Ashley Herbert narrowly escaped a tormented future with Brad Womack.  Whew!  Now she gets the honors of being the new Bachelorette for the upcoming season that debuts on May 23.

The Bachelor’s Brad and Emily Already Split. For Good.

After the finale on Monday night, Ashley went on Jimmy Kimmel and confessed,

“I feel like this season taught me so much about myself.  It primed me for a new relationship. I’m ready to meet 25 new guys. Bring ’em on!”

So, what does this flock of eager men have in store?

1. She is a dental student: After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Maine, Ashley went on to study at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, taking time off recently to compete on The Bachelor. Now in her fourth year, she is gearing up to graduate in May with a 3.96 GPA.

2. She is a self-proclaimed romantic: “I watch all the movies, think about ideal romantic dates and am very hopeful for extreme romance to enter my life,” Ashley’s admitted. For her, the ideal date would consist of a night staying in with her guy, a bottle of wine, mood-setting music and a fireplace.

3. She is a Maine native: Born and raised in Madawaska, Maine, Ashley grew up as the youngest of three siblings. During her teenage years, she competed in beauty pageants and was crowned Maine’s Junior Miss in 2002.

4. She loves to dance: After first studying dance in Canada, Ashley took her passion to college, where she minored in dance — studying everything from ballet to jazz to modern — and captained the University of Maine Dance Team.

5. She has tats: Ashley has ink on her inner right wrist, a tattoo that says, “Crazy Beautiful.”

I am looking forward to this round.  Ashley is lovable.  I think she’s going to do well.  Can’t wait!   (Crossing fingers!)