Clayton Echard Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

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.

. ET spoke to the show's43-year-old host, and he assured fans that, even though Clayton Echard's season is already off to a wild start, the ups and downs are far from over.«The theme of this season is going to be there are no rules on. Clayton will do whatever it takes,» Jesse said.

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

This season of The Bachelor picked up its first villain storyline in full force during Monday night’s episode, and leading man Clayton Echard is (part of) the focus of her wrath!

While Cassidy Timbrooks emerged as a villain on the Monday, January 10, episode of The Bachelor, Clayton Echard’s contestant was stirring the pot on social media before season 26 even premiered.

Season 26 Bachelor Clayton Echard will be the first to admit he made mistakes as the lead, but he doesn’t regret his decision to offer Salley Carson a rose during the Monday, January 3, premiere — even though she turned him down.

Laying his heart on the line! Bachelor Nation complained that Clayton Echard did not get enough screen time during season 18 of The Bachelorette, but he will finally be center stage as he searches for love on season 26 of The Bachelor. There is still plenty that fans do not know about the reality star, so Us Weekly asked him to share 25 fun facts about himself.

Season 26 Bachelor Clayton Echard told himself that he wouldn’t fall in love with more than one person on the ABC series … until he found himself captivated with three different women.

Buckle up, Bachelor Nation. Clayton Echard is “looking forward to watching” season 26 of The Bachelor — but knows he’s going to have to own up to his mistakes.

Clayton Echard is more than ready for  fans to watch his journey to love.The 28-year-old made his Bachelor Nation debut as a suitor on Michelle Young's season of . He sparked rumors of his casting as the next lead after published photos of a man that resembled him filming what appeared to be a promo shoot for the show outside of a house in his native Missouri.

Clayton Echard‘s journey for love is nearly here, and he’s not letting any critics keep him from enjoying the ride.

Clayton Echard's journey for love is nearly here, and he's not letting any critics keep him from enjoying the ride.During Tuesday's finale of Michelle Young's season of , during the special, Clayton joined host Kaitlyn Bristowe to tease his upcoming season. However, she decided that they needed to «address the elephant in the room.»«There's been a lot of mixed reactions to you being announced as the new Bachelor,» Kaitlyn said.

ABC has announced the 31 women set to compete on this upcoming season of The Bachelor, airing in early 2022!

Clayton Echard's season of  is just weeks away. The long-rumored next lead of the franchise's flagship series was confirmed last month, when an emotional first look at the 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep's season aired at the end of Michelle Young's hometown dates on , and now, his official cast has been revealed.Echard's contestants are mostly in their 20s.

As Michelle Young’s season of The Bachelorette winds down, Clayton Echard is ready to start handing out roses.

Clayton Echard's upcoming season of , and it's chock-full of drama.The preview begins with romance, kisses and endless optimism, as Clayton states, «I’m a Midwest boy from Missouri that just wants to find love.»«I can’t wait to get married and have kids. I believe more than anything that my future wife is here,» he says.

Clayton Echard found love on ! One day after Clayton was confirmed as the franchise's next leading man, the 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep appeared on , and teased what fans can expect from his journey.«I did find love,» he confirmed. «I was a little skeptical going into the whole journey, but I'm so pleasantly surprised that things worked out much different than I thought.

The new "Bachelor" for Season 26 has finally been confirmed after months of speculation and rumors.  On Tuesday, ABC announced that former NFL player Clayton Echard, 28,  will step into the role as the next incoming "Bachelor" looking to find love amid a new pool of roughly 30 women vying for his affection.The new season, which marks the franchise’s 20th year, will begin on Jan.

It’s official: Clayton Echard is the next Bachelor! The long-rumoured next lead of the franchise’s flagship series was finally confirmed on Tuesday, when the first look at his season aired at the end of Michelle Young‘s hometown dates on “The Bachelorette”.

Clayton Echard is the next Bachelor! The long-rumored next lead of the franchise's flagship series was finally confirmed on Tuesday, when the first look at his season aired at the end of Michelle Young's hometown dates on .In the preview, the 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep introduces himself by saying, «I'm just a Midwest guy from Missouri that just wants to find love. I believe more than anything that my future wife is here.»The season won't be without drama, though, as Clayton's women spar

Will you accept this turkey? Whether single or coupled up, the stars of Bachelor Nation did not skimp on the festivities for Thanksgiving 2021.

Michelle Young returned to her hometown amid her search for love. Tuesday night’s episode of “The Bachelorette” saw the teacher and her suitors head to Minneapolis, Minnesota, but the drama followed them there from Palm Springs, and ET is breaking it all down in the recap below.

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.

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.

More proof! As reports continue to swirl that Clayton Echard is the next Bachelor, new host Jesse Palmer wasn’t afraid to tease the news.

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.

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.

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.

Would you accept his rose?

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.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentThe next star of “The Bachelor” will be an unfamiliar face — but not for long.Sources tell Variety that ABC’s new leading man for Season 26 of the hit dating show is Clayton Echard, though the network and studio declined to comment for this story.If Echard’s name doesn’t ring a bell, it’s because Bachelor Nation hasn’t met him yet. Echard will be introduced to America as a suitor on the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” which premieres on Oct.

Internet sleuths think they figured out who the next Bachelor is and it’s all based on some photos that have been revealed of what seems to be a promo being filmed in the man’s hometown.