ABC has announced Clayton Echard as the newest leading man in the upcoming 26th season of “The Bachelor.”
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Echard was featured in the emotional previous season of the bachelorette fighting for the love of Michelle Young before he was sent home in one of ‘The Bachelorette’s’ most heart-wrenching moments.
Echard’s season premiere’s on Monday, January 3 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
As a Missouri-native Echard works in medical sales but plans on getting his MBA with hopes to start his own business, ABC reports.
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Echard will be kicking off the series’ landmark 20th year in his upcoming season.