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[09/28/21 - 04:01 PM]
Jesse Palmer Returns to "The Bachelor" Franchise, This Time as Host of "The Bachelor" Season 26
In 2004, Jesse Palmer was the franchise's own Bachelor, serving as leading man for its fifth season. |
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JESSE PALMER RETURNS TO 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE,
THIS TIME AS HOST OF 'THE BACHELOR' SEASON 26
The Former Bachelor, NFL Veteran and Seasoned TV Personality Will Step Into the Role for the Upcoming Season Airing in 2022
Palmer Also Returns to ESPN as a Studio Analyst for the 2021-2022 College Football Season
Jesse Palmer, who served as the fifth Bachelor in 2004, will take the reins as host for the upcoming season of "The Bachelor," set to air in early 2022. Palmer will step in to guide the latest Bachelor as he embarks on his journey to find love. An ESPN analyst since 2007, Palmer has signed an extension and will continue his studio role with the network during the 2021-2022 college football season, ESPN announced today.
"For more than 20 years, 'The Bachelor' has brought the world dozens of unforgettable love stories, including at one time, my own," said Jesse Palmer. "Falling in love is one of life's greatest gifts, and I am humbled by the opportunity to return to the show as host this season to offer the newest Bachelor advice gained from firsthand experience and I am grateful to play a small part in his journey."
In 2004, Jesse Palmer was the franchise's own Bachelor, serving as leading man for its fifth season. Also within "The Bachelor" franchise family, he hosted ABC's "The Proposal" from Warner Horizon and Next Entertainment. Previously, Palmer was a special contributor for ABC's "Good Morning America" as well as a contributor across all ABC News platforms, primarily focusing on major stories as well as news of the day and signature live events. Adding to his storied history with The Walt Disney Company, Palmer has hosted several iterations of ABC's Disney Parks' holiday specials, has a leading role in ABC's presentation of the NFL Draft, and has been a part of the ESPN family since joining in 2007 after five seasons in the NFL. He also served as host of the Emmy(R) Award-winning "DailyMail TV" and most recently hosted ABC's "The Ultimate Surfer."
"The Bachelor" is a production of Next Entertainment and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon.
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[10/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils 2026-27 Men's College Basketball Slate Headlined by National Championship Rematch & Marquee Big East and Big 12 Showdowns
The 67-game slate across TNT, truTV and HBO Max features 21 teams in NCAA.com college basketball insider Andy Katz's preseason Power 44, with 16 matchups between ranked teams.
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[10/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Altruists" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Young, idealistic and suddenly worth billions, they tried to do good - but unleashed the worst in each other. A toxic love story inspired by a real fraud.
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[10/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Un-fore-gettable Trailer for the Second Season of Sports Comedy "Stick"
The 10-episode second season premieres Wednesday, November 4, 2026 with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly until December 30, 2026 on Apple TV.
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[10/08/26 - 06:05 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils Official Teaser and Announces Launch Date for its New Film "Storm," Starring Bach Buquen and Clara Pacini
The film will be available on January 15, 2027, exclusively on Prime Video, in France and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[10/08/26 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix and Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Spinoff Series Based on Beloved Matriarch Lady Violet
Similar to the massive global hit "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story," the series will chronicle the early life of a young Lady Violet and tell the story of her romance with Viscount Edmund Bridgerton.
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[10/08/26 - 06:01 AM]
CBS and Nickelodeon Announce Multiplatinum Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist Alex Warren as Host of 2026 "Kids' Choice Awards" ("KCAs"), Live on Saturday, Nov. 14
Taylor Swift leads all individual nominees (6), followed by Ariana Grande (5) and Sabrina Carpenter (5).
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[10/08/26 - 06:01 AM]
Apple TV Lands Crime Drama "Dustfall" Starring Anna Torv
"Dustfall" is a propulsive, atmospheric tropic noir that follows a seasoned detective, Antigone "Tig" Pollard (Torv) whose deep sense of justice is challenged by a world where victims are doubted, predators hide in plain sight and the legal system too often falls short.
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[10/08/26 - 06:00 AM]
Peacock's Compelling Three-Part Documentary "The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers" Premieres Sunday, October 25
The three-part documentary series tells the story of three brothers who were recently convicted of preying on women for more than a decade, masquerading as party boys while allegedly drugging and raping women.
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[10/08/26 - 05:00 AM]
Paramount+ Sets November 6 Premiere for "It Gets Worse," The New Comedy Series Created by and Starring Leo Reich
The series follows three university best friends who are starting to look around themselves and think: "wait. Wait WAIT. Surely it gets better than this? It has to get better than this. Right? Spoiler alert! It doesn't."
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[10/08/26 - 05:00 AM]
CBS News to Feature Innovative, Multiplatform Coverage for Election Night 2026
With early voting already underway in a number of states and Election Day less than four weeks away, CBS News is announcing its initial plans to deliver multiplatform coverage for Election Night across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.
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[10/08/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Murder in Galicia" - Official Teaser - Netflix
When a woman is attacked in the night, a tenacious sergeant suspects her husband isn't as innocent as he seems in this drama inspired by true events.
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[10/07/26 - 10:01 PM]
Video: Netflix Releases Main Trailer for "Overacting" When Fake Missions Spiral Beyond Control
The outrageously chaotic comedy pulls audiences into a world of full-throttle laughter, high-flying action, and heart, alongside one burning question: how far would you go for the ones you love?
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[10/07/26 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Doctor X: Mafia in White" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a hospital dominated by ego and corruption, an enigmatic but brilliant surgeon arrives - taking on seemingly impossible cases amid fierce opposition.
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[10/07/26 - 02:01 PM]
UPtv Is the Fastest Growing Cable Network in 2026
Fueling UPtv's impressive growth are hit series "Hudson & Rex," UP Faith & Family original series "Blue Skies," which just wrapped its impressive cable debut, and acquired fan-favorite series "The Rookie."
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[10/07/26 - 12:03 PM]
Medical Series "Untold Stories of the ER" Is Back with the Brazen and Bizarre Life-Altering Medical Emergencies Told by the Doctors Who Lived Them
The series returns Wednesday, October 14 at 9 PM ET/PT on TLC.
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