Clayton Echard Says 'I Wish I Never Would've Fallen in Love' Ahead of Dramatic 'Bachelor' Finale

Clayton Echard’s journey onThe Bacheloris almost over — but the road to get there appears to be quite rocky.

The ABC reality series provided a preview of the two-part finale after Tuesday’s episode, which sees Clayton “so broken” as he tries to navigate his final weeks with the women.

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In the clip, Clayton’s own father, Brian, even tells him he “screwed the pooch” in this situation. As a result, Clayton responds through a shaky voice: “I wish I never would’ve fallen in love.”

“I had no idea this was going to happen,” Clayton later tells his parents, which leads his dad to reply, “Don’t blame anyone but yourself.”

Clayton Echard.ABC/Pamela Littky

But the drama isn’t over just yet, as hostJesse Palmereventually visits Clayton to deliver some game-changing information. “I’ve got some news that I think is going to change everything for you,” says Jesse, 43.

Toward the teaser trailer’s end, Clayton admits: “I want to believe loves here, but I just don’t know what’s going to happen.”

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Previously teasing his season, Clayton opened up to PEOPLE aboutwhat he experienced throughout his rockyBachelorjourney. At the time, the former athlete admitted to being “cautiously optimistic” about the process.

“I just promised myself I would be transparent and not hold back. And I followed my heart,” he said. “I promised myself I wouldn’t fall in love with multiple women but I fell in love with three.”

Added Echard, “At that point, I accepted it but I realized I was going to have to stop using absolutes. I handled it to the best of my ability. It wasn’t perfect! I learned a lot of lessons. And that’s life.”

The Bachelor’s two-part finale airs Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

source: people.com