New 'Bachelor' Star Zach Shallcross, 26, Responds to Skeptics Saying He's Too Young for Marriage

From Teddi Wright to Rachel Recchia, Jill Chin is weighing in on how her Bachelor besties are coping amid their respective heartbreaks.

Spilling the tea! Zach Shallcross may not have found love with Rachel Recchia, but the newest Bachelor did give an update about her next potential romance. 

The supersized new season of “Bachelor in Paradise” is going to bring the drama. At the conclusion of Tuesday’s season 8 premiere of the series, fans got a look at what’s to come, and, boy, is there lots to come.

Season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise wasted no time bringing the drama — and the love connections — during the Tuesday, September 27, premiere.

Bachelor in Paradise's supersized season is going to bring the drama. At the conclusion of Tuesday's season 8 premiere of the series, fans got a look at what's to come, and, boy, is there to come.The preview starts out on a light-hearted note as Shanae blacks out from abs and juggles men, Aaron falls in love after witnessing a twerk, and Johnny jokes about the season's love triangles making up «geometry beach.»Love is in the air too, as Brandon tells Serene he's «falling for you hard,» Rodney and Lace couple up, Brittany and Jacob get close, Michael tells Sierra that she's bringing him «back to life,» and Logan confesses to Kate that he wants her «to be mine.»It can't be all good, though, as Aaron tells Genevieve he's being «chipped away at,» Shanae yells at Logan to «be a man,» Lace gets emotional over Rodney kissing someone else, and Aaron and Teddi have it out in a big way.As if that weren't enough, host Jesse Palmer tells the ladies, «Go pack your bags.

Zach Shallcross was thrilled with America's pick for his first-ever rose. ET's Denny Directo spoke with the newly minted Bachelor at the show's iconic mansion on Sunday, and Zach revealed that he was a fan of Brianna, the recipient of America's First Impression Rose.The first rose of its kind was handed out during the finale of  when Zach was named the next franchise lead and got to meet five women who could be his future wife on live TV.While ladies tried to impress by pointing out their similarities with Zach, making up a cute rhyme, displaying their confidence and even doing a shot, it was Brianna's selfie-taking that won America's heart.When asked if Brianna was the right choice for the first impression rose, Zach responded confidently, «absolutely!»Zach continued, «I thought coming up with a polaroid camera, taking a selfie on stage and putting it in my pocket, I was like 'wow that was very smooth.'»  «I have it forever and gotta bring it on night one,» he said. Though he couldn't recite all of the women's names when host Jesse Palmer asked him to, Zach assured ET that he's mastered the monikers now.

Another Bachelor Nation couple has called it quits.

Clapping back! After Rachel Recchia claimed Zach Shallcross was not ready for an engagement, the next Bachelor has rebuffed her claims.

Moving on to Zach Shallcross! ABC dropped photos of the 32 women picked for a potential shot at love with the season 27 Bachelor.

Kaitlyn Bristowe has some thoughts on 's season finale. The former franchise lead and one-time host took to Instagram on Thursday to weigh in on the latest season of the show, and revealed the one thing she thinks should've been included during the three-hour-long, live finale.«The show, Erich, and Gabby, had a real opportunity to use their voice and acknowledge Blackface,» Kaitlyn wrote, referring to an old, resurfaced photo of Erich in Blackface.Erich previously apologized for the photo on Instagram, writing in part, «I was naïve to the hurtful implications of my actions to the Black community and those closest to me, and will forever regret my offensive and damaging behavior.»For Kaitlyn, the Blackface controversy could have replaced several portions of the finale that she deemed unnecessary.«I don’t think we needed to read texts from his ex, or set up a fake mansion for Zach,» Kaitlyn wrote, referencing the lengthy discussion of Erich's controversial text messages, as well as the new Bachelor, Zach Shallcross, meeting several women from his season during the live finale.«I think we needed to continue to evolve and show up with that many people watching. Michelle, myself, and Becca were all under the impression this would be addressed,» Kaitlyn added of herself and her fellow former Bachelorettes, Michelle Young and Becca Kufrin, all of whom attended the finale.

Jesse Palmer and Wells Adams are teasing big things ahead for ! Before filming for season 8 kicked off, ET spoke to the men in Mexico, and both of them promised a summer unlike any other.«It's a lot of content,» Jesse told ET, alluding to the extra episodes ABC ordered this time around. «It’s gonna be a lot of new people coming to the beach and I think that’s sort of where the magic happens… It’s gonna be really, really interesting.»I think there’s gonna be some new wrinkles creatively along the way that’s gonna make this a very unique season," the host teasingly added.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent This week’s season finale of “The Bachelorette” saw a happy ending for leading lady, Gabby Windey, who received a proposal from her final suitor, Erich Schwer. But despite the couple’s engagement, their road to find love on reality TV was not without controversy — and not just the on-screen drama you expect from a dating show, but the real trouble that comes with being thrust into the public spotlight. Towards the end of the season, an old photo from Schwer’s high school yearbook surfaced online, showing the then-teenager wearing blackface as part of a high school Halloween costume in which he dressed up as Jimi Hendrix with dark makeup and an afro wig.

Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey are reacting to Zach Shallcross being named the next Bachelor. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the ladies the day after their season finale of aired, and they had only positive things to say about the next franchise lead.Zach vied for Rachel's heart during his run on the show, but the pair ended things after an awkward Fantasy Suite date. They later reunited live, in-studio, during which time Rachel called her ex «an incredible guy» and Zach said he wants «the best» for the pilot.«I'm really excited for him. I think Zach's a great guy,» Rachel tells ET. «It's a lot of pressure, but I think he'll step up to the plate.

One rose down, dozens to go. Just minutes after Zach Shallcross was named the newest Bachelor, one of his contestants received a First Impression Rose.

on the reality show’s 27th season. Shallcross, 26, was featured on the most recent season of “The Bachelorette.” Host Jesse Palmer announced that the tech exec from Anaheim, California, will be the next Bachelor during Tuesday’s live finale. “He’s been a front-runner for a while,” a production source told Page Six. “There’s no denying that the audience loves him.” During his time on Season 19 of “The Bachelorette,” things got rocky between Shallcross and leading lady Rachel Recchia, who feared the then-25-year-old was too young for long-term commitment.

ABC has named its newest star of “The Bachelor” franchise. Zach Shallcross, who didn’t find love with either Gabby Windey or Rachel Recchia, will take on the role for Season 27.Shallcross was primarily dating Recchia, though the two didn’t work out earlier in the season.

Zach Shallcross came up empty-handed during this season’s edition of The Bachelorette, but he’s about to get another chance at finding his love connection: the 26-year-old tech exec from from Anaheim, CA. will headline 27th season of The Bachelor.

's big twist has been revealed. At the end of Tuesday night's season finale of , host Jesse Palmer introduced a brand-new promo for season 8 of that unveiled the much-discussed twist.In the preview, Jesse says that a «shocking twist divides the beach,» before telling the women of , «Ladies, go pack your bags, you’ll be leaving paradise immediately.»Newly arrived women, it's revealed, are coming in, while the ladies who were already on the beach are being forced to leave. «The girls are going to come back, and some relationships are going to make it and some are not,» one man says in the video.The departing ladies seem to realize as much, as they tearfully pack their things, before heading outside to yell, «F**k you, Jesse Palmer.»This twist has been rumored for weeks.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent It’s official: Zach Shallcross will be the next star of “The Bachelor,” which heads into its 27th season in 2023. Shallcross — who Variety previously reported would be ABC’s next leading man — was a contestant from the current season of “The Bachelorette,” which wraps up its season tonight. “The Bachelor” announcement was made Tuesday night during the live finale by host Jesse Palmer. This season of “The Bachelorette” made history, starring two women for the first time: Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. Shallcross was a finalist, having dated “Bachelorette” star Recchia as one of the most promising suitors of the season. But after a heartbreaking and surprising breakup on the show, Shallcross’ journey became one of the most dramatic storylines towards the end of the season.

Start gathering the roses! The Bachelorette’s Zach Shallcross has officially been announced as season 27’s Bachelor.