And executive producer Mike Fleiss says they've got a real hot one on their hands.

"He's the hunkiest, sexiest bachelor ever," Fleiss told the New York Daily News. "And not only is he good-looking, but he's just a sweet, sincere guy. We've had a million guys on the show and he's the first who has ever come to me and said that he really appreciates the opportunity and he wants to pay for a barbeque for the entire crew and staff himself when the show is over."

Fleiss said his casting team discovered Womack in one of his Texas bars on a night they were scouting for women to appear on the show. That's usually how it happens, though, since the show considers candidates who send in tapes to be less than desirable.

"We've never used one of them," said Fleiss. "Those guys usually tend to be cheeseballs. Like, check out my Ferrari! Look at my pecs! It's better to find a guy who's nominated by his boss or his family or his friends or some girls in the office."

Fleiss also says that not only is Womack the hottest bachelor yet, but the pool of women vying for his affection is the most beautiful group yet.

"Because Andy Baldwin, our previous bachelor, was so popular, the caliber of the women jumped up substantially," he said. "It's a pretty dazzling cast. All new girls — but one of them is the hottest girl in 'Bachelor' history."

Womack sounds like he's in for a treat — but if he's such a catch, why is he still single?