Clayton Echard

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Personality • Football Player

Birth Date: April 29, 1993

Age: 31 years old

Partners: Susie Evans

Clayton Echard, born on April 29, 1993, in Eureka, Missouri, is an American television personality and former football player. He gained prominence as a contestant on season 18 of "The Bachelorette" and later as the lead on season 26 of "The Bachelor."

Echard appeared on Michelle Young's season of "The Bachelorette" in 2021 but was eliminated in week six. He was later announced as the lead for season 26 of "The Bachelor," which premiered in January 2022. During the finale, he chose Susie Evans, but she initially rejected him. They later rekindled their relationship but announced their split in September 2022. ​

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