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Clayton Echard's journey hasn't always been easy. The current franchise lead appeared on the latest episode of Nick Viall's podcast, and revealed that he regretted signing on to the show when it started airing on TV.«I think the first three weeks of the show airing, I definitely thought that, because you just don’t know what to expect going into it,» he said of regretting his decision to become the Bachelor, immediately after appearing on Michelle Young's season of .«Having no frame of reference, not really watching prior shows. I went straight from Michelle's season to jumping into my own, so I didn't have that time in between to really reach out to [past] Bachelor, Bachelorettes, ask them these questions that now I'm asking,» Clayton explained.

Clayton Echard has finally said goodbye to Shanae. On Monday night's episode of , the medical sales rep sent the villain of his season home, but a new woman was waiting in the wings to take over the title, and ET is breaking it all down in the recap below.The episode picked up with Clayton's awkward two-on-one with Shanae and Genevieve.

 alum, Hannah Ann Sluss has a new man in her life.Just hours ahead of Super Bowl LVI Sunday, Sluss took to her Instagram Stories to give Los Angeles Rams running back, Jake Funk, a good luck kiss before his big game against the Cincinnati Bengals.«Good luck kiss,» she captioned the video of her locking lips with Funk. Sluss also posted some BTS moments from events she attended before the game, including some game day treats and the outfit she decided to wear as she cheers Funk on in his first-ever Super Bowl performance.Sluss not only competed on Peter Weber's season of , but she won and was engaged to the reality TV star. The pair split soon after, when he confessed that he was still conflicted about his feelings for his runner-up, Madison Prewett (who self-exited before the final rose). Sluss very memorably told Weber off both during their breakup and when the pair met up again, live in the studio, telling Weber that she should have seen trouble «when you reached out to Hannah Brown to find closure with her,» earlier in the season. Sluss went on to add that there were THREE WOMEN were involved in their engagement — her, Madison, and Hannah Brown. «If you want to be with a woman, you need to learn how to become a man,» she said, dissing her former fiancé.Weber briefly dated Prewett, who was his runner up, before deciding to quarantine with Flanagan in Chicago, Illinois, which caused romance rumors to circulate between the pair.Weber confirmed his relationship with Flanagan in May 2020, sharing a sweet photo of the two together.

Hannah Ann Sluss has mostly kept herself out of the spotlight since having her heart broken on season 24 of The Bachelor in 2020, but she’ll be front and center again during the 2022 Super Bowl on Feb. 13. Hannah Ann quietly started dating Jake Funk, who plays for the Los Angeles Rams, in 2021, and went public with their relationship ahead of the Super Bowl. Jake and the Rams will be taking on the Cincinnati Bengals in the big game, and Hannah Ann will proudly be there cheering him on. Learn more about the gorgeous brunette below:

Matt James.  alum was golfing at the WM Phoenix Open in Phoenix, Arizona, Wednesday when he accidentally slammed a camera man with a golf ball.James was at the tournament's 16th hole, which is surrounded by a stadium of fans, when he decided to show off his golf skills for the crowd. In the video shared by the PGA Tour's Instagram account, the crowd can be seen and heard reacting to the whack James' swing gave the cameraman. James tried to explain the mishap afterwards, telling a reporter, «I think I was aiming for the wrong hole.»«I took a divot on that first shot and I should've toned it down a little bit,» he continued. «My speed swing was a little bit too...I was a little worked up.

Clayton Echard is questioning one of his women. In a season preview for the remainder of , this year's lead is seen asking one woman if she's been playing him all along.The preview begins by teasing the drama that will unfold between Shanae and Genevieve during next week's two-on-one date.

. On Monday night's episode of the series, Clayton Echard's growing connections with Serene and Gabby are overshadowed by Shanae's villainous ways, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below. Serene and Clayton's carnival date was one for the ages, but the good times abruptly stopped when Shanae was put on the spot at the cocktail party and managed to lie her way into a rose.Gabby and Clayton furthered their relationship on a one-on-one, before the women roasted the Bachelor — and each other — on a group date.Then attention turned back to Shanae, as she and Genevieve headed out for a likely ill-fated two-on-one date at Niagara Falls.Keep reading for a full recap of episode 5 of .Serene and Clayton's date was all fun and games, as the pair rode roller coasters and played games at a boardwalk amusement park.

Clayton Echard is speaking out. After Monday night's episode of saw its leading man opt for villain Shanae over Elizabeth, the medical sales rep took to Twitter to apologize for his actions.«I'm sorry, Elizabeth, for what you're going through,» Clayton wrote.

Clayton Echard is siding with a villain. On Monday night's episode of , Clayton shocked his women by picking Shanae over Elizabeth, which led things to get physical on a group date, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Shanae and Elizabeth traded barbs in front of Clayton at the start of the episode, and Clayton made his choice clear at the rose ceremony.

As one of the late front runners on Clayton’s Bachelor season, fans want to know more about Serene from The Bachelor 2022 and whether she makes it to the end with Clayton.

The big day has finally arrived for Ashley Iaconetti, 33, and Jared Haibon, 33! Ashley gave birth to their baby boy Dawson has arrived. Dad gave his fans an update to let his and Ashley’s fans know that both mom and baby are happy and healthy. He sported a Brady sweatshirt and backward baseball cap as he thanked fans for their support and expressed that he and Ashley are looking forward to getting some rest in a video. If he thinks they’ll be relaxing with a newborn, Jared may have no idea what’s he in for but best of luck to the both of them!

Clayton Echard is opening up about a personal struggle. During the latest episode of the  podcast, the 28-year-old star gave more insight into his battle with body dysmorphia, after first revealing his struggle during a group date that aired on Jan. 24.Clayton's body insecurities began in middle school, when he was teased for his appearance.

, Shanae eavesdrops as Gabby, Sierra and Genevieve plot against her amid their quest for Clayton Echard's heart.As the three women lament about Shanae's character and complain that they don't want her on their group date, Shanae, from an adjoining room, presses her ear to the wall to better hear her competitors.«I am tired of Shanae. She's toxic,» Sierra says in a confessional.

. Monday night's episode saw Clayton Echard rescind a rose from one woman, but that was just the start of the drama, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Candid confessions made up the first group date, before Clayton and Sarah stripped down on their one-on-one.

. ET spoke to the show's43-year-old host, and he assured fans that, even though Clayton Echard's season is already off to a wild start, the ups and downs are far from over.«The theme of this season is going to be there are no rules on. Clayton will do whatever it takes,» Jesse said.

Clayton Echard is more than ready for  fans to watch his journey to love.The 28-year-old made his Bachelor Nation debut as a suitor on Michelle Young's season of . He sparked rumors of his casting as the next lead after published photos of a man that resembled him filming what appeared to be a promo shoot for the show outside of a house in his native Missouri.

Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke‘s November 13th wedding was a true fairytale! The couple looked happier than ever as they exchanged their vows in front of friends and family at the stunning The Estate in Cherokee Dock on the gorgeous fall day in Nashville, Tennessee. “I keep telling people that if anything went wrong, no one told me about it, I was living in naive bliss!” Jessica gushed in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife on IG Live, while discussing her MagicLinen partnership. “Ben truly is my best friend. Being able to just wake up every single day and be together and be a team and conquer daily tasks, it’s been so awesome. We’ve had the best time!”

Clayton Echard's upcoming season of , and it's chock-full of drama.The preview begins with romance, kisses and endless optimism, as Clayton states, «I’m a Midwest boy from Missouri that just wants to find love.»«I can’t wait to get married and have kids. I believe more than anything that my future wife is here,» he says.

Clayton Echard's already provided Bachelor Nation with one of the most dramatic moments yet.In a new clip previewing what's ahead, Echard sheepishly turns to host Jesse Palmer and says, «Question for you: Has anyone ever taken a rose back before?» The 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep is looking down halfway through the question before finally looking at Palmer in the eyes.A post shared by The Bachelor (@bachelorabc)Palmer appears stunned at what he's just been asked, if only for a brief moment. But no doubt it was enough of a cliffhanger to leave fans salivating for more.

Clayton Echard is speaking out about his journey on The Bachelor! The 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep gave fans of the reality show a little hint about his season when he revealed that he did find love, in a new interview on Good Morning America.

Michelle Young is a fan of her ex. Though the teacher broke up with Clayton Echard on the Nov.