Jesse Palmer To Host ‘The Bachelor’ Season 26, Fans React

Jesse Palmer, who starred because the fifth Bachelor in 2004, will return to the long-running ABC actuality collection to host the upcoming twenty sixth season.

The brand new position comes as Palmer expands his relationship with Disney, the place he has served as a sports activities analyst on ESPN since 2007 and beforehand contributed to Good Morning America and ABC Information. Palmer at the moment hosts ABC’s summer time competitors present The Ultimate Surfer and earlier than that hosted The Proposal, the 2018 actuality present created by Bachelor producer Mike Fleiss.

The previous school soccer and NFL quarterback replaces Chris Harrison, who stepped away from The Bachelor earlier this yr amid controversy regarding feedback made about racist images of profitable contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. Since Harrison’s departure, the present has seen Emmanuel Acho host the After the Closing Rose particular on the finish of Matt James’ season and former contestants Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe co-host The Bachelorette.

“For greater than 20 years, The Bachelor has introduced the world dozens of unforgettable love tales, together with at one time, my very own,” Palmer mentioned in a press release. “Falling in love is one among life’s best presents, and I’m humbled by the chance to return to the present as host this season to supply the latest Bachelor recommendation gained from firsthand expertise and I’m grateful to play a small half in his journey.”

Palmer took to Instagram to deal with Bachelor Nation, writing, “I couldn’t be extra thrilled to be house with my @bachelorabc household! Phrase on the road is it’s fairly AMAZING round right here!”

Palmer is formally on board for Season 26 of The Bachelor, which can premiere in 2022. Nevertheless, based on Variety sources, the plan is for Palmer to proceed as host for future seasons, together with each The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, although nothing is confirmed as of but.

The response to the information from the Bachelor Nation was blended, to say the least.

“Ahh sure let’s decide the person who picked nobody on his season. He’ll give nice recommendation,” tweeted one fan.

Ahh sure let’s decide the person who picked nobody on his season. He’ll give nice recommendation 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

— _A (@MandzUh) September 28, 2021

JESSE PALMER?!?! REALLY #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/KVDQq8osqu

— Madison Andrews, MA, LPCC (@MadisonAndrews1) September 28, 2021

discovering out they made jesse palmer the brand new host of the bachelor #BachelorInParadise #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/1c1NFLW1cN

— kathleen (@kathleen_hanley) September 29, 2021

What Jesse Palmer sees strolling into Bach nation #BachelorNation #thebachelor #bachelorinparadise pic.twitter.com/LbyPZCl3j2

— Jas (@acandidmom) September 29, 2021

Nevertheless, others have been extra optimistic by the prospect of Palmer internet hosting the present. “Properly, that is excellent news…,” wrote one fan, “and takes the sting out of what occurred final season!! Love Jesse Palmer!!”

“The Jesse Palmer announcement could be very underwhelming for me, however I’ll give the man an opportunity,” one other viewer commented. “I actually mentioned to myself “I do know that identify, why?” Oh he was a beforehand the Bachelor he’s Canadian so I’m right here for it.”

Properly, that is excellent news… and takes the sting out of what occurred final season!! Love Jesse Palmer!! ❤️🌹

— ❤Jennifer The Warrior❤ (@JenniferNaida) September 28, 2021

The Jesse Palmer announcement could be very underwhelming for me however I’ll give the man an opportunity. I actually mentioned to myself “I do know that identify, why?” Oh he was a beforehand the Bachelor 😂 he’s Canadian so I’m right here for it

— Kristina Elizabeth (@KEliza1022) September 29, 2021

ANYONE SCREAMING “WHO!??” @ JESSE PALMER BEING THE NEXT HOST NEEDS TO SEE THEMSELVES OUT, HE LITERALLY WAS THE BACHELOR. pic.twitter.com/6D4rdA4bHP

— Let’s Chat Bachelor (@bach_chat) September 28, 2021

JESSE PALMER IS THE NEW @bachelorabc HOST OH IM WATCHING BABYYYY

— c a i t l i n (@caaiittllinn) September 29, 2021

Many others have been upset that fan-favorite Bachelorette alum Wells Adams didn’t get the chance.

Bachelor Nation: give us @WellsAdams, we wish Wells!!!Everybody loves Wells!!!

ABC: okay acquired it, right here’s Jesse

— Sarah Consaga (@Sconnnn) September 29, 2021

I want Wells would have gotten the job , I believe he would have completed very well and helped the present develop .

— [email protected] (@SCundiff98) September 29, 2021

The producers actually had the nerve to make Jesse Palmer the brand new host when Wells was the proper possibility #BachelorinParadise pic.twitter.com/CRv06ut7VF

— vanessa (@assenavmarie) September 29, 2021

Jesse Palmer over Wells Adams…no person speak to me whereas I grieve this loss #thebachelor pic.twitter.com/2knRZKf7PC

— Kimmie Rodriguez (@KimmieRodrigue2) September 28, 2021

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