“Rachel and I had an amazing amount of chemistry from the very first night.

She got the first impression rose,” Viall told host Ellen DeGeneres.

“I’m very excited for her.

Ellen DeGeneres

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I think she’s going to be an amazingBachelorette.”

The talk show host then probed Viall on his decision to keep 24-year-old Corinne Olympios in the competition.

She speculated that because Lindsay secured theBachelorettegig, Olympios has a clear path to winning Viall’s heart.

They pick the interesting parts," Viall, 36, said.

Watch Viall’s interview with DeGeneres below.

Catch the full discussion on today’s episode ofEllen.Check yourlocal listingsfor showtimes.