Sometimes, Chris Harrison really does come through with an actual shocking moment.

So the ABC host himself joked last night upon stunning viewers with the announcement of this year's Bachelorette. Or The Bachelorettes, we should say.

Indeed, for the first time in series history, the premiere of Season 11 will feature 25 suitors choosing whether they wish to pursue Britt Nilsson... or Kaitlyn Bristowe.

BOTH have been named stars of The Bachelorette.

Harrison made this announcement during the After the Final Rose special, prompting Britt and Kaitylyn to walk on stage while holding hands and even joke about some girl-on-girl action.

"It will be fun," said Britt, while Kaitlyn referenced the hot tub and added: “It will be a lot of things. Fun might be one of them."

Kaitlyn Bristowe finished in third place on The Bachelor Season 19, while Britt Nilsson was sent packing after seven weeks.

What do you think of this major Bachelorette twist? Are you excited to watch The Bachelorette online via TV Fanatic when both Nilsson and Bristowe make their debuts in May?

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