Bachelor: Jesse Palmer Thinks On-Set Psychologists Are Very Necessary
The newest host of The Bachelor, Jesse Palmer, shared about the importance of psychologists for the series' cast. After Chris Harrison's departure from the franchise, ABC has been in search of the best candidate (or candidates) to take over the role of host for the popular reality dating series. From celebrity host appearances on Bachelor In Paradise to Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe taking over hosting duties on The Bachelorette, the franchise has gone through a season of transition over the past year.
While finding a host for the series has been integral to the success of The Bachelor, the franchise has also had a number of complaints about the cast's mental health while on the show. Former bachelor Clayton Echard has shared about his mental health struggles while on the series, specifically mentioning his body dysmorphia and stress from fan criticism. Colton Underwood has also shared about his grievances with the series in regard to mental health, lacking support after being on The Bachelor. Now a topic of conversation, the cast appears to be opening up about the complications of the series and the impact this has on their mental health and well-being.
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According to Showbiz CheatSheet, Jesse talked about the franchise hiring psychological professionals and how necessary they are for the leads, contestants and everyone involved. With intense schedules and even worse comments from fans, being a lead or contestant within the franchise is no easy task. Jesse explained that the franchise has «psychologists always there in the moment talking to the Bachelor and Bachelorette and contestants to keep everyone as mentally healthy as possible.»
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