Next Bachelor Revealed?? Why Fans Think THIS Hunk Is The New Leading Man!

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.

Hidden meaning? Kelly Clarkson made fans do a double take during a recent episode of her “Kellyoke” segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show — changing the lyrics to seemingly reference her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.

Fans think Harry Styles changed a lyric to his song “Kiwi” when he saw one celeb in particular in the crowd at his New York City concert on Monday (October 4).

Little Mix have appeared to make a dig at their former bandmate Jesy Nelson in the lyrics of their new song. The band are gearing up to release their new song, called Cut You Off, and in one lyric the girls talk about how they need to "protect their energy" and would happily cut anyone off who weren't adding to their positivity.

Like mother like daughter! Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice took to her Instagram on Friday, Oct. 1 to show off a “fresh” look, crediting celebrity stylist, Lina Kidis, for the installation of her extensions plus an enviable “color, cut & style.” Although the mother-of-four meant to put her gorgeous new chestnut locks on display, fans couldn’t help but take notice of her youthful appearance, comparing the 49-year-old to her 20-year-old daughter, Gia Giudice.

Jesse Palmer has been announced as the new host of The Bachelor!

Although the upcoming season of "The Bachelor" has not picked its lead, the show unveiled the first look at the 30 women who will shoot their shot at love in Season 26. On Saturday, the official Facebook page for "The Bachelor" revealed photos showing viewers who the potential women might be competing in the next season.The collection of images includes the names and hometowns of a range of diverse ladies from ages 23 to 33 who have made the cut as potential contestants.

Owen Wilson has been tapped to host the season 47 premiere on Oct. 2, and will be joined by musical guest Kacey Musgraves.Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian West will lead the Oct.

Tayshia Adams is a fan of Clayton Echard. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the 31-year-old former Bachelorette at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, and Tayshia revealed why she thinks the rumored next Bachelor would be a great fit as the franchise lead.«If it were to be him, truthfully, he was very personable,» she said.

“The Bachelor” has a new star.

Clayton Echard has seemingly confirmed that he's the next Bachelor. On Thursday, the 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep was spotted seemingly filming for the upcoming season of  in his hometown of Eureka, Missouri.«I’m excited.

Hometown hero. While seemingly filming scenes for the upcoming season of The Bachelor, Clayton Echard addressed the crowds in Eureka, Missouri — and confirmed his status as the season 26 lead.

Michelle Young's season of has yet to air, but speculation that one of her exes is the next Bachelor is already swirling!On Wednesday, reports surfaced that Clayton Echard, a 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep from Eureka, Missouri, was cast as the next franchise lead after his yet-to-be-aired exit on Michelle's season of . ET has reached out to ABC and Warner Bros.

Ready to hand out the roses. Fresh off his turn vying for Michelle Young’s heart during The Bachelorette season 18, Us Weekly can confirm the new Bachelor will be Clayton Echard.

“The Bachelor” has a new star.