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The fan campaign to have Maher handing out roses as the Bachelorette has been gaining steam all season.

Maher weighed in on the idea back on Oct. 29 in an interview with \"GMA.\"

\"I don't know if I could do it,\" she said at the time, before changing her tune. \"I will do that for America. I will date 30 men for America, if that's what you wanna see.\"

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As for what she is looking for in a partner, Maher said, \"Somebody who is very proud of me, who's kind, who understands my humor, who is ready to eat.\"

\"I haven't thought about it,\" she admitted, then adding, \"Hopefully a beard.\"

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There is currently no announced Bachelorette for what will be the show's 22nd season.

Grant Ellis' season of \"The Bachelor\" is set to premiere on ABC on Jan. 27.

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