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Shawn Booth is opening up about his split from Kaitlyn Bristowe. On the latest episode of his podcast, the alum recalled the end of his relationship with Bristowe, shortly after which he found out she was dating her now fiancé, Jason Tartick.Booth and Bristowe met and got engaged on her season of in 2015, and ended their romance in November 2018. «When we had broken up and when it was about to be released to the world, my whole thing was — and I said this — 'I want to make sure we do this together as a team. It's gonna be really hard on both of us.

Charity Lawson is breaking down all of the drama to come on . At the conclusion of Monday's season 20 premiere, fans got a peek at the rest of Charity's journey for love, and it's safe to say it will be a wild ride.«I'm here to find a husband, someone who's truly going to show up, love me, and be there for me. I've never had that,» Charity shares at the start of the preview, before footage shows her bungee jumping, spending time on the beach, and jet skiing with her suitors, as well as getting a visit from Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia.Charity's men are clearly smitten with her, with one guy calling her the «whole package,» and another praising her as «such an empathetic, passionate woman.»«I have such a great group of guys,» she says.

Charity Lawson is dishing on the season premiere of . In an interview with ET's Denny Directo, the child and family therapist broke down the biggest moments from the start of her journey for love.The episode began with Charity explaining what she wants out of the show, namely a relationship like her parents, who have been married for 48 years.«I take away so much from what my parents have modeled and how they view love,» she told ET.

Charity Lawson has her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling — which she said gave her a leg up when it came to dating 25 men at one time.“It definitely helps me navigate … those important conversations, but also looking for those behaviors that may show up either as green flags or red flags,” the Georgia native told The Post.When the leading lady — who searched for a soulmate on Season 20 of the ABC dating series, which premieres on Monday — was asked by producers what she was looking for in a partner, she described a man with a work ethic that matched her own. “I definitely said career … ambition,” Lawson, 27, said.She got what she wished for because there were a bunch of brainy men vying for her heart — with professions such as biomedical scientist, physician, attorney, and data scientist, and another getting his graduate degree from Harvard.“Yeah, all great careers, incredibly successful, which is great,” she said.

Charity Lawson isn't quite ready for her brothers to see her PDA. ET's Denny Directo spoke with the incoming Bachelorette ahead of the show's season 20 premiere, and she admitted she's nervous for her two older brothers, David and Nehemiah, to see her «locking lips with every man.»While all the kissing may make for some uncomfortable moments with her loved ones, Charity told ET that she thinks her family will «be proud» of how she handled being the Bachelorette.«My parents, they weren't worried about me taking on the role of Bachelorette, 'cause they know the daughter that they raised.

the first night of The Bachelorette. In ET's exclusive sneak peek of Charity Lawson's season premiere, Brayden brags to some of the other suitors that he snagged a night one smooch with the leading lady.The clip starts out well, as Charity, a child and family therapist, and Brayden, a travel nurse, chat outside.«I'm amazing,» Brayden tells Charity of how he's feeling.

Charity Lawson's suitors have been revealed! On Thursday, ABC announced the 25 men who will vie for the 27-year-old child and family therapist's heart on season 20 of .The group, which ranges in age from 24 to 33, includes six Californians and four New Yorkers, with other men hailing from everywhere from Michigan to Hawaii. Their jobs are equally varied, as men with careers from firefighting to pro wrestling to underwater welding are represented.It appears to be a good group of guys, something Charity hinted at when ET exclusively spoke to her after her first night as the franchise lead.«It was a good one,» Charity told ET of night one, when her suitors made their limo entrances.

alum Andi Dorfman is officially a married woman. The 36-year-old Bachelor Nation star tied the knot with Blaine Hart in Sorrento, Italy, surrounded by friends and family.Guests, including fellow Tayshia Adams, traveled to the Italian coast via boat after the pair said their vows at the Conca del Sogno Beach Club overlooking the water. Watching the sunset on the Amalfi Coast, Dorfman and Hart's guests then visited the Excelsior Vittoria hotel for cocktails and dinner in the hotel's lemon grove garden.

A former Bachelorette “star” has avoided prison after he was caught driving a van carrying almost 330 pounds of cannabis to Queensland.Samuel Colin Minkin fronted Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court on Monday after pleading guilty to one charge of possessing a prohibited drug and taking part in supplying a prohibited drug, namely cannabis, larger than a commercial quantity.Judge Warwick Hunt told the court Minkin, 30, was found with an encrypted device which had the platform An0m, which criminals used to communicate.The court was told Minkin was provided with the An0m device on May 26, 2021, which he used to communicate with another man, who asked him to pick him up from a property in Sunshine, Victoria by 8 am the following day.On the drive back, the van broke down on the Hume Highway and Minkin was told to get it towed to an address in Minto, in Sydney’s southwest.Judge Hunt told the court a “substitute van” was organised and Minkin met with the man on May 28, where they began driving to Queensland.NSW Police noticed the van about 5 am entering the M1 Motorway travelling in a northerly direction and quickly pulled it over at Crabbes Creek.Police found nine neatly wrapped boxes in the back.When asked about the boxes, the court heard Minkin said they were “extra household stuff he picked up from Bondi”, saying it was “basically rubbish”.He gave police the excuse he had moved to Queensland and needed to sort out the final things left at his Bondi house and sort out the bond.“(Police) formed reasonable suspicions the vehicle may have contained drugs,” Judge Hunt told the court.Both Minkin and the man driving the van said they didn’t know what was contained in the nine boxes, which the judge described as being “packed

Becca Kufrin and her fiancé Thomas Jacobs took a swing at revealing the sex of their baby, and even though it they struck out with their first attempt, they got it on the next swing. And they've having a baby boy!Becca took to her Instagram on Friday and shared a cute sports-themed video showing her pitching what eventually turned out to be a blue powder-filled ball to reveal they're having a baby boy.

newcomer Marshall Glaze has been growing a fan base since this month's premiere of season 4 of the hit Netflix dating show.And as it turns out the 27-year-old marketing manager from Seattle, Washington, is related to another reality star.Marshall shared in recent posts that Justin Glaze, the runner-up on season 17 of and a contestant on, is, in fact, his cousin.Marshall first shared their familial connection earlier this month on TikTok in a video in which he shared Justin's viral facial reaction from  coupled with his own skeptical look.«When they ask if the facial expressions run in the family,» Marshall captioned the clip with a clown emoji.Justin commented on the post with two laughing-crying emojis, writing, «We clearly don't play much poker in our family.»On Wednesday, Marshall also reposted a childhood throwback photo of himself and Justin when they were children.Marshall is a standout contestant on the newest season of. In the pods, he gets engaged to Jackie Bonds.

Charity Lawson's journey for love. On Monday's season finale of , franchise host Jesse Palmer treated fans to a look at Charity's first night as star.In the sneak peek, an «excited» Charity eagerly stands with Jesse as she waits for the limos to arrive. Before the men get there, though, Jesse warns, «The man you're about to meet is someone you already know.

douche lord Clayton’s calamitous turn at love last year. Shallcross made waves and broke promises during last week’s Fantasy Suite episode when he utterly backtracked on his sworn vow not to get intimate with anyone, sealing the deal with Gabi and then spilling the tea to her fellow contestants and the viewing audience at home. Lord of mercy.The season finale of “The Bachelor,” airs Monday, March 27 at 8 p.m.

Charity Lawson is already smitten after one night as the Bachelorette! ET's Denny Directo spoke with season 20's leading lady after she met the men vying for her heart, and it's safe to say that Charity's journey for love is off to a great start.«It was a good one,» Charity told ET of night one, when her suitors made their limo entrances. «I'm a little giddy.

shocking elimination from Zach Shallcross' season of , she was announced as the next Bachelorette during Tuesday night's «Women Tell All» episode.Host Jesse Palmer dropped the exciting announcement after filming for «Women Tell All» wrapped, surprising Charity in her dressing room under the guise of playing a game for the show's social channels.The «this or that» game ended with Jesse asking Charity to pick between or . When Charity answered with the former, Jesse replied, «Well, I'm glad you said that because, Charity, I want you to be our next Bachelorette.»«No. Stop.

Rachel Recchia is updating fans on her health after undergoing breast reduction surgery.  star took to TikTik to document the process from prep to recovery.«i did it!!! tg for @genevieveparisi R.N,» Recchia captioned the quick clip, which saw her prepping the night before by getting her hair braided by roommate and star Genevieve Parisi, as she prepared for the surgery the next day and celebrating her «last day with boobs.»From washing her face and showing off her comfy fit, the TV personality documented it all, including her drive to the surgery center, giving fans a look at her surgery gown and even snapping a selfie with the medical staff post-op.Recchia, 27, has been recovering at home since undergoing the procedure on March 7, with Parisi taking care of her, giving the reality star her very own bell to ring when she needs assistance.After posting the video on Wednesday, Recchia responded to fans in the comments who asked how she was doing.«How are you doing??? I’m glad it all went well!!! Praying for a fast recovery for you!,» one fan asked, to which Recchia replied, «i am doing well thank you so much

Erich Schwer has a new love in his life! On Valentine's Day, the alum revealed that he's dating model Elizabeth Turner, three months after he and Gabby Windey called it quits.Schwer shared the news by reposting Turner's PDA pic to his Instagram Story. In the shot, Turner kisses a smiling Schwer on his cheek.

alum DeMario Jackson is ready to clear his name. The 35-year-old is speaking out in a new statement issued exclusively to ET, responding to accusations of sexual assault by two women.«Four years ago, I, DeMario Jackson, walked directly into the Los Angeles police station after being falsely accused of raping two white women without a lawyer present and the police let me freely leave,» Jackson begins his statement. «Here is why: My arriving and departing Uber receipts proved when, where and the time I was with these women and the truth is my receipts proved I was completely out of the vicinity,» he continues. «In addition to that, I provided screenshots of text message communication the day after they filed police reports.» «The authorities looked at all my evidence and let me, a six foot, four inches tall Black man leave that precinct without a doubt because I did no wrong.

Gabby Windey has something to say about her performance kiss. The alum received a sweet on-stage smooch from her fiance, Erich Schwer, as she completed her Viennese walz to Elvis Presley's «Can't Help Falling in Love» on Monday night's show — but she tells ET backstage that the moment was filled with more nerves than passion. «I'd like to preface — my mouth was so dry,» she exclaims to ET's Matt Cohen when asked about the moment with Schwer. «Because of the nerves,» she continues, «but it was so sweet.» Val and Gabby danced to I can't help falling in love <3 #DWTSpic.twitter.com/EK0DU9pAwbMy heart ❤️

Michelle Young wants to see some change from Bachelor Nation. On Saturday, ET’s Cassie DiLarua caught up with the Bachelorette at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, where she spoke out about the finale not addressing Erich Schwer’s Blackface controversy.  “If I’m going to stay a part of this franchise, this franchise is gonna change,” she says.

who joined Tyra Banks this season hosting “Dancing with the Stars” on Disney+, took the gloves off during an interview this week with The Post, ripping “The Bachelor” for lacking lasting love and sinking “Jersey Shore” for good measure. “My wife watches it, and I happen to be in the room,” he said of “The Bachelor” ahead of the “DWTS” Season 31 premiere on Monday.

Kaitlyn Bristowe has some thoughts on 's season finale. The former franchise lead and one-time host took to Instagram on Thursday to weigh in on the latest season of the show, and revealed the one thing she thinks should've been included during the three-hour-long, live finale.«The show, Erich, and Gabby, had a real opportunity to use their voice and acknowledge Blackface,» Kaitlyn wrote, referring to an old, resurfaced photo of Erich in Blackface.Erich previously apologized for the photo on Instagram, writing in part, «I was naïve to the hurtful implications of my actions to the Black community and those closest to me, and will forever regret my offensive and damaging behavior.»For Kaitlyn, the Blackface controversy could have replaced several portions of the finale that she deemed unnecessary.«I don’t think we needed to read texts from his ex, or set up a fake mansion for Zach,» Kaitlyn wrote, referencing the lengthy discussion of Erich's controversial text messages, as well as the new Bachelor, Zach Shallcross, meeting several women from his season during the live finale.«I think we needed to continue to evolve and show up with that many people watching. Michelle, myself, and Becca were all under the impression this would be addressed,» Kaitlyn added of herself and her fellow former Bachelorettes, Michelle Young and Becca Kufrin, all of whom attended the finale.

Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer are ready for whatever the future holds. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the nurse on Wednesday, one day after her engagement to the real estate analyst was revealed on Tuesday night's season finale of , and Gabby shared the next steps she and her fiancé are taking in their relationship.«We're both in L.A., so it’s nice already to be in the same city,» Gabby tells ET. «I think we're just excited to live life together, finally, and not have separate lives that we mesh like every couple weeks.

Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey are reacting to Zach Shallcross being named the next Bachelor. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the ladies the day after their season finale of aired, and they had only positive things to say about the next franchise lead.Zach vied for Rachel's heart during his run on the show, but the pair ended things after an awkward Fantasy Suite date. They later reunited live, in-studio, during which time Rachel called her ex «an incredible guy» and Zach said he wants «the best» for the pilot.«I'm really excited for him. I think Zach's a great guy,» Rachel tells ET. «It's a lot of pressure, but I think he'll step up to the plate.

Rachel Recchia is shocked by what Tino Franco was willing to discuss on live TV. Following Tuesday's season finale of , the pilot told ET's Rachel Smith what she was alluding to when she told Tino that they «both don't want to air out» the reason they were in a bad place before his cheating scandal, which was apparently revealed during a portion of their breakup argument that did not air on TV.«There are things that are fine to be aired on television and things that I think we are comfortable sharing with the world, and there are some things I think that are so deeply personal — like your own personal traumas — things that you only share with a partner who is that close to you,» Rachel tells ET. «To have something like that weaponized against you in front of a live audience, it really is just really shocking.» Rachel cryptically continues by stating that Tino «knows that things don't make it into a cut for a reason, maybe for both of us.»«It's definitely just something very personal,» she says.

Rachel Recchia and Aven Jones are open to all possibilities. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the pilot the day after the live finale of , and the reality star revealed how things are going with her ex after his surprise appearance on Tuesday's episode.«We'll have to wait and see,» Rachel tells ET of what may come of her relationship with Aven.

on the reality show’s 27th season. Shallcross, 26, was featured on the most recent season of “The Bachelorette.” Host Jesse Palmer announced that the tech exec from Anaheim, California, will be the next Bachelor during Tuesday’s live finale. “He’s been a front-runner for a while,” a production source told Page Six. “There’s no denying that the audience loves him.” During his time on Season 19 of “The Bachelorette,” things got rocky between Shallcross and leading lady Rachel Recchia, who feared the then-25-year-old was too young for long-term commitment.

Zach Shallcross is the next Bachelor! During part 2 of finale on Tuesday, host Jesse Palmer announced that the 25-year-old tech executive from Anaheim Hills, California, will be taking on the leading role for season 27.Zach appeared on the current season of , during which time he vied for Rachel Recchia's heart.Things took a turn for the worse for the pair after an awkward Fantasy Suite date, in which Rachel questioned Zach's readiness for marriage because of his age, though he's only a few months younger than her. In a confessional, Zach called his off-camera conversation with Rachel «inauthentic.»At the rose ceremony, a troubled Zach pulled Rachel before she could begin, and confessed his concerns about not getting «the real Rachel» during their overnight. «I was trying to find that missing piece for me,» she explained during part 1 of the finale.

Erich Schwer is speaking out amid a major controversy. On Tuesday's season finale of , the real estate analyst popped the question to Gabby Windey, but their engagement was overshadowed by recent claims from Erich's ex.Last week, a woman who claims to have dated Erich before he went on the show released what she alleges are texts from their time together.During the live portion of Tuesday's episode, Erich addressed the situation with host Jesse Palmer.«I met this girl about a month before it started and I had no idea I was going to come here.

Gabby Windey found her love! On Tuesday's season finale of , the nurse got engaged to Erich Schwer, a real estate analyst.After initially expressing interest in both Gabby and her co-lead, Rachel Recchia, Erich quickly moved firmly into the former's camp of suitors.At the largest group date in franchise history, Gabby told ET that Erich was «such a pleasant surprise.»«I was initially kind of fearful to explore my relationship with him, because he reminds me of the men I've dated in the past, but getting to know him, he really was such a sweet soul,» Gabby said of Erich. "… We have such an easy, vulnerable connection that I kind of can’t believe that it’s happening so fast.«The pair went on to have a one-on-one date that was anything but typical, as Gabby's grandpa joined them for a day of bowling.