The Bachelor — Season 27
After making a memorable impression—and a bittersweet exit—on Gabby and Rachel’s season of "The Bachelorette," Zach Shallcross is ready to embark on his own search for lasting love as the new Bachelor. This 26-year-old tech executive from Anaheim Hills, California, charmed viewers with his genuine nature, understated humor, and sincere desire for a meaningful connection. Rooted in family values—he balances life between Texas and Orange County—Zach’s upbringing, shaped by his parents' enduring 30+ year marriage, has instilled in him a deep appreciation for true love, and he hopes to find a partnership that reflects their example.
Zach found himself among thirty women, each with a hopeful heart and a desire for connection.
Zach persists in forging his own course, resolving to offer each of the twenty women an opportunity to advance their pursuits of love. For his inaugural individual date, Zach departs on a helicopter journey to his hometown.
In a pivotal week, Zach grants two women the extraordinary experience of intimate dates. These are no ordinary encounters; they involve encounters with creatures from the distant past, followed by a romantic musical performance.
Seeking love, Zach embarks on an international journey, beginning with a deep-sea dive and an adventure across the rugged terrain of the Bahamian coast, drawn to its romantic shores.
With the remaining women, Zach journeyed to London for another week brimming with possibility. He found himself unexpectedly confronted with a situation unlike any he had encountered before, one that held the potential to fundamentally resh…
In Tallinn, Estonia, Zach seeks to reclaim lost moments, participating in a spirited local contest to gauge the resilience of a single connection. He also ventures into unfamiliar territory with a visit to a nude sauna, and seeks assistance…
Budapest, Hungary, holds a particular significance this week as Zach anticipates visits from family and friends. Following a week of picturesque vistas, encounters with enigmatic mentalists, and flights in a hot air balloon, he draws nearer…
Zachary returned to the United States, embarking on a journey across the country to visit the families of the four women who remained in his life, traveling to their respective hometowns.
Zach's past loves gather to dissect the season's most memorable moments and its most heated controversies. He faces a barrage of questions, offering glimpses into intimate, overnight dates. And then, a life-altering announcement is made.
A palpable sense of affection settles over the group as Zach and the final three women journey to Krabi, Thailand.
Zachary presented Gabi and Kaity to his family. A live studio audience observed as Jesse Palmer sat with Zachary and his three remaining contestants, poised to witness the emotional culmination of his season.
