Clayton Echard
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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DailyMailTV
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2017
Live with Kelly and Ryan
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2017
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream
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2003
The BachelorStream
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2002
Good Morning America
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News aboutClayton Echard
Why Are ‘Bachelor’s Clayton Echard & Gabby Windey Fighting? Their Breakup & New Feud
‘The Bachelor’ Star Clayton Echard Slams Ex Gabby Windey for ‘Bullying’ Him
11 Shocking ‘Bachelor’ & ‘Bachelorette’ Endings, Ranked
7 Wildest Bachelor Nation Fantasy Suite Controversies, Ranked
Bachelor Nation Look-Alikes: Hannah & Susie, Rachel & Juliana, & More
11 ‘Bachelor’ Stars Who Didn’t Get Engaged at the Final Rose Ceremony
Bachelor Nation Stars Who’ve Written Books: Hannah Brown, Nick Viall & More
‘The Bachelor’ Couples Through the Years: Where Are They Now?
‘Bachelor’ Exes Clayton Echard & Rachel Recchia Reunite (VIDEO)
Has ‘The Bachelor’ Franchise Traded Fantasy for Emotional Turmoil?
Best Lines of the Week (March 11-17): ‘You’re Not as Strong as You Think’
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Clayton Echard & Susie Evans Talk ‘Bachelor’ Backlash & Their Road-Trip Future (VIDEO)
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‘The Bachelor’ Finale, Pt. 2: Did Clayton Find His Happily Ever After? (RECAP)
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‘The Bachelor’ Finale, Pt. 1: Clayton’s Choice Brings Broken Hearts & Second Chances (RECAP)
Will Clayton End Up With Anyone at the End of His ‘Bachelor’ Season? (POLL)
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‘The Bachelor’: A Surprise Dealbreaker Leads to a Fantasy Suite Meltdown (RECAP)
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‘The Bachelor: Women Tell All’: Fan Favorites and Villains Spill the Tea (RECAP)
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‘The Bachelor’: Emotions, L-Bombs & a Tough Dad on Hometown Dates (RECAP)
Who From Clayton’s ‘Bachelor’ Season Should Be the Next ‘Bachelorette’? (POLL)
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‘The Bachelor’: Clayton Picks His Final 4 Ahead of Hometowns (RECAP)
Best Lines of the Week (February 11-17): ‘It’s … Not a Rumor’
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‘The Bachelor’ Episode 6: One Villain Falls as Another Arises (RECAP)
Who Will Make It Through the ‘Bachelor’ 2-on-1, Shanae or Genevieve? (POLL)
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Jesse Palmer on Staying Out of Clayton’s ‘Bachelor’ Drama: ‘His Decisions Have to Be His Decisions’ (VIDEO)
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‘The Bachelor’ Episode 5: Toronto, Romance & an Oscar-Worthy Performance (RECAP)
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‘The Bachelor’ Episode 4: Shanae Continues to Stir the Pot (RECAP)
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‘The Bachelor’ Episode 3: The Reign of Shanae Continues (RECAP)
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‘The Bachelor’ 2022 Episode 2: Cassidy and Shanae vs. The House (RECAP)
How to Follow Clayton’s ‘Bachelor’ Contestants on Instagram
What Did You Think of Host Jesse Palmer in ‘The Bachelor’ Premiere? (POLL)
‘The Bachelor’ 2022 Premiere: Clayton’s Journey Begins With a Rose Refusal (RECAP)
Get to Know Clayton Echard’s 31 ‘Bachelor’ Season 26 Contestants (PHOTOS)
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‘The Bachelor’ Star Clayton Echard Wins Us Over With His Honesty (VIDEO)
Did the New ‘Bachelor’ Promo Spoil Clayton Echard’s Final 3 Women?
Clayton Echard Is Officially Your Next ‘Bachelor — First Look at Season 26 (VIDEO)
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