According to People, former "Bachelor" star Nick Viall says he doesn't understand why Clayton Echard was named as the new leading man of the franchise. Viall has plenty of experience with the show, as he was the runner-up on two seasons of "The Bachelorette," and appeared on "Bachelor in Paradise" before heading his own season.

"I've been kind of critical of the selection," Viall told the magazine. "It's nothing against Clayton, he seemed like a nice enough fellow, but just looking at Michelle's top four, each of the top four has better storylines, more charisma. They have out-shined Clayton in every possible way."

Based on Clayton's portrayal during Michelle's season, Viall anticipated "a lot of platitudes and a lot of very high level 'nice.' It'll all sound nice, but none of it will sound real," he said to People, adding, "I hope Clayton proves us wrong and I'm very much rooting to watch this season and say to myself, which I have in the past, 'You know what, I didn't agree with this selection, but they got it right.' ...but as it stands right now, I don't get it." When he appeared on the "Chicks in the Office" podcast, the former Bachelor wondered why fans should "want to watch Clayton find love. ... What's his story? Why should we feel connected to him?"

It seems that Viall, like the rest of the fans, will be tuning in to see if Echard finds love when "The Bachelor" begins airing in January.