Season 26 of ‘The Bachelor’ premieres on ABC on Jan. 3. See photos of the star, Clayton Echard, and some of his gorgeous ladies from the season here.
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Season 26 of ‘The Bachelor’ premiered on Jan. 3, 2022 on ABC. The show stars Clayton Echard as the Bachelor and was filmed throughout the fall of 2021, with Jesse Palmer stepping in as host.
Thirty-one women were there to meet Clayton at the Bachelor Mansion on night one of filming, but by the end of the journey, he’ll (hopefully) leave with just one. In promos for the season, Clayton admitted to being in love with THREE women as filming wound down, so it’s bound to be quite a journey.
Clayton was first introduced to Bachelor Nation on Michelle Young’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’, which aired during the fall of 2021. Clayton was eliminated during week six when Michelle realized that their connection simply wasn’t there. Although Clayton didn’t get much screen time on ‘The Bachelorette,’ he landed the role of the Bachelor.
Keep scrolling through the gallery to see photos of Clayton and his women on season 26 of the show.
Clayton Echard Giving Susie Evans His Final Rose
Clayton Echard offers Susie Evans his final rose on season 26 of ‘The Bachelor.’ The two broke up on the show, but wound up getting back together after filming.
Gabby Windey & Rachel Recchia
Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia are announced as the leads for season 19 of ‘The Bachelorette.’ For the first time ever, the show revealed it would be having two women lead the show for the whole season.
Rachel Recchia Confronting Clayton Echard After Breakup
Rachel Recchia confronts Clayton Echard for the first time after their breakup on ‘The Bachelor.’ She asked him if he only told her he loved her so he could sleep with her, and told him that she didn’t believe a thing he said.
Gabby Windey Confronting Clayton Echard
Gabby Windey and Clayton Echard have their first conversation since breaking up on ‘The Bachelor.’ She told him off in front of a live audience for the way he handled their breakup.
Clayton Echard & His Final 3
Clayton Echard poses with Gabby Windey, Rachel Recchia and Susie Evans after hometown dates on ‘The Bachelor.’ The women were all chosed to head to fantasy suites with Clayton
Clayton Echard & Jesse Palmer on ‘Women Tell All’
Clayton Echard gets put in the hot seat during the ‘Women Tell All’ special on season 26 of ‘The Bachelor.’ He had to confront the women he sent home during the sit down.
Jesse Palmer & Serene Russell
Serene Russell discusses her relationship with Clayton Echard on ‘Women Tell All.’ She was sent home after hometown dates on the show.
Jesse Palmer & Sarah Hamrick on ‘Women Tell All’
Sarah Hamrick gets a chance to defend herself on the ‘Women Tell All’ special. She was previously called out by another contestant for allegedly not being ready for marriage.
Clayton Echard’s Final 4
The final four women on Clayton Echard’s season of ‘The Bachelor’ gather at a rose ceremony after hometown dates. Gabby Windey, Serene Russell, Rachel Recchia and Susie Evans waited to hear their fate after bringing Clayton home to meet their families.
Clayton Echard & Serene Russell On A Date
Clayton Echard & Serene Russell have some one-on-one time during a date on ‘The Bachelor.’ They sat side by side as they got to know each other.
Clayton Echard & Susie Evans On Group Date
Susie Evans gets some one-on-one time with Clayton during a group date on ‘The Bachelor.’ The date consisted of the women roasting Clayton and each other.
‘The Bachelor’ Baywatch Date
Nine of Clayton’s women gather for a group date on the beach. The Baywatch-themed event had them all running in the sand in red swimsuits.
Clayton Echard & Gabby Windey on The Beach
Clayton Echard spends one-on-one time with Gabby Windey on ‘The Bachelor.’ She won the group date competition for some more alone time with Clayton.
Clayton Echard & Sarah Hamrick Kissing
Clayton Echard & Sarah Hamrick share a kiss on a group date during episode two of ‘The Bachelor.’ Sarah got the group date rose after her performance on the date.
Clayton Echard & Hilary Duff
Clayton Echard & Hilary Duff pose for a photo during a group date on ‘The Bachelor.’ Hilary showed up to help lead the date between Clayton and his ladies.
Clayton Echard & Cassidy Timbrooks
Cassidy Timbrooks presents a birthday cake during a group date on ‘The Bachelor.’ She received the group date rose from Clayton on the date, but he took it back from her after learning that she had a friends with benefits at home.
Clayton Echard & Susie Evans
Clayton Echard meets Susie Evans on night one of ‘The Bachelor.” Susie was all smiles as she greeted Clayton in her white, one-shouldered dress.
Clatyon Echard & Mara Agreat
Clatyon Echard & Mara Agreat have a laugh during the first cocktail party on season 26 of ‘The Bachelor.’ Mara looked stunning in a red dress for the occasion.
Clayton Echard & Teddi Wright
Clayton Echard & Teddi Wright meet for the first time in front of the Bachelor mansion. Teddi rocked an off-the-shoulder, sheer dress as she greeted Clayton with a smile.
Clayton Echard & Eliza Isichei
Clayton Echard & Eliza Isichei share an intimate moment while meeting on ‘The Bachelor.’ The two share a cannoli as she makes her first impression.
Clayton Echard & Samantha Jeffries
Clayton Echard & Samantha Jeffries have their first meeting on season 26 of ‘The Bachelor.’ Samantha turned heads by showing up in a bikini.
Clayton Echard & Rachel Recchia
Clayton Echard & Rachel Recchia hold hands while meeting on ‘The Bachelor.’ Rachel wore a strapless green dress to meet the star of the show.
