Jesse Palmer is returning to The Bachelor but this time as the show's next host.
The ESPN analyst will be replacing Chris Harrison for the filming of the dating show's 26th season. Harrison had been the host since 2002 until he stepped away during Matt James's season amid Harrison's comments about racial issues regarding one of the contestants and how the show handled race. Football analyst Emmanuel Acho stepped in to host the "After the Final Rose" episode in Harrison's absence.
Former Bachelorette stars Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe hosted both 2021 seasons of The Bachelorette.