‘The Bachelor’: Wells Adams Admits ‘I Wanted that Job’ After Jesse Palmer Was Named Host Chris Harrison’s Replacement
Former Bachelor lead Jesse Palmer was named Chris Harrison’s replacement to host the popular TV show. Wells Adams, who has worked for the Bachelor franchise for years, expressed disappointment that he was not offered the job. Here’s what Wells said and what his future with the franchise looks like now.
Jesse Palmer was named Chris Harrison’s replacement as the host of ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’
In September, it was announced that 43-year-old Jesse Palmer, not Wells Adams, will take over Chris Harrison’s role hosting season 26 of The Bachelor. He will also likely continue to host future seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
Jesse starred as the lead bachelor in season 5 of the hit TV dating show, which aired nearly two decades ago in 2004. He previously worked as an NFL quarterback and television broadcaster. He is the host of ABC’s The Ultimate Surfer and used to host ABC’s The Proposal.
Chris Harrison left the Bachelor franchise after defending racist photos of season 25 contestant Rachel Kirkconnell. Harrison has since apologized for his remarks.
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ bartender Wells Adams said ‘I wanted that job’ in response to the news that Jesse Palmer will replace Chris Harrison
37-year-old Wells Adams, who has worked for the Bachelor franchise for years, revealed that he was a bit disappointed that he didn’t land the hosting gig after Chris Harrison’s departure from the show.
However, Wells respects the network’s decision. “But I was never the Bachelor, so I understood the decision,” he told Us Weekly on Dec. 7.
He also shared that he knows Jesse Palmer and can see why the former Bachelor lead was chosen for the job. “I also know Jesse really well, I’ve worked with him before. So I get him being the host, he was the Bachelor [so it] totally makes sense. You know, I’m happy [for him].”
But Wells still shared that he wanted the gig, which he described as “the best job in the world.” He said, “I wanted that job, come on. It’s the best job in the world. You fly around, you say three words, [give] last rose [and] get outta here.”
Wells Adams is hoping to become the host of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
Despite not being asked to host The Bachelor, Wells is still holding out hope for Bachelor in Paradise.
Wells first appeared on the Bachelor franchise in 2016 as a contestant on the 12th season of The Bachelorette, where he competed for the heart of real estate developer JoJo Fletcher.
He then appeared on season 3 of Bachelor in Paradise, and returned for seasons 4-7 of Bachelor in Paradise as the hotel bartender, replacing Jorge Moreno. Wells has been in a relationship with Modern Family star Sarah Hyland since 2017, and they got engaged in 2019.
Chris Harrison’s replacement for Bachelor in Paradise has not been announced yet, with a series of rotating guests, including Lance Bass and David Spade, hosting season 7 in 2021.
Wells might land the role, as he said, “There’s no host for Paradise yet, so we’ll see.”
