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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.

Weighing in. After Shanae Ankney and Elizabeth Corrigan’s feud made headlines throughout season 26 of The Bachelor, several franchise alums and fans have been vocal about watching the ongoing drama unfold.

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.

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.

SPOILER ALERT - Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know what happened on night one of The Bachelor!

Nearly two decades after hanging out the roses himself, Jesse Palmer wanted to pave his own way as the host of The Bachelor after taking over for Chris Harrison.

. 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.

According to Jesse Palmer, the bombshells dropped in the trailer for season 26 of The Bachelor are only the beginning for Clayton Echard.

While Cassidy Timbrooks emerged as a villain on the Monday, January 10, episode of The Bachelor, Clayton Echard’s contestant was stirring the pot on social media before season 26 even premiered.

Season 26 Bachelor Clayton Echard will be the first to admit he made mistakes as the lead, but he doesn’t regret his decision to offer Salley Carson a rose during the Monday, January 3, premiere — even though she turned him down.

Laying his heart on the line! Bachelor Nation complained that Clayton Echard did not get enough screen time during season 18 of The Bachelorette, but he will finally be center stage as he searches for love on season 26 of The Bachelor. There is still plenty that fans do not know about the reality star, so Us Weekly asked him to share 25 fun facts about himself.

Season 26 Bachelor Clayton Echard told himself that he wouldn’t fall in love with more than one person on the ABC series … until he found himself captivated with three different women.

Buckle up, Bachelor Nation. Clayton Echard is “looking forward to watching” season 26 of The Bachelor — but knows he’s going to have to own up to his mistakes.

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.

Clayton Echard‘s journey for love is nearly here, and he’s not letting any critics keep him from enjoying the ride.

Clayton Echard's journey for love is nearly here, and he's not letting any critics keep him from enjoying the ride.During Tuesday's finale of Michelle Young's season of , during the special, Clayton joined host Kaitlyn Bristowe to tease his upcoming season. However, she decided that they needed to «address the elephant in the room.»«There's been a lot of mixed reactions to you being announced as the new Bachelor,» Kaitlyn said.

ABC has announced the 31 women set to compete on this upcoming season of The Bachelor, airing in early 2022!

Clayton Echard's season of  is just weeks away. The long-rumored next lead of the franchise's flagship series was confirmed last month, when an emotional first look at the 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep's season aired at the end of Michelle Young's hometown dates on , and now, his official cast has been revealed.Echard's contestants are mostly in their 20s.

As Michelle Young’s season of The Bachelorette winds down, Clayton Echard is ready to start handing out roses.

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 found love on ! One day after Clayton was confirmed as the franchise's next leading man, the 28-year-old orthopedic sales rep appeared on , and teased what fans can expect from his journey.«I did find love,» he confirmed. «I was a little skeptical going into the whole journey, but I'm so pleasantly surprised that things worked out much different than I thought.

The new "Bachelor" for Season 26 has finally been confirmed after months of speculation and rumors.  On Tuesday, ABC announced that former NFL player Clayton Echard, 28,  will step into the role as the next incoming "Bachelor" looking to find love amid a new pool of roughly 30 women vying for his affection.The new season, which marks the franchise’s 20th year, will begin on Jan.