ABC has renewed The Bachelor for a 27th season, as it remains one of their top shows. Even while streaming on Hulu next day

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Harrison stepped aside from the series before being replaced by past Bachelor lead Jesse Palmer. Palmer hosted Season 26, which starred Clayton Echard.

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There were multiple contestants that captured a special place in audience's hearts, such as Brandon Jones, Rodney Matthew, and Olumide "Olu" Onajide.

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It is also notable that Echard was chosen as Bachelor before Young's season of The Bachelorette had aired

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The Bachelor is a production of Next Entertainment and Warner Bros, with unscripted television in association with Warner Horizon.

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