Zach Shallcross, who fell for Rachel Recchia during the 2022 season of the Bachelorette before breaking things off with her, has been named the Bachelor for season 27. Zach says there was “a lack of communication” throughout his time with Rachel, and he prides himself on having communication. Rachel has been supportive of the network’s choice to give Zach another shot at love and says she thinks he is a great pick for the Bachelor.
Bachelor Zach Shallcross’ search for love will be tied to his previous relationship with Bachelorette Rachel, as he felt a lack of communication from her during their time together on the show.
Zach Shallcross, who appeared on season 19 of The Bachelorette, will be the star of ABC’s The Bachelor season 27. Zach first met Rachel Recchia during their season, and the pair hit it off. However, after their fantasy suite date, Zach broke things off, citing Rachel’s inauthenticity behind closed doors. During a recent interview with Us Weekly, Zach revealed that there was a lack of communication throughout his time with Rachel, and he’s made it his mission to be more communicative in his search for love as The Bachelor.
Rachel has been supportive of Zach’s selection as The Bachelor. She told The Hollywood Reporter that she thinks he’s an excellent pick and that she and her friend Gabby Windey are both supporting him as the lead. Despite their rocky past, Zach revealed to Us Weekly that he has more empathy for Rachel now that he’s the one handing out the roses. He acknowledged that being on the show can be challenging and that contestants can do and say things that they wouldn’t normally do.
The Bachelor season 27 will premiere on ABC on January 23, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET. Zach and Rachel spoke about their split during interviews with Us Weekly, and both expressed their support for one another. Rachel told the publication that she thought Zach was going to do a great job as The Bachelor and that the experience could be worth it if he follows his heart.
