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The Bachelor is back! It’s Season 26 of the wildly popular competition show and the love for Bachelor Nation is just as burning and obsessive as it ever was. So why let the fun stop when the episode is over? These five rewatch podcasts are dedicated to all things Bachelor, and naturally, they all watched Clayton Echard’s premiere as the newest lead, and Jesse Palmer’s as the new host. Whether you’re looking for behind-the-scenes insights from former contestants, exclusive interviews with the current lineup, or just enthusiastic breakdowns and predictions from superfans like yourself, there’s a perfect Bachelor podcast here for you.
Hosted by one of the most popular Bachelors ever, Ben Higgins, as well as notorious crier from Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise Ashley Iaconetti, this rewatch podcast truly has an insider feel as they compare and contrast their experiences with new contestants’ and let us know what’s really going on behind the scenes. For the season 26 premiere, they have former Bachelor Nick Viall join them to talk about what makes a good “villain” on a show like this, and why Nick thinks Clayton isn’t ready for the emotional toll in store for him.
Insatiable actress and Bachelor superfan Arden Myrin invites her famous friends – who are equally obsessed with the Bachelor franchise – on her podcast to make hilarious predictions, follow every storyline obsessively, and share their impressions of what she calls “the greatest comedy franchise of all time!” She, along comedians Paget Brewster, Doug Benson, and Mary Lynn Rajskub, break down Clayton’s first episode with more laughs and enthusiasm than anyone in the Bachelor rewatch game.
Maybe you’re the type who likes to keep it official. You’re in luck: Becca Kufrin, who has both given and received roses, hosts the only official Bachelor Nation podcast, Bachelor Happy Hour. Thanks to her credentials, she’s able to welcome guests like new host Jesse Palmer for his first official interview since replacing Chris Harrison. He stops by to share his thoughts on the drama-packed season premiere and share some juicy tidbits about what’s to come. Can’t get much more official than that!
Bachelor Nation fan favorites Tayshia Adams, Joe Amabile, and Natasha Parker host this podcast, not only dedicated to Bachelor breakdowns but all the hottest headlines of the week! Obviously, though, the big news in this episode is Clayton’s big premiere. They share all their thoughts about every buzzworthy moment before they sit down with First Impression Rose recipient Teddi Wright to discuss nursing, virginity, and all her thoughts on her very first night.
Bachelorette contestant and DJ Blake Horstmann hosts Behind the Rose with his friend Erik Bradley, and along with popular alumni and some of Nashville’s most buzz-worthy stars, they dish on all the drama of the Bachelor Nation as well as the constantly evolving world of country music. For Clayton’s first night, Blake shares some behind-the-scenes info on how things play out during filming for the lead and the contenders and they both share their thoughts about some of the awkward and exciting moments from the season 26 premiere.
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