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Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead, if you have not watched Clayton Echard’s finale of “The Bachelor,” which aired March 14 and 15 on ABC.After replacing Chris Harrison as host of “The Bachelor,” Jesse Palmer has inked a deal to return as host of the franchise’s female-led series, “The Bachelorette,” which will return with its 19th season this summer.“The Bachelorette” Season 19 will make history in a franchise first with two leading ladies: Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, both finalists from Clayton Echard’s season of “The Bachelor.”On Echard’s dramatic season finale, which aired on Tuesday night, Windey and Recchia faced a dual breakup, shocking viewers who sounded off on Twitter about Echard’s decisions. Over the last few episodes, Echard told both women he was in love with them, in addition to admitting to sleeping with both of them in the fantasy suites.

Sorry, Neil Lane! Not every Bachelor decided to get down on one knee during their respective finales of the ABC dating series.

She’s got his vote! Kaitlyn Bristowe wasn’t tapped to host Clayton Echard‘s journey to find love, but her fiancé, Jason Tartick, thinks she could have been an asset in season 26.

Colton Underwood is no longer a Bachelor.

Sharing their happiness. Plenty of Colton Underwood‘s friends and former colleagues offered their congratulations after he announced his engagement to Jordan C. Brown.

Oh, the drama! Dating shows provide unrelenting amounts of entertainment in their most basic form. Add in nudity, a ticking timeline and the opportunity to explore a connection with multiple people, and there’s enough content to keep audiences on their toes forever.

Going back before she moves forward for good. Rachel Lindsay gets candid about her time as the Bachelorette in her new book, Miss Me With That: Hot Takes, Helpful Tidbits, and a Few Hard Truths.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIn the early 2000s, Jesse Palmer played for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. In 2004, he moved from the football field to television as the star of “The Bachelor” Season 5.

Jesse Palmer is getting candid about his future on The Bachelor.

Nearly two decades after hanging out the roses himself, Jesse Palmer wanted to pave his own way as the host of The Bachelor after taking over for Chris Harrison.

According to Jesse Palmer, the bombshells dropped in the trailer for season 26 of The Bachelor are only the beginning for Clayton Echard.

Seeing double? Jesse Palmer made his debut as the host of The Bachelor on Monday, January 3, and Bachelor Nation couldn’t help but think of axed host Chris Harrison.

The Bachelor returned to ABC for its Season 26 premiere in a big way, topping the first Monday night of the New Year.

As always, Bachelor Nation went through a lot of ups and downs this year, but the franchise ended on a high note after a bumpy start to 2021.

Not adding up. Ben Higgins and Nick Viall are calling Colton Underwood’s claims about how Bachelor Nation reacted when the season 23 Bachelor came out as gay into question.

Every rose has its thorn. Wells Adams has the Bachelor in Paradise bar all to himself, but unfortunately, fans won’t catch him back at the Bachelor Mansion next season.

Colton Underwood was the former star of The Bachelor and has his own Netflix docu-series, Coming Out Colton, which was recently released.

Clearing the air. Rachel Lindsay took a step back from the Bachelor franchise after she was blamed for Chris Harrison’s exit, but she got real about her experience as the first Black lead, the fallout from her controversial interview with the former host and more in a new sit-down.

Chris Harrison can kiss his bachelor days goodbye! The former Bachelor Nation host, 50, just proposed to Lauren Zima, 33, after three years of dating, and, according to a source close to the couple, Lauren was absolutely taken with the romantic way her hubby-to-be proposed. “Chris’s proposal to Lauren was the most romantic thing she could’ve ever imagined,” a source EXCLUSIVELY shared with HollywoodLife. “It was every girl’s dream come true and she can’t believe how lucky she is.”

Bachelor host Chris Harrison, 50, has proposed to girlfriend Lauren Zima, 33, and announced the news on Instagram. The post includes a slideshow of photos from the proposal, which took place in picturesque Napa Valley, California.

“We tell each other this all the time, and we said it again in an unforgettably beautiful moment this weekend: I didn’t know love could be like this,” wrote Lauren Zima on Monday (Oct. 25) while sharing the news that she and Chris Harrison are engaged. Lauren, 33, said Chris, 50, was “the most incredible partner” and thanked him for “loving me, championing me, and asking me to marry you.” Lauren ended her message with a toast: “Here’s to the next amazing chapter and all the rest.”

A match made in TV host heaven! Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima first connected professionally while working on The Bachelor and Entertainment Tonight, respectively, but their relationship eventually blossomed into something more.

Bring on the bling! After three years of dating, Chris Harrison popped the question to Lauren Zima — and he brought out all the stops when it came to creating her beautiful bauble. 

Chris Harrison has handed out his final rose! The former Bachelor Nation host proposed to ET's Lauren Zima over the weekend in Napa Valley, California. «I love you @laurenzima The next chapter starts now!» Harrison captioned a photo of the proposal, featuring him down on one knee with a stunning backdrop. A post shared by Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison)Zima also posted two photos from the proposal, including one of the couple toasting their engagement that showed off her stunning sparkler. «We

Next stop: “I do!” Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima felt the love from Bachelor Nation as news of their engagement made headlines, despite his rocky exit from the franchise.

A bachelor no more! Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima are officially engaged after three years of dating.

Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima are engaged. The couple took to Instagram on Oct. 25 to share photos from the television host’s romantic proposal. In Chris’s post, WHICH YOU CAN SEE HERE, he’s down on one knee and presenting Lauren with her engagement ring. The two appeared to have had a meal at the top of a mountain, where Chris popped the question with a picturesque view in the background. “I love you,” he captioned the post. “The next chapter starts now.”

It’s Chris Harrison‘s turn!

No roses needed! Chris Harrison seemingly confirmed that he didn’t tune in to watch the season 18 premiere of The Bachelorette following his permanent exit from the ABC franchise.

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.

A shake-up no one saw coming! Chris Harrison hosted The Bachelor — and its limitless spinoffs — from the time the franchise made its debut on ABC in March 2002. However, things changed in June 2021 when he permanently exited his role, leaving the future of the gig up in the air.

Well this is a surprise!

The Bachelor has his wingman! Jesse Palmer has been confirmed as the host for The Bachelor season 26 after Chris Harrison’s exit earlier this year..

“The Bachelor” has found their replacement for Chris Harrison.

"The Bachelor" has named a replacement for ousted host Chris Harrison. Jesse Palmer, a former star of "The Bachelor," will take over hosting duties for season 26, set to air in 2022.

Jesse Palmer, who was the fifth Bachelor in 2004, is returning to the ABC reality franchise as host for the upcoming 26th season, set to air in early 2022. The assignment is expanding Palmer’s responsibilities at Disney. An ESPN analyst since 2007, Palmer has also signed an extension and will continue his studio role with the network during the 2021-2022 college football season, the Disney sports network announced today.