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Will the sweet, kind and genuine Jillian Harris who sought Jason Mesnick's love on The Bachelor be replaced by a man-eating, manipulative tease when she becomes Canada's first star of The Bachelorette this spring?

An insider tells OK! that Jillian is “getting her edge on” before filming starts later this month and that we may see a naughty side of her that's surprising.

“Everyone who saw Jillian got the idea that she is a goody-two-shoes,” the source says. “They will reveal that she’s capable of creating controversy."

"The producers would love it if The Bachelorette ends as dramatically as The Bachelor.” We're sure they would. And who are we kidding, so would we.

ROLE REVERSAL: Jillian Harris will be turning the tables as The Bachelorette.

Jillian Harris, a 29-year-old interior designer, was a fan favorite on The Bachelor, but a source says she may not be a fan favorite by the time she’s down to her final choice, since it’s all about ratings (maybe you noticed).

“You may see her lying to the guys, misleading them about what she’s really looking for," says the insider. We're certainly curious if this is true.

Relatives of the first Canadian Bachelorette, Jillian Harris, are proud of their girl and keeping their hopes up that she'll find reality TV love this summer.

"I hope she finds that best friend she is looking for, her soulmate," said aunt Mona Harris from the family's quaint home town of Peace River, Alberta.

"She's got a good personality; she's a good person and she's got a good job. I think she'll do just great," her uncle Mark Harris told the Edmonton Sun.

Jillian's rising stardom has become the talk of the town since she was named the star of the fifth installment of The Bachelorette last Tuesday night.

On The Bachelor, the fan favorite came in third behind Melissa Rycroft, who won but was son dumped, and Molly Malaney, who's now with Jason.

Jason Mesnick dumped her, but now the tables are turned and it will be Jillian Harris, 29, who will have her pick of 25 eligible suitors as The Bachelorette.

Given how The Bachelor turned out, Jillian's parents think it was a blessing in disguise that their daughter was eliminated before the final rose ceremony.

"Jillian realizes there is no guarantee, but sometimes magic happens," her mother Peggy said. "I'm not sure what Jillian considers her odds to be, but I guess no different than meeting someone at the gym. It'll be interesting."

While Jillian Harris is under orders not to speak to media about the show, she indicated in a press release that she is confident she will find love starring on The Bachelorette, which debuts Monday, May 18 on ABC.

Nearly lost in the shuffle after The Bachelor controversy surrounding Jason Mesnick, Melissa Rycroft and Molly Malaney was this awesome news: Jillian Harris - who finished in third place - will be the star of The Bachelorette!

"I am so excited," said Harris, 29, an interior designer from Canada, jokingly thanking Jason for giving her the chance to have 25 men compete for her.

"It's a very unorthodox way to find love, but we are living in a world where people are doing things differently," Jillian said. "It's a great opportunity."

"Seeing what Jason went through makes you realize there's no guarantees in life," Jillian Harris added. "I hope I make the right choice the first time."

Jillian also made one promise about the new season, referencing her hot scenes with Jason: "I don't need my dad to see any more hot tub scenes."

As The Bachelorette star, Jillian follows DeAnna Pappas, who of course rejected Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor finale after being left at the altar by Brad Womack on the previous Bachelor finale. This show rules.

The Bachelor and The Bachelorette host Chris Harrison said that Harris has "really captured America's heart and the groundswell of support for her to become the new Bachelorette was overwhelming."

Following three spectacular New Zealand dates on last night's episode of The Bachelor, Jason Mesnick had to narrow the field of three women to two.

In the end, Mesnick elected to eliminate Jillian Harris, a 29-year-old interior designer from Canada. Here's what she had to say to ET about it ...

ET: What was your favorite part of this experience?

Jillian Harris: Before I did the show, I was a little bit worried if I would find my Prince Charming. Being there and feeling those sparks again made me realize that I can have that feeling again. I loved the adventure of it. I loved not being in control for once. I loved traveling. The girls were awesome. Obviously, [Jason Mesnick] treated me like gold. I loved that I was brave enough to take a leap of faith. What do they say? You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.

ET: It has to be hard to get to the final three and not win Jason's heart. If asked, would you consider being the next The Bachelorette?

Jillian Harris: Part of me says, "Jill, stop while you are ahead. Now that you have done this and learned a lot about yourself, do it the old-fashioned way."

The old-fashioned way hasn't been working, so the other part of me says, "Jill, just go ahead and do it. You are an adventure seeker. Give it a shot and maybefind him that way." I think I have to sleep on it - and maybe have a glass of wine.

ET: You mentioned that you felt you were too slow in letting Jason know how you felt about him. Is that what you would do over? Do you think it would really make a difference, or do people make a true connection, so it wouldn't change things?

Jillian Harris: Good question. Watching the show now, I think, "Jill, you should have opened up more. Why weren't you more flirty like Melissa?" But a) I am not really like that to begin with, and b) it may have been the connection. Make a decision - whether it was the right or wrong one - and I for sure think I will stay in touch with him. Whoever he chooses, hopefully we will have barbecues and hang out.

Follow the link to continue reading Jillian's exit interview ...