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Jillian Harris chose Ed Swiderski on the season finale of The Bachelorette this summer, shunning fan favorites Reid Rosenthal and Kiptyn Locke and sparking much debate over whether she made the right choice, given Ed’s alleged cheating.

They’ve weathered the storm, however, and will be making an appearance on the January 4 season premiere of The Bachelor to “advise” new star Jake Pavelka.

Jake, who was rejected by Jillian Harris last season, will get her take on who to boot among first batch of women. Jillian and Ed also have an “announcement.”

“Just as the women think it’s time for The Bachelor star to hand out the coveted first impression rose, Chris announces a twist,” an ABC press release teases.

“The ladies not only must impress Jake, but also last season’s happy couple: Jillian and Ed. The women cheer as the former Bachelorette and her fiancé join Jake to help him with his tough decision, hoping that he will find a love like theirs.”

Jake Pavelka will get a little help from his friends.

Could the announcement by Jillian and Ed possibly be that they’ve set a wedding date? Or that they’re helping kill time on what should by no means be a two-hour season premiere? Probably both! And who are we kidding, we can’t wait.

Will Jake Pavelka be a good Bachelor?