Jesse Palmer, who was the fifth Bachelor in 2004, is returning to the ABC reality franchise as host for the upcoming 26th season, set to air in early 2022.
The assignment is expanding Palmer’s responsibilities at Disney. An ESPN analyst since 2007, Palmer has also signed an extension and will continue his studio role with the network during the 2021-2022 college football season, the Disney sports network announced today.Palmer succeeds Chris Harrison who left The Bachelor at the end of last season amid controversy.
Emmanuel Acho stepped in to host the After the Rose special. Harrison eventually exited the entire Bachelor franchise.“For more than 20 years, The Bachelor has brought the world dozens of unforgettable love stories, including at
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