The world’s newest Bachelor is ready for love — and fans are eagerly watching along.Season 27 ofThe Bachelorpremiered Monday night withZach Shallcrossat helm after he self-eliminated inRachel Recchia’sseason ofThe Bachelorettelast year. On Tuesday’s episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast, Shallcross, 26, shared some insight into his first night’s choices — including why he picked Greer to receive the first impression rose.While many of the 30 women made memorable entrances on night one (who could forget Mercedes bringing along her pet pig Henry?) only one could getthat all-important first impression rose. And that went to medical sales rep Greer, 24, and Shallcross said he had a very good reason for it.“With Greer, she had this calming effect on me. I’m back at the mansion and there’s the cameras and I’m meeting 30 new women, and it’s a lot to take in,” Shallcross toldPEOPLE Every Dayhost Janine Rubenstein. “And so when you meet someone that can bring that comfort level and allow you to not be so caught up in your head — it was very relaxed with her.“Craig Sjodin/ABCThe first kiss of the night, however, went to Bailey, who Shallcross met during Recchia’sAfter the Final Rose live show, when five girls from his season made their introductions. However, shortly after she introduced herself on the live show, he forgot her name — so she exited the limo wearing a name tag to poke fun at the earlier awkward moment. Shallcross kissed her to make up for forgetting her name, which he said “felt right.““We had talked on stage and we had a moment to actually speak after the whole thing,” Shallcross explained on the podcast. “She just wanted to say hi and just express how excited she is for the season. Seeing her on night one, it was very comfortable and it was familiarity and I wanted her to know that I appreciate that. And she’s obviously beautiful.“RELATED PHOTOS: See All of Zach Schallcross’BachelorEliminations So FarWant to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Though the first season did kick offwith an early elimination and some tears, Shallcross said he’s not focused on drama and instead, “it’s all about the love.“As the season plays out, the tech executive promises he stays as determined as ever to find his “forever person,” and the season might just be the most emotional one yet, according to hostJesse Palmer.“If you’re someone that wants to watch true romance and see that journey to love, then it’s gonna be a great time,” Shallcross said. “With previous bachelors, it can go a little crazy and kind of the whole purpose can get put to the side of — maybe it’s not about the love or the relationship, it’s about something else. And with me it’s [about love] from the very beginning to the very end.“The Bachelorairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.PEOPLE Every Daycan be streamed daily on multiple platforms includingiHeartMedia,Apple podcasts,Spotify,Stitcher,Amazon Music.
The world’s newest Bachelor is ready for love — and fans are eagerly watching along.
Season 27 ofThe Bachelorpremiered Monday night withZach Shallcrossat helm after he self-eliminated inRachel Recchia’sseason ofThe Bachelorettelast year. On Tuesday’s episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast, Shallcross, 26, shared some insight into his first night’s choices — including why he picked Greer to receive the first impression rose.
While many of the 30 women made memorable entrances on night one (who could forget Mercedes bringing along her pet pig Henry?) only one could getthat all-important first impression rose. And that went to medical sales rep Greer, 24, and Shallcross said he had a very good reason for it.
“With Greer, she had this calming effect on me. I’m back at the mansion and there’s the cameras and I’m meeting 30 new women, and it’s a lot to take in,” Shallcross toldPEOPLE Every Dayhost Janine Rubenstein. “And so when you meet someone that can bring that comfort level and allow you to not be so caught up in your head — it was very relaxed with her.”
Craig Sjodin/ABC
The first kiss of the night, however, went to Bailey, who Shallcross met during Recchia’sAfter the Final Rose live show, when five girls from his season made their introductions. However, shortly after she introduced herself on the live show, he forgot her name — so she exited the limo wearing a name tag to poke fun at the earlier awkward moment. Shallcross kissed her to make up for forgetting her name, which he said “felt right.”
“We had talked on stage and we had a moment to actually speak after the whole thing,” Shallcross explained on the podcast. “She just wanted to say hi and just express how excited she is for the season. Seeing her on night one, it was very comfortable and it was familiarity and I wanted her to know that I appreciate that. And she’s obviously beautiful.”
RELATED PHOTOS: See All of Zach Schallcross’BachelorEliminations So Far
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
Though the first season did kick offwith an early elimination and some tears, Shallcross said he’s not focused on drama and instead, “it’s all about the love.”
As the season plays out, the tech executive promises he stays as determined as ever to find his “forever person,” and the season might just be the most emotional one yet, according to hostJesse Palmer.
“If you’re someone that wants to watch true romance and see that journey to love, then it’s gonna be a great time,” Shallcross said. “With previous bachelors, it can go a little crazy and kind of the whole purpose can get put to the side of — maybe it’s not about the love or the relationship, it’s about something else. And with me it’s [about love] from the very beginning to the very end.”
The Bachelorairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
PEOPLE Every Daycan be streamed daily on multiple platforms includingiHeartMedia,Apple podcasts,Spotify,Stitcher,Amazon Music.
source: people.com
