Former The Bachelor Contestant Surprises Ben Flajnik (VIDEO)

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(ABC)

The drama hits a high note on “The Bachelor” Monday night, with a former contestant from Brad Womack’s 2011 season crashing the party in hopes of winning Ben Flajnik’s heart.

You read that correctly.

Shawntel Newton, the funeral director whom Womack sent home after she mock-embalmed him during her hometown date, surprises Ben — and the ladies — by showing up at their San Francisco cocktail party out of the blue.

Newton tells the camera, “These girls are gonna hate me,” before waltzing into the hotel and interrupting Ben’s one-on-one time with Elyse.

It’s not clear what Newton’s history is with Ben, but we’re sure to find out tonight.

Check out the preview below!

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