Bachelor in Paradise host, Jesse Palmer, appeared for an interview with New York Post, published on July 5, 2025. During the interview, when asked which NFL star he would love to see featured on the show, his response was Joe Burrow.
The interview happened ahead of the recent premiere of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10. The Bachelor franchise fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's return. It is scheduled to premiere on July 7, 2025.
In his interview, Jesse stated that he would like to see Joe because he was "slick" and suave. He also mentioned how the footballer was "mysterious."
"Joe Burrow. He's slick and suave. I think he's mysterious."
Bachelor in Paradise's Jesse Palmer shares his thoughts on potentially getting NFL star Joe Burrow on the show
In his recent exclusive interview with New York Post, Bachelor in Paradise host Jesse Palmer was asked who he would like to see on the show, as the Bachelor.
Jesse stated that it would be 28-year-old Joe Burrow, as he found him to be "mysterious." Fans must know the NFL star who has been a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and the highest-paid player.
Talking more about that, Jesse stated, Joe was slick and "suave." He also noted that Jesse could afford it, and that they might not have to "pay much." The host of Bachelor in Paradise also joked about how Joe bought a "Batmobile" recently.
"He can afford it. I don't think we would have to pay much. Honestly, we could just use his planes and his cars and his houses. I think he just bought a Batmobile, actually."
However, Jesse also noted how, because of Joe's rumoured relationship, he "wouldn't" agree to be participating in the dating reality show.
"I'm pretty sure he would not, but you know, we can dream," added Jesse Palmer.
The Bachelor franchise fans must remember how Jesse was the first professional athlete to be featured on The Bachelor. Later, he joined the show as the host in 2021.
Recalling his association with the dating show and his work on ESPN as a college football analyst, he has fans from both worlds — from the dating show as well as from the sports field.
"It's like a pie chart where it's normally dudes in football and women in The Bachelor...but then, sometimes you get people that are like, Hey, my wife and I both are football fans and both watch The Bachelor," said Jesse.
For the upcoming Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, fans will witness Jesse Palmer returning as the show's host. The reality show will feature participants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
Many of them have referred to Jesse as "an avatar who doesn't age." For that, Jesse responded, "living in the state of flight", and how it strengthens the nerves and lowers stress.
ABC will premiere Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 on July 7, 2025.