to make Miss Gogan the rightful queen of the next season.

And now, the Perth beauty is hinting that our wish is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Following in the footsteps of the first Bachelorette , Sam Frost, Nikki has jetted off on a fun Contiki trip to India on Tuesday.

The now-single Sam had done something very similar back in late 2014 when she headed to Vietnam with the company.

And as we all know, the following year she was on our screen finding love.

The 28-year-old had a brief stopover in Singapore before arriving in vibrant India.

The real-estate agent took to Instagram to share her delight, musing, “I’m soooo excited to travel India with @contiki!”

She went on to give fans an insight into her trip, posting a snap of herself in front of a stunning temple in Dehli.

“Delhi exploring today. The Sikh Temple and Jama Mosque were highlights for me.”

Nikki was a breath of fresh air on the dating show.

For months fans have been hoping that the third Bachelorette would be Nikki.

Sadly Ten aren’t giving any clues, saying, they are “looking forward” but weren’t giving any hint of preferential treating, with casting to begin early next year.

While season two’s Georgia Love found love with Lee Elliott, the ratings were incomparable to the inaugural series with jilted Sam Frost.

Nikki would undoubtedly be a fabulous option, having not only won the country’s heart while on The Bachelor, but gaining everyone’s respect with her gracious and humble defeat.

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Following the finale, Woman’s Day Online chatted to the incredible 28-year-old about her thoughts on putting herself out there again, to find love.

“Ummm, I don’t know? I’m sorry! I really don’t know,” she told us.

“Especially with everything that has happened. I’m just not at the point to really think about it just yet.”

No matter what you decide, all of Australia is gunning for you, Nikki!

In case you needed reminding why Nikki is the actual best, check out our exclusive chat with the 28-year-old right this way!

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