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douche lord Clayton’s calamitous turn at love last year. Shallcross made waves and broke promises during last week’s Fantasy Suite episode when he utterly backtracked on his sworn vow not to get intimate with anyone, sealing the deal with Gabi and then spilling the tea to her fellow contestants and the viewing audience at home. Lord of mercy.The season finale of “The Bachelor,” airs Monday, March 27 at 8 p.m.

Susie Evans is opening up about her past relationship. During an interview on podcast, the reality star recalled feeling like Rachel Recchia was more compatible with Clayton Echard than she was.During Clayton's season of , he confessed to sleeping with both Rachel and Gabby Windey, and told the women he was in love with both of them.

Zach Shallcross' final week at the Bachelor won't be without drama. At the conclusion of Monday's dramatic Fantasy Suites episode, fans got a peek at next week's season finale, which will see Zach pick between Kaity and Gabi.In the preview, though, neither woman is particularly pleased with Zach as they prepare to meet his family. Gabi is upset that he confessed they had sex during Fantasy Suites, while Kaity is likewise struggling about the other woman's liaison with the tech executive.«Do you regret the decision that you made with me?» Gabi asks Zach, who quickly replies «No!» Even so, he can't deny that he's confused by the situation.«I know this is not what you want to hear, but I'm so torn.

Zach Shallcross' time in the Fantasy Suite didn't go as planned. On Monday night's episode of , the tech executive traveled to Thailand with his final three women, with the intention that he would not have sex with any of them in the Fantasy Suite.«This is the only thing that feels right and comfortable for me. It can really muddy the situation,» Zach explained to host Jesse Palmer.

Zach Shallcross is questioning his decision to abstain from sex. In an exclusive look at Monday's upcoming episode of , the tech executive invites Ariel to join him in the Fantasy Suite, with one big condition.«I have something actually I do want to talk to you about. This week in particular, sex being off the table,» he tells her.

Zach Shallcross' final weeks as the Bachelor won't be smooth sailing. At the conclusion of Tuesday night's «Women Tell All» episode of fans were treated to a look at the drama ahead during next week's Fantasy Suites.Things start out on a positive note, with Zach telling the cameras he's «so in love,» as Kaity, Gabi and Ariel all profess their deep feelings for the tech executive. It's when Zach implements a no sex rule that things go downhill.«This week is viewed as sex week.

are speaking out amid allegations against one of their own. On Tuesday night's «Women Tell All» episode, Cat accused Anastasia of having a boyfriend while she was vying for Zach Shallcross' heart, something Anastasia denied.Speaking to ET after the shocking accusation, Aly wholeheartedly defended Anastasia.«She's my girl,» Aly said of Anastasia.

Jesse Palmer isn't sugarcoating  franchise's past. In an interview with ET, the host admitted that the show has «done a bad job in the past of addressing series topics and issues.»The acknowledgment comes after a series of racism controversies from the franchise, most recently when the show failed to discuss contestant Erich Schwer's Blackface scandal during the season finale of .When faced with a similar scandal this season — contestant Greer Blitzer defended someone wearing Blackface — Jesse told ET that «we weren't going to miss that opportunity» to discuss the situation during the «Women Tell All» episode.«We knew it was important to have this conversation with Greer and give her space and a place to speak on it, and Greer really wanted to do that as well,» Jesse explained.

Zach Shallcross' latest elimination was his hardest one yet. On Monday's episode of , the tech executive made the shocking decision to send Charity home after their hometown date, something he later explained in an interview with ET.«Our hometown date was so much fun. Her family is very welcoming, very sweet, very loving, and it was a hell of a day,» Zach told ET of his visit to Georgia.

The Bachelor franchise. Locky Gilbert and Irena Srbinovska said "I do" this past weekend and the wedding was beautiful. Watch Below: Locky Gilbert's shock Bachelor confession on SAS AustraliaThe couple, who met during Locky's season of The Bachelor Australia in 2020, made the surprise announcement on Instagram, sharing intimate photos of the sweet ceremony.  "When we reached the base of the waterfall I set up the camera to capture some photos of us but instead I hit the record button," the 2020 Bachelor told WHO exclusively."Irena was standing in front of the waterfall for what she thought was a photo when I got down on my knee and asked her to marry me.

Clayton Echard is setting the record straight on his relationship with Rachel Recchia. One month after the exes reunited in a flirty TikTok, Clayton revealed what led to the video and how he and Rachel are doing today.«We were there for a couple of days and just feeling the situation out,» Clayton explained on.

Zach Shallcross' way on . On Monday night's episode of the ABC series, Zach said goodbye to Greer after they lost two weeks together, first from his COVID diagnosis and then from hers. While Greer told Zach that she'd be «more than happy» to introduce him to her family during Hometowns, he admitted that, given the time lost, he didn't feel «100 percent confident» in doing so.

Chelsea Vaughn, who competed on the reality show in 2021, lifted the veil on finding love after being jilted by the leading man of the series, which is airing its Season 27 finale on March 27.“Dating in New York was already hard enough before I went on the show,” Vaughn, 30, told The Post.Now it’s even harder. “Being in the “Bachelor” world, you get all of the negatives of being famous and none of the good parts … we’re not actually famous, but I can’t go anywhere without people recognizing me, coming up to me, and taking my picture.”The runway model applied for the show in June 2020 because she was attracted to its leading man, Matt James, the first black “Bachelor,” who happened to live on the Lower East Side.She was eliminated on week six and returned home to Bushwick in November 2020 — but contractually wasn’t allowed to be on dating apps or publicly dating for four months, until the episode in which she was kicked off aired.“It kind of puts your personal life on hold because you have the months that you’re filming and then there’s months in between and then it airs and you have those months,” she explained.When she was allowed to resume courting, she was hesitant to get back on dating apps.After a stint on “Bachelor in Paradise,” the franchise’s summer dating series where castoffs gather on the beach, she joined the elite dating app Raya for a year.“It wasn’t the best for me.

Monday night's episode of , fans got a peek at the drama ahead, including the week where Zach Shallcross and his final three women will get the chance to spend a night totally alone.Before fans look ahead to Fantasy Suites, though, more of the journey is set to unfold. Next week, the group will head to Budapest, Hungary, where Zach will decide which four hometowns he'll visit.«I've got strong feelings for all of these women,» Zach admits to the cameras, before reuniting with Greer, who's been absent since testing positive due to COVID-19.While Gabi reveals that she's ready to introduce the tech executive to her family, Kat and Charity seem to be questioning things, with the former struggling with «uncertainty» and the latter telling Zach, «It's sometimes hard for me to trust that I'm making the right choices.» Something must not go right, as Zach is seen breaking down in dramatic fashion.After Hometowns, when the Fantasy Suites do roll around, Zach drops a bombshell on host Jesse Palmer.«This week is viewed as 'sex week,'» Zach says.

. After the e-commerce coordinator failed to land one of the week's solo dates, she was chock-full of anxiety and lacking in confidence, both of which ultimately led to her breakup with Zach Shallcross.«Anxiety is something that's pretty new to me. I, to be truthful, just started realizing that anxiety was what I was feeling coming onto the show,» Jess told ET.

Zach Shallcross just hit an unexpected snag on his journey for love. On Monday's episode of , the tech executive contracted COVID-19, forcing him to cancel two of his three dates, hold a virtual cocktail party and send two women home via a virtual rose ceremony.The week in London started off on a positive note, as Zach treated Gabi to a royal-themed date. The duo visited a perfumier, tried on hats and tiaras, played with corgis and drank tea.

Monday night's episode of, during which the 25-year-old rodeo racer opened up about her past abusive relationship, Brooklyn took to Instagram to share her reasons for getting candid with Zach Shallcross.Willie took to her Instagram story to thank fans for the «love and support» she's received since the episode aired. «I am so overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from everyone.

Zach Shallcross is facing his «nightmare» scenario. On Monday night's episode of , the tech executive was hit with accusations that one of his women was on the show to expand her social media following.It all played out during the week's group date, which saw Zach and several of his women have a Bahamas beach party.

Tyler's debut on , ET spoke with the reality star about why he was glad to not land the season 27 role, which ultimately went to Zach Shallcross.«He's got, what, 32 women there? So geez,» Tyler told ET. «Dealing with trying to make one relationship work [is difficult] and having 32 definitely would be a very, very hard job.»«That was my mindset, if ever given that opportunity, I was just like, 'How am I even supposed to do this?'» he admitted.

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.

Clayton Echard and Susie Evans have broken up. In a joint Instagram post on Friday, the pair announced they're going their separate ways, six months after they unveiled their relationship on the season finale of .«With incredibly heavy hearts, we wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways,» Clayton and Susie wrote.

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.

Zach Shallcross is the next Bachelor! During part 2 of finale on Tuesday, host Jesse Palmer announced that the 25-year-old tech executive from Anaheim Hills, California, will be taking on the leading role for season 27.Zach appeared on the current season of , during which time he vied for Rachel Recchia's heart.Things took a turn for the worse for the pair after an awkward Fantasy Suite date, in which Rachel questioned Zach's readiness for marriage because of his age, though he's only a few months younger than her. In a confessional, Zach called his off-camera conversation with Rachel «inauthentic.»At the rose ceremony, a troubled Zach pulled Rachel before she could begin, and confessed his concerns about not getting «the real Rachel» during their overnight. «I was trying to find that missing piece for me,» she explained during part 1 of the finale.

Married At First Sight UK got off to a dramatic start with this week, with plenty of awkward moments and clashes in between some of the more promising romantic moments. The E4 show sees experts pair up hopeless romantics with their 'ideal' matches – but it's not the first time one of the cast has had a little help from a TV show. Wedding dress designer April Banbury, who tied the knot with financial advisor George Roberts, has had stints on ITV’s The Cabins and Channel 5’s The Bachelor in her quest for true love.

Rachel Recchia, Gabby Windey and many of the men who vied for their hearts on , the choice for the next franchise lead seemed clear.«Nate. 100 percent Nate, Nate, Nate!» Gabby told ET at the taping of the «Men Tell All» special. She was of course referring to Nate Mitchell, the single dad and electrical engineer that she sent home in heartbreaking fashion earlier this season.«He knows how to treat women.

Abbie Chatfield has told fans the reason why she looked so upset in a recent paparazzi shot - and it’s not because of Konrad Bień-Stephen.The unflattering pictures show Abbie talking on the phone, wearing a bathrobe and sporting messy bed hair, apparently on her way to get coffee.WATCH BELOW: Abbie Chatfield discusses her sex life with Konrad Bien-StephenThe Masked Singer judge addressed the images on her radio show Hot Nights with Abbie Chatfield and said Konrad was the last person on her mind.She was upset because she had just been told she wasn’t nominated for an Australian Commercial Radio Award.“I was just crying about the lack of nominations, and I felt like I wasn't valued by my community of radio,” she told listeners.“I'm upset. I really thought I was going to be praised...

The rumours of Abbie Chatfield and Konrad Bień-Stephen’s split are still fresh and yet it seems Konrad has already found a new fling.According to reports Konrad has been linked to Bachelor in Paradise alum Megan Marx.WATCH BELOW: Megan Marx reveals backlash from public over bisexualitySo far Konrad and Megan haven’t commented on their connection and Abbie has been reluctant to add her opinion. Regardless, here's everything you need to know about the enigmatic Megan Marx.Meet MeganFan’s first met Megan on Richie Strahan’s season of The Bachelor.Despite being a fan favourite, Megan dramatically quit during episode seven after telling Richie that she couldn’t fall in love with him in an environment "with such competition and intensity".After her exit, Megan revealed she’d had a unique upbringing, even getting married at 18.She revealed she had a unique childhoodIn an interview with Kyle and Jackie O she shared details about her childhood growing up in a religious ‘cult’."We didn't watch TV, [there was] no alcohol and church every day," she said.They would even perform exorcisms."In exorcisms the preacher would put his hand on your head and speak in tongue to get the demons out.”At 18 she was married to her boyfriend of four years but they split in 2014.Megan was married at 18.Although Megan didn’t find love with Richie, her time on The Bachelor certainly wasn’t wasted after making a connection with fellow contestant Tiffany Scanlon.The pair dated for less than a year but the interest in their relationship was massive.

Jed McIntosh reportedly “seemed single” during a recent outing, suggesting he may have already split from his Bachelor winner.

alum Madison Prewett revealed a special detail about her relationship with fiancé Grant Troutt. During an interview with, the couple shared details from their proposal and that they have no plans on getting intimate before their wedding.  «That day literally changed our lives,» Prewett, 26, shared.

Ben Higgins is opening up about married life! ET spoke with the 33-year-old former Bachelor as he approaches nine months of wedded bliss with Jessica Clarke, and he revealed the major learning he and his wife have faced since exchanging vows.«It feels wild that it's nine months. It's been really fun. We're having a really good time,» he gushed.

Rachel Recchia is in for more devastation on next week's episode of. At the end of Monday's episode of the series, a preview for the next installment teased drama ahead in the wake of Logan's decision to switch from Rachel's journey to Gabby's.All starts out well as the group heads to Bruges, Belgium.

Peter Weber's season of .«So beautiful,» Sluss gushed. «CONGRATS you deserve it!!! So happy for you!»A post shared by Madison Prewett (@madiprew)Prewett and Troutt went public with their relationship in May after five months of dating. At the time, Prewett gushed that Troutt is «so full of passion and purpose and joy.»«You are my best friend. My favorite hello. My hardest goodbye.

first announced they would have two leads dating the same group of men, some fans were skeptical it would work out.It seems they were right to be concerned.On Monday night’s episode, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia were forced to change the format of their season after both girls were rejected by multiple men in favor of the other girl.Gabby, 31, was already doubtful of her role as Bachelorette early in the episode, wondering if she was “too broken for anyone to love” because of what she went through in her childhood. Then, three men approached her during their group dating at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles telling her they didn’t feel a connection with her — with one man telling her she’s “rough around the edges” and another saying he wouldn’t continue if she were the only Bachelorette.The two Bachelorettes decided the best way to move forward was to change the format: If a man accepted a rose during that night’s rose ceremony, they were committing to moving forward with just the woman that offered them the rose. Rachel, 26, was rejected by three men who preferred her co-star. “I just feel so bad. And so rejected,” Rachel said to Gabby halfway through the ceremony. “This is how I felt last night,” Gabby responded.“But it was, like, private.

The Bachelor’s Alex Nation has recalled a harrowing birth control experience that left her bleeding for seven months after having an IUD inserted.WATCH: Alex Nation recalls harrowing contraception storyNot only that, the device managed to break through her uterus and migrate to a totally different part of her body.Sharing her brutal experience on Instagram, Alex confessed the common contraceptive implant ended up “pressed against her bowel”. But how did it happen?The former reality star had the Mirena hormone-releasing IUD inserted in October 2021, just six weeks after she gave birth to her second son, Maxwell.Hoping for a long-term and effective form of birth control, the mum of two was instead confronted with an alarming shopping list of side effects that plagued her for months.Alex with her youngest son Maxwell.“I instantly felt like something was wrong,” she recalled in a video.“I had a lot of bleeding.

Wedding bells are ringing for Bachelor Nation's Emily Ferguson and her new husband, NHL star William Karlsson! The couple got hitched in Las Vegas over the weekend and celebrated their nuptials surrounded by friends and family. Taking to Instagram to share a stunning photo of their wedding ensembles, Emily wrote, «Officially Mr. & Mrs.

WATCH: Anna Heinrich is every mum on a plane with her toddlerThe Bachelor fan-favourite Tim took to Instagram on Tuesday night to share photos of himself and Elle, 18 months, in an X-ray room."One of the hardest parts of parenthood is seeing your child in pain," Tim said."Poor little thing hurt her wrist at some stage and although she's pretty tough the pain was getting too much so Daddy donned the lead skirt to protect his next potential child."READ NEXT: Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards’ concern over major parenting decisionHe added that they "got a little X-ray" for Elle "which seemed all good so hoping it's just a sprain."Tim was by his daughter's side during her hospital visit.The former Neighbours star praised little Elle for her resilience throughout the daunting situation.READ NEXT: How Tim and Anna's relationship has changed since The Bachelor"She's such a trooper, crying in pain at times with movement but then she's quick to put me at ease and tell me she's 'happy'… 'happy Daddy'," he penned."Hats off to those parents who have to deal with bigger things than a potential sprained wrist ❤️"Tim also shared photos of Elle with a bandage wrapped around her right wrist while watching TV back at home after their visit to the hospital.Elle was teary after the experience."