Colton Underwood’s journey as the “Bachelor” begins now.

After getting his heart broken by “Bachelorette” Becca Kufrin last year, the former NFL player jumps into the driver’s seat as ABC’s newest leading man, with 30 single ladies vying for his affection.

“My first night as the Bachelor is surreal. There’s 30 women here and they are all absolutely gorgeous,” Colton, 26, says during Monday’s season premiere. “I’m bouncing from conversation to conversation trying to keep up with them. I’ve never been in a situation like this before.”

As the franchise’s first-ever “Bachelor” virgin, Colton explains that the magic moment will happen when it’s supposed to.

“I’m not waiting for a ring, I’m not waiting for marriage, I’m waiting to be in love, I’m waiting for it to feel right,” Colton shares.

And while some of the women are open to taking it slow — see Alex D., who dresses as a sloth — others are quick to press Colton about his virginity.

“For me, sex in a relationship is very important,” recruiter Erika says before chatting with Colton.

When asked about his virginity, Colton tells Erika it was a “conscious decision” growing up, but that life also got in the way.

“I really started diving deep into my professional football career and my personal life took a back seat,” he explains. “I’m waiting for the right person, waiting for the right moment.”

While Colton does make a connection with beauty queen Caelynn, who compliments his kissing skills, he also gets acquainted with Florida DJ Catherine.

“I’m confident I’m going to make the best impression on him,” Catherine states.

Though Catherine manages to get Colton alone several times throughout the evening, fellow contestant Onyeka confronts her about taking time away from the other women.

“I’m kind of catching wind from other girls, and just because you’ve stolen Colton three times already, it’s definitely rubbing people the wrong way,” Onyeka tells Catherine. “I think it’s important that you let other girls take time with him.”

While Catherine believes she hasn’t “disrespected anybody,” with the clock ticking, Colton makes his first major decision of the night, giving the first impression rose to content creator Hannah G.

“I put a lot of thought into the first impression rose,” Colton tells her. “Your energy lifts me up.”

As his first night as the Bachelor winds down, Colton completes his first rose ceremony, much to the dismay of the newly eliminated Tahzjuan.

“Are you kidding me, he definitely made a mistake,” she says. “It doesn’t make sense to me, I was taken out of this equation way too early.”

Colton, however, appears pleased with the outcome.