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Jesse Palmer has been named as the new host of The Bachelor.

The former host, Chris Harrison, was released after a much-publicized racism scandal.

Palmer, a former contestant, says he’s humbled by the opportunity to serve as host of the show.

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Season 26 of The Bachelor is set to go into production within the coming weeks.

Do you like the selection of Jesse Palmer? Who else would have been a good host?

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