Cassie Randolph didn’t secure Colton Underwood’s first impression rose on the Season 23 premiere of “The Bachelor” on Monday night (that honor went to fellow finalist Hannah Godwin), but that doesn’t mean the signs weren’t there that she walks away with the win in the end.

Following spoiler reports that Cassie, 23, is Colton’s ultimate winner this season, below are four big hints from the 2019 premiere episode that she will leave as Colton’s No. 1 love.

Opener

The premiere press screener kicks off with Cassie’s introduction, giving a strong clue at her winner-status. “I am so excited that Colton’s The Bachelor,” she says. “My greatest hope is that when I meet Colton we really click and hit it off and I leave with him.”

Butterflies

Cassie introduces herself to Colton outside The Bachelor mansion by presenting him a box of faux butterflies to represent her nerves about meeting him. After the two dump the butterflies on the floor to signify she no longer needs to feel nervous, he is seen tucking one into his jacket pocket for safekeeping as she walks away. “That was awesome,” he says of their first meeting.

Wife Comment

While greeting all of his contestants inside The Bachelor mansion, Colton says, “I am so excited. I am so ready for all of this… I’m very hopeful that standing in this room tonight is my wife.” Interestingly enough, at that very moment, viewers can see the camera focus on Cassie and fellow contestant Caelynn Miller-Keyes.

Colton’s Remark

Just after having his first alone time with Cassie, Colton makes a remark that is highly interested in some of the contestants. “I can definitely say that I’m very smitten by some of these women here tonight,” he tells the cameras. “They are super sexy and I already feel a spark right off the bat with a few of them.”

“The Bachelor” airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

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