Jesse Palmer
Host
Host Biography
Jesse Palmer, who served as the fifth Bachelor in 2004, will take the reins as host for the upcoming season of "The Bachelor," set to air in early 2022. Palmer will step in to guide the latest Bachelor as he embarks on his journey to find love.
"For more than 20 years, 'The Bachelor' has brought the world dozens of unforgettable love stories, including at one time, my own," said Jesse Palmer. "Falling in love is one of life's greatest gifts, and I am humbled by the opportunity to return to the show as host this season to offer the newest Bachelor advice gained from firsthand experience and I am grateful to play a small part in his journey."
In 2004, Jesse Palmer was the franchise's own Bachelor, serving as leading man for its fifth season. Also within "The Bachelor" franchise family, he hosted ABC's "The Proposal" from Warner Horizon and Next Entertainment. Previously, Palmer was a special contributor for ABC's "Good Morning America" as well as a contributor across all ABC News platforms, primarily focusing on major stories as well as news of the day and signature live events. Adding to his storied history with The Walt Disney Company, Palmer has hosted several iterations of ABC's Disney Parks' holiday specials, has a leading role in ABC's presentation of the NFL Draft, and has been a part of the ESPN family since joining in 2007 after five seasons in the NFL. He also served as host of the Emmy® Award-winning "DailyMail TV" and most recently hosted ABC's "The Ultimate Surfer."
Meet the Cast
Meet the Cast
Clayton Echard
The Bachelor
Cassidy
26
Executive Assistant
Los Angeles, California
Executive Assistant
Los Angeles, California
Claire
28
Spray Tanner
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Spray Tanner
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Daria
24
Law Student
Baldwin, New York
Law Student
Baldwin, New York
Eliza
25
Marketing Manager
Berlin, Germany
Marketing Manager
Berlin, Germany
Elizabeth
32
Real Estate Advisor
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Real Estate Advisor
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Ency
26
Sales Manager
Burbank, California
Sales Manager
Burbank, California
Gabby
30
ICU Nurse
Denver, Colorado
ICU Nurse
Denver, Colorado
Genevieve
26
Bartender
Los Angeles, California
Bartender
Los Angeles, California
Hailey
26
Pediatric Nurse
Orlando, Florida
Pediatric Nurse
Orlando, Florida
Hunter
28
Human Resources Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Human Resources Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ivana
31
Bar Mitzvah Dancer
Queens, New York
Bar Mitzvah Dancer
Queens, New York
Jane
33
Social Media Director
Los Angeles, California
Social Media Director
Los Angeles, California
Jill
26
Architectural Historian
Scituate, Rhode Island
Architectural Historian
Scituate, Rhode Island