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The Bachelorhas found its new host!
Jesse Palmer will take the reins as the 26th Bachelor embarks on his journey to find love, ABC announced on Tuesday.
The former NFL quarterback, 42, is returning to the franchise after becoming the fifth Bachelor in 2004. He ended his season in a relationship withJessica Bowlin, but the couple called it quits one month later. Palmer is nowengaged to model Emely Fardo, whom he began dating in 2017. He popped the question during a romantic trip to Paris in July 2019.
This isn’t his first time hosting for ABC, either. He previously hosted the network’s dating seriesThe Proposalin 2018, as well asThe Ultimate Surferthis summer.
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Palmer is taking over for the first season ofThe Bachelorsince longtime hostChris Harrisonstepped down in February.
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Two other former Bachelor Nation leads,Tayshia AdamsandKaitlyn Bristowe, have since begun co-hostingThe Bachelorette. After helpingKatie Thurstonfind love earlier this year, the women are set to return asMichelle Youngsteps into the lead role next month.
The Bachelor’s season 26 lead has yet to be announced. Over the weekend,The Bachelorposted 33 photos toFacebookof women who may appear on the show when it premieres in 2022.
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Showcasinga diverse group of womenfrom different ethnic backgrounds, the women ranged in age from their mid-20s to early 30s.
While fans will have to wait for the 26th iteration ofThe Bachelor, viewers will soon get to tune into the 18th season ofThe Bachelorette, which is set to premiere on Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
