The Bachelor: Last News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo yet again. The host and his wife celebrated their love with a special second wedding in France!Palmer took to Instagram on Thursday and shared some sweet snapshots of their gorgeous wedding ceremony, which took place at the Château de la Gaude in Aix en Provence.«So…we did a thing…» Palmer wrote, alongside a slideshow post featuring a photo of the couple sharing a kiss in their full wedding attire, and a stunning shot of the sprawling grounds of Château de la Gaude.«After cancelling our wedding twice due to Covid and then eloping in Connecticut, Emely and I finally tied the knot (again) in front of our immediate families in Provence, France,» Palmer wrote.

Corinne Olympios has a new boo! A source tells ET that the  alum is dating Jerry Morris and is «really happy with him.»«Corinne Olympios is dating Jerry Morris and she's really happy with him and he treats her super well,» the source shared.According to Olympios' rep, though the relationship is still in the «beginning stages» the reality TV star is excited to see how their relationship «develops.»«Corinne has been dating Jerry and she’s really happy. It’s a new relationship, in the beginning stages, but she’s really excited.

Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of in 2018. She next starred on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise, where she and Colton Underwood, who previously DM'd each other, briefly dated.Booth went on to date Cory Cooper, but the pair announced they'd called it quits in 2019.

Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of in 2018. She next starred on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise, where she and Colton Underwood, who previously DM'd each other, briefly dated.Booth went on to date Cory Cooper, but the pair announced they'd called it quits in 2019.

Becca Tilley's relationship with singer Hayley Kiyoko has been known information for four years now among their close group of friends. Still, going public with the relationship has brought the 33-year-old alum a sense of relief.«We have had an open relationship with everyone around us, it just was not open on social media and publicly,» Tilley told ET's Deidre Behar at JoJo Fletcher's launch for her CupShe swimsuit line. «It's made me feel so light.

Matt James is grateful for his time on -- and he'll never say otherwise. In his debut book, , James revealed why he doesn't have any ill will toward the franchise, despite several controversies surrounding his season.«Whatever mixed feelings I may have about franchise after my season, whatever disagreements I may feel with the way I was portrayed or how conversations I remember clearly were ultimately characterized, you will never see me disparage the show publicly,» James writes.

Clayton Echard is sharing what he learned from his journey on reality TV. The 28-year-old alumtook to Instagram on Tuesday to share an emotional reflection with his followers.«Suse took this picture of me one day before ,» Echard began the lengthy post, referring to Susie Evans as the photographer.

Matt James is opening up about how he and Rachael Kirkconnell reconciled. On Wednesday,  published an excerpt of the former Bachelor's upcoming book, , in which he details how he and his girlfriend found their way back to each other after several controversies.In January 2021, before James' season of began airing, a TikTok user accused Kirkconnell of previously bullying her for dating Black men. Then, another user accused her of liking racist photos.

Cassie Randolph, the winner of season 23 of The Bachelor, has revealed how she found out her ex-boyfriend Colton Underwood was gay. On March 22, in an interview with Kaitlyn Bristowe, on Bristowe’s Off The Vine podcast, Randolph disclosed that Underwood did not give her any advanced notice.Randolph revealed that she “found out the same way that everyone else did.” Making Underwood’s coming out about her, Randolph continued, “It was horrible. It was just, like, a shocking kind of feeling.”Underwood starred in the 23rd season of The Bachelor in 2019. He went on to have a relationship with Cassie Randolph before breaking up.

Susie Evans is not ready to be Mrs. Echard. After Tuesday night's dramatic season finale of , the wedding videographer appeared on podcast to reveal what would make her say no to a proposal from Clayton Echard, whom she reconnected with post-show after initially turning down his ask for a relationship.«We have a lot to learn about each other, and we have a lot to learn about ourselves still. I think we both are still growing and learning from this,» Susie said.

Clayton Echard is delighted by the announcement that both Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia will be the next Bachelorette. The co-Bachelorettes were revealed on Tuesday's season finale of , which saw Clayton have uncomfortable post-split conversations with each of the soon-to-be leading ladies.«I wish the best for them. I was extremely happy when they announced they were dual Bachelorettes,» Clayton told ET's Denny Directo.