Host Biography
Jesse Palmer, who served as the fifth Bachelor in 2004, and host for season 26 of "The Bachelor," will also take the reins of the next season of "The Bachelorette," set to air in July 2022.
"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
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- Aaron B.29
Software Salesman
San Diego, California - Aaron S.33
Firefighter
San Diego, California - Adrian33
Realtor
Northridge, California - Brayden24
Travel Nurse
San Diego, California - Caleb A.29
Resident Physician
Ann Arbor, Michigan - Caleb B.24
Pro Wrestler
Orlando, Florida - Chris27
World Record Jumper
White Plains, New York - Dotun30
Integrative Medicine Specialist
Brooklyn, New York - James28
Attorney
Chicago, Illinois - Joe32
Tech Operations Director
San Francisco, California - Joey27
Tennis Pro
Lawai, Hawaii - John27
Data Scientist
New York, New York - John Henry30
Underwater Welder
Virginia Beach, Virginia