ABC loves shirtless Andy Baldwin!

If you’re wondering why The Bachelor is up in the ratings from last season, check out these sneak peek pictures of next week’s episode and you’ll see why. Here’s the synopsis:

Seven other women strip down to bikinis and short-shorts to show Iron Man Andy their athletic side, as they passionately compete in a mini-triathlon, including swimming, biking and running events in Santa Monica. However not all of the ladies are ready to rumble. Susan and Erin exercise their diva muscle and refuse to get their hair wet. The winner scores a romantic stroll on the beach with Andy, as the losers can only look on with envy. Then one lucky bachelorette is singled out to spend a romantic evening aboard the Bachelor’s private yacht

9.8 million people tuned in to watch Navy lieutenant and Ironman triathlete Andy Baldwin give the the show its biggest premiere since 2004. This season also scored 19% better than fall’s The Bachelor: Rome adults 18-49 rating.

The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman airs Mondays @ 9:30PM ET/PT on ABC.