'Bachelor in Paradise': Connections, Tears and Engagements Abound in Dramatic Season Preview

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Spilling the tea! Zach Shallcross may not have found love with Rachel Recchia, but the newest Bachelor did give an update about her next potential romance. 

The supersized new season of “Bachelor in Paradise” is going to bring the drama. At the conclusion of Tuesday’s season 8 premiere of the series, fans got a look at what’s to come, and, boy, is there lots to come.

Bachelor in Paradise returns tonight!

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.

Jesse Palmer and Wells Adams are teasing big things ahead for ! Before filming for season 8 kicked off, ET spoke to the men in Mexico, and both of them promised a summer unlike any other.«It's a lot of content,» Jesse told ET, alluding to the extra episodes ABC ordered this time around. «It’s gonna be a lot of new people coming to the beach and I think that’s sort of where the magic happens… It’s gonna be really, really interesting.»I think there’s gonna be some new wrinkles creatively along the way that’s gonna make this a very unique season," the host teasingly added.

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.

One rose down, dozens to go. Just minutes after Zach Shallcross was named the newest Bachelor, one of his contestants received a First Impression Rose.

Zach Shallcross sent himself home during season 19 of The Bachelorette after Rachel Recchia questioned whether he was ready for engagement at age 25.

An epic moment of revenge — or crossing the line? Bachelor Nation has mixed feelings about how Rachel Recchia’s final moments with Tino Franco went down during the live Tuesday, September 20, finale.

Zach Shallcross came up empty-handed during this season’s edition of The Bachelorette, but he’s about to get another chance at finding his love connection: the 26-year-old tech exec from from Anaheim, CA. will headline 27th season of The Bachelor.

's big twist has been revealed. At the end of Tuesday night's season finale of , host Jesse Palmer introduced a brand-new promo for season 8 of that unveiled the much-discussed twist.In the preview, Jesse says that a «shocking twist divides the beach,» before telling the women of , «Ladies, go pack your bags, you’ll be leaving paradise immediately.»Newly arrived women, it's revealed, are coming in, while the ladies who were already on the beach are being forced to leave. «The girls are going to come back, and some relationships are going to make it and some are not,» one man says in the video.The departing ladies seem to realize as much, as they tearfully pack their things, before heading outside to yell, «F**k you, Jesse Palmer.»This twist has been rumored for weeks.

SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead, if you have not watched the Season 19 finale of “The Bachelorette,” which aired on Sept. 20... Did Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey find their happy ending?  Heading into the second half of the two-part Bachelorette finale, both women maintained one final suitor. Rachel with Tino Franco — her first impression rose recipient whose family disapproved of their relationship — and Gabby with Erich Schwer — who Gabby worried was not ready to propose. Adding to the on-screen drama, both men had been tainted by off-screen rumors in real life, which host Jesse Palmer alluded to at the top of the live segment. 

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent It’s official: Zach Shallcross will be the next star of “The Bachelor,” which heads into its 27th season in 2023. Shallcross — who Variety previously reported would be ABC’s next leading man — was a contestant from the current season of “The Bachelorette,” which wraps up its season tonight. “The Bachelor” announcement was made Tuesday night during the live finale by host Jesse Palmer. This season of “The Bachelorette” made history, starring two women for the first time: Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. Shallcross was a finalist, having dated “Bachelorette” star Recchia as one of the most promising suitors of the season. But after a heartbreaking and surprising breakup on the show, Shallcross’ journey became one of the most dramatic storylines towards the end of the season.

Start gathering the roses! The Bachelorette’s Zach Shallcross has officially been announced as season 27’s Bachelor.

The next Bachelor has been announced!

Zach Shallcross may not have found love with Gabby Windey or Rachel Recchia on “The Bachelorette”, but his journey toward romance will be continuing in the upcoming 27th season of “The Bachelor”.

Erich Schwer is speaking out amid a major controversy. On Tuesday's season finale of , the real estate analyst popped the question to Gabby Windey, but their engagement was overshadowed by recent claims from Erich's ex.Last week, a woman who claims to have dated Erich before he went on the show released what she alleges are texts from their time together.During the live portion of Tuesday's episode, Erich addressed the situation with host Jesse Palmer.«I met this girl about a month before it started and I had no idea I was going to come here.

Her final rose — for now. Moments after Jesse Palmer teased that Tino Franco is going to have to answer for his “indiscretions,” fans saw Rachel Recchia accept his proposal during the season 19 finale of The Bachelorette.