Clayton Echard

Clayton Ray Echard is an American television personality best known for his appearances as a contestant on season 18 of The Bachelorette, and as the star of season 26 of The Bachelor. He played college football for Missouri and spent training camp with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League in 2016.

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Clayton Echard’s journey to find love kicks off! For the first time in two years, 31 women arrive at Bachelor Mansion ready to make their grand entrances and first impressions for the man they hope could be their future husband. New host, Jesse Palmer, returns to the franchise to welcome Clayton and guide him through his first evening full of dramatic ups, downs, and everything in between. But before the first limo even arrives, a shocking franchise first will have Clayton clutching a rose and questioning everything.
THE BACHELORS26, E2

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Clayton moves forward in his journey to find love with the 22 incredible women who remain. After moving into the Bachelor Mansion for the first time since the pandemic began, these eligible singles are ready to kick off a week of dates! On the season’s first group date, celebrity guest Hilary Duff enlists the help of the ladies to throw a dream Beverly Hills birthday party, but when one woman is more interested in spending time with Clayton than the kids, the others have strong feelings to share. Later, one lucky lady flies high with Clayton on the first one-on-one date featuring a surprise musical performance by Amanda Jordan; and Ziwe stops by the second group date to help Clayton spot potential red flags among his bachelorettes. After the dates have all ended, a major storm brews heading into the cocktail party when a shocking secret about a woman who already has a rose is revealed. Will Clayton be forced to do something that no other Bachelor has ever done before?
THE BACHELORS26, E3

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When Clayton confronts one of the women about a shocking rumor involving her, will her explanation check out, or will Clayton break tradition and take back a rose?
THE BACHELORS26, E4

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When Clayton confronts one of the women about a shocking rumor involving her, will her explanation check out, or will Clayton break tradition and take back a rose?
THE BACHELORS26, E5

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Clayton and one lucky woman head to Texas, one woman gives an award-worthy apology; and in Canada, one lady takes her relationship with Clayton to new heights.
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It’s the epic return of the two-on-one date! Continuing from last week’s cliffhanger, Clayton must decide between Genevieve and Shanae. Will he finally be able to see the truth or fall for another performance? Then, the journey to find love heads overseas to Hvar, Croatia, a stunning and romantic destination, where one woman reveals a shocking secret. The rest of the ladies channel their inner gladiators during the group date as they battle each other in knightly challenges for a chance at a rose.

Clayton Echard

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