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Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentJesse Palmer will step into Chris Harrison’s shoes to hand out roses on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” as Variety has learned that Palmer has been named the new host of the hit dating show.Palmer, a television broadcaster and former NFL quarterback, starred as “The Bachelor” himself in Season 5, which aired in 2004.Palmer has a longstanding relationship with The Walt Disney Company, as a sports commentator on ESPN, and former special contributor on “Good Morning

season 25 finale of the ABC show, three-year-old social media images surfaced that show Rachael at an Antebellum-themed party. She also "liked" other images that contained a Confederate flag and posts about QAnon conspiracy theories online. Matt and Rachael split after the finale was filmed, but before it aired, due to the situation.

Chris Harrison is reportedly soaking up his post-"Bachelor" time as he figures out what’s next for him in the world of show business.  The former "Bachelor" franchise host officially stepped down from his gig on the ABC dating show in June after being embroiled in a racism controversy that saw him defend Season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell after it came to light that she attended an Antebellum-themed party prior to appearing on the show.  According to a source that spoke with US Weekly,

David Spade spoke out against cancel culture, calling the current climate "tricky" and noting that gripes often come from "outsiders" in the comedy community.  It can be argued that Spade benefited a bit from cancel culture, recently wrapping up a guest-hosting stint on "Bachelor In Paradise" after regular host Chris Harrison departed the franchise amid a racism scandal.  Speaking to Variety about his time on the show, Spade noted that "Bachelor" producer Mike Fleiss gave him the freedom to say

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentFor those who have been watching “Bachelor in Paradise” this season, things look different down in Mexico.For the first time ever, the summer series is not being led by Chris Harrison.

David Spade isn't sure if he'd extend his time in Paradise.

Bachelor In Paradise returned to ABC for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and topped Monday night ratings. The series, which also saw David Spade take over for former host Chris Harrison, drew in a 0.8 rating in the 18-49 demo and 3.06 million viewers upon its two-hour opening, per fast affiliates.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the August 16 season premiere of “Bachelor in Paradise.”The beach is open!After a two-year hiatus, “Bachelor in Paradise” returned to screens for the first time since 2019.

The singles arrived on the beach in Mexico on Monday, where they were greeted by David Spade, one of this season's guest hosts who are leading things in place of longtime franchise host Chris Harrison.Connections were quick to form on the beach between Connor and Maurissa, Abigail and Noah, Tre and Tahzjuan, and more, while Grocery Store Joe wondered if he could go through this all again.A goddess, a late love connection and a last-minute arrival rounded out the intense premiere.Keep reading for

You may be wondering who is hosting Bachelor in Paradise this season.

's first season without Chris Harrison is just days away from airing.

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams are such a cute couple!

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead, if you have not watched the season finale of Katie Thurston’s season of “The Bachelorette,” which aired Monday, Aug. 9 on ABC.When “The Bachelorette” started this season, the drama was off-screen, surrounding the now-departed host Chris Harrison.

Third times the charm! Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes’ road to romance certainly had its bumps — but they found a happy ending after meeting on season 17 of The Bachelorette.

Can’t stay away. Chris Harrison shared his first Instagram post since confirming his departure from The Bachelor, celebrating his longtime love, Lauren Zima.

Chris Harrison is back on Instagram.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentBack in March, amid escalating controversy surrounding former host Chris Harrison, ABC Entertainment and Warner Horizon committed to hiring an executive producer of color for “The Bachelor.” Now, Variety has exclusively learned that the franchise has named its first-ever Black executive producer.Jodi Baskerville, a veteran producer who has been with “The Bachelor” franchise for nearly 10 years, has been elevated to EP, numerous individuals close to

Jennifer Aniston revealed she'd be willing to step in as guest host of "The Bachelor" following Chris Harrison's exit from the show.  The 52-year-old actress, known for her love of the romantic franchise, told InStyle in an interview published on Tuesday that the contestants really need a "psychologist or psychiatrist," but that she'd be willing to be someone they could "talk to." "God, I don’t know," Aniston responded when asked if she'd ever guest host the show.

She will accept the rose! Jennifer Aniston is ready to take her love for The Bachelor to the next level — and that could include testing out her hosting skills following Chris Harrison‘s departure.

It’s no secret that Jennifer Aniston is a fan of The Bachelor, and she weighed in on the possibility of her becoming the show’s newest host now that Chris Harrison has left his longtime position. “I think they need a psychologist or a psychiatrist, not just Chris Harrison or whoever the host is now,” Jen told InStyle.

Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will once again reunite as co-hosts for Michelle Young’s season of “The Bachelorette“.

Katie Thurston's season, will be back to host Michelle Young's season this fall. When they took over for Chris Harrison following his racism controversy, both Kaitlyn and Tayshia told ET's Nischelle Turner that they were excited to bring a new energy to season 17 of reality series.«It was nice for us to bring women empowerment to the show,» Kaitlyn said.

Coming back for more! Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will officially return to host season 18 of The Bachelorette after temporarily taking over following Chris Harrison‘s exit from the franchise.

It’s official – Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe are returning as hosts for the upcoming 18th season of The Bachlorette!

Get in all the vacationing you wish you could do with the new season of “Bachelor In Paradise”.

Chris Harrison has no regrets after exiting his hosting role on "The Bachelor" franchise. "I wish everybody the best," Harrison said when asked by paparazzo about how things have been going since his exit.

No hard feelings? Chris Harrison addressed a variety of topics in Bachelor Nation — including Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s relationship — for the first time since his exit as the franchise’s host.

Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon are expressing their support for everyone amid the franchise's recent shakeup.

Not the same! Chris Harrison returned to social media to respond to fans who say they miss him as the host of The Bachelorette.

Jason Tartick does not have time for trolls commenting on his fiancée Kaitlyn Bristowe’s appearance.

Michael Rapaport is speaking his mind about who should be the next host of The Bachelor.

Michael Rapaport believes he’s the only true replacement for Chris Harrison.

Wells Adams broke his silence on whether or not he’ll be the one ABC taps to replace Chris Harrison as the permanent host of the "Bachelor" franchise.  Currently, the 37-year-old will appear on "Bachelor in Paradise" as its Master of Cocktails and Ceremonies, expanding his role in a season that was forced to shake things up in the wake of Harrison’s dramatic, high-profile exit from the reality series earlier this year.

Wells Adams is unsure if he wants to change his franchise role. While speaking with ET's Rachel Smith, the 37-year-old Bachelor in Paradise Master of Cocktails & Ceremonies revealed why stepping in as host for Chris Harrison may not be the right gig for him.«Those are really large shoes to fill,» he said.

The Bachelor knows best! Peter Weber thinks the Bachelor franchise will regret the decision to let host Chris Harrison go.

Peter Weber thinks Chris Harrison should've remained the host of. ET's Denny Directo spoke to the 29-year-old former Bachelor, who lamented the fact that the longtime host is no longer with the franchise following his racism controversy.Harrison was part of the franchise for nearly two decades, but stepped away as host in February after he defended eventual  winner Rachael Kirkconnell's past racist actions.