Jesse Palmer Seemingly Confirms Bachelor Clayton Echard as the Next Show Lead

The Bachelor‘s 2022 season premiere date has been officially unveiled, but we’re still waiting for the announcement that the leading man is current Bachelorette contestant Clayton Echard.

A bad first impression? Clayton Echard made his Bachelorette season 18 debut on Tuesday, October 19, and viewers had strong feelings about the future Bachelor‘s introduction.

Welcoming the new guy! After taking over hosting duties from Chris Harrison for the past two seasons of The Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams revealed that having Jesse Palmer host season 26 of The Bachelor couldn’t be more perfect.

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams are excited to see Jesse Palmer host the upcoming season of ! ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the ladies, who hosted last season and the upcoming season's  about the former star taking over hosting duties for the next male-led season of the franchise, and they couldn't be more excited to see him in the role.«I think it makes sense to have women around for, and men around for, just to be supportive,» Kaitlyn told ET.

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams are excited to see Jesse Palmer host the upcoming season of ! ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the ladies, who hosted last season and the upcoming season's  about the former star taking over hosting duties for the next male-led season of the franchise, and they couldn't be more excited to see him in the role.«I think it makes sense to have women around for, and men around for, just to be supportive,» Kaitlyn told ET.

Making do! Jesse Palmer recently confirmed that he married longtime girlfriend Emely Fardo in secret more than one year ago, but a low-key wedding was not the duo’s original plan.

The plot thickens! A new trailer for Michelle Young‘s upcoming season of The Bachelorette gave fans a first look at season 26 Bachelor Clayton Echard — and offered a few hints about how far he got in his first Bachelor Nation competition.

Michelle Young's journey for love is fast approaching! At the end of Tuesday's season finale of , fans got a peek at the teacher's upcoming season of The Bachelorette, and viewers are in for a wild ride.Among the standout moments in the lengthy sneak peek is the appearance of Clayton Echard, who's rumored to be the next Bachelor. Clayton seemingly confirmed reports of his casting while speaking to a crowd last month, but ABC has yet to comment on the speculation.

Jesse Palmer may be headed back to The Bachelor, but this time, it’s as a host, since the 43-year-old is now a married man! Jesse revealed to People magazine on October 4 that he and Emely Fardo are now husband and wife, and couldn’t be happier.

Even more qualified than Bachelor Nation knew! Jesse Palmer quietly married his longtime love, Emely Fardo, more than one year before he landed his gig as the host of The Bachelor.

Jesse Palmer is married!

LOS ANGELES -- Charlamagne tha God has made a living on radio calling out popular figures like Kanye West and Floyd Mayweather Jr., but now he’s taking his talents to a new late-night talk show to focus on political and social issues.The shoot-from-the-hip radio host — who once called himself the “Prince of Pissing People Off” — enters into a new television phase with “Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha God,” which airs Fridays on Comedy Central.

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From handing out roses to announcing the “final rose” of the night. Jesse Palmer is taking over Chris Harrison’s Bachelor gig — and Bachelor Nation can’t help but weigh in on the news.

Meet the not-so-new kid on the block! Jesse Palmer was announced as the host of The Bachelor season 26, and longtime viewers might remember the athlete.