Bachelorette Ashley Hebert found love

Although we won't find out who she chose until August 1, The Bachelorette's Ashley Hebert is already swooning over her new man.

According to People, Hebert endured a lot of heartache on the show. She was roasted to her face, ridiculed behind her back, led on by the season's villain, and walked out on by two men. But now she claims it was all worth it.

"There were certainly moments where I thought I'd made a mistake agreeing to be the Bachelorette and thought it wasn't going to end well," Hebert, 26, said. "But you come out a stronger person and learn so many things about yourself. Ultimately, I know I did the right thing."

"I'm so happy, so in love. I found a great man," she says of her new relationship. "It's going strong – we've been hanging out and talking all the time. I hoped I would leave with this type of relationship."

According to AceShowbiz, Ashley is excited to reveal the identity of her new lover.

"I'm really ready for this to be over so we can go into the light of day and get on with normal everyday life," she stated.

She also spoke about the reunion show in which she had to face the men she sent packing.

"At first, it was overwhelming to walk out and see the guys again, but the Men Tell All is good closure." She added, "They leave so quickly once you say goodbye on the show. This gave me a chance to talk to them and explain my choices. I don't think anyone hates me. Many of them sound happy for me."