FULL INTERVIEW: Jesse Palmer Says Taylor Frankie Paul Blew Up 'The Bachelorette' Format — 'She Kept Us on Our Toes'
The gamble that changed the show – and everyone in it.
With The Bachelorette set to enter uncharted territory under Taylor Frankie Paul’s lead, host Jesse Palmer says the upcoming season is unlike anything the franchise has attempted before.
Fresh off filming a cycle defined by unpredictability, emotional weight, and format-breaking moments, Palmer sat down with OK! Editor-in-Chief JACLYN ROTH to reflect on Taylor’s impact – and how guiding such a singular season prompted him to think back on his own post-NFL journey and career reinvention.
He also dished on life after football, career twists, and the gamble-filled choices that have shaped his second act. Reality TV fans… NFL fans… buckle up.
JACLYN: I have to ask about hosting The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. The season is coming up quickly, and everyone is excited because this is something new. I know the NDAs are locked, but what can you tease, and what excites you about this season?