New 'Bachelorette' Revealed in Surprising 'Bachelor' Twist
by EG
The season finale of The Bachelor not only put the wraps on a tumultuous season, but it also paved the way for the next season of The Bachelorette. It seems that the new edition of the female-led part of the franchise will take an unprecedented step. Read on for details (and spoilers).
Fans of the Bachelor franchise are finally getting closure to a particularly chaotic season.
During Tuesday’s conclusion to the two-part finale for Clayton Echard’s season, ABC revealed that both Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia will share rose responsibilities as co-stars on The Bachelorette season 19, set to premiere Monday, July 31. Jesse Palmer, who debuted as franchise host for Echard’s season, will return to host.
This marks the first time that two women will be co-leads on The Bachelorette. In 2015, contestants were given the choice between Kaitlyn Bristowe and Britt Nilsson as the lead, with Bristowe prevailing.
The announcement followed Susie Evans deciding she’s open to continuing her relationship with Echard after walking away the previous week upon learning the former football player had been intimate with both Windey and Recchia. After convincing Windey and Recchia to stay in Iceland and give him another chance and then introducing them to his parents, Echard parted ways with them both.
Michelle Young was the most recent Bachelorette, and she accepted a proposal from Nayte Olukoya during her season 18 finale that aired in December.
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