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. For more onThe Bachelor, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. In the clip, Clayton’s own father, Brian, even tells him he “screwed the pooch” in this situation.

Clayton Echard Says He Sometimes Regrets Joining 'The Bachelor' : 'What More Do You Want to See'

Clayton Echardis getting candid about being immersed in the world ofBachelorNation. Echard, 28, appeared on formerBachelorstarNick Viall’s podcast,The Viall Files, on Monday, opening about his decision to sign on to become the franchise’s 26th bachelor right after appearing on Michelle Young’s season ofThe Bachelorette, which aired in the fall last year. “I think the first three weeks of the show airing, I definitely thought that, because you just don’t know what to expect going into it,” Echard said when Viall, 41, had asked him if he regretted signing on to the show.

Clayton Echard Says He's Focusing on Himself After Susie Evans Split: 'I'm Not Mentally Healed'

Photo: Craig Sjodin/abc Clayton Echardisn’t quite ready to find love again. The formerBachelorstar, 29, opened up about focusing on himself followinghis splitwithSusie Evanslast month. “I’m not looking to date right now.I’m not mentally healed,” he told E! News. “I can’t even fathom seeing anybody in that light right now. And so, I think I’m really just taking this time to focus on myself.” “And I yeah, if I’m not healed, then I can’t allow anybody else to be a part of my life,” he continued.

Clayton Echard's Official 'Bachelor' Cast Is Announced — Meet the 31 Women Vying for His Heart

01of 32ABC/Pamela LittkyWithClayton Echard’sBachelorseason gearing up to premiere in a few weeks, there isn’t a better time than now to meet the women hoping to win his heart!The 28-year-old lead is a sales representative and former football player from Missouri. This year, he gained recognition as a contestant onMichelle Young’sBacheloretteseason. But he was eliminated in week 6.On Nov. 30, ABC announced Echard as the Bachelor for season 26. Recently, the reality star confirmed he “did find love” on the show.

Clayton Kershaw and His Wife Bring Their Four Children to Pitcher's Charity Ping Pong Tournament

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his family at the Ping Pong 4 Purpose 2023 event.Photo:Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Kershaw’s Challenge Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Kershaw’s Challenge Los Angeles Dodgers pitching aceClayton Kershawstepped off the mound for a worthy cause — and brought his family along. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, 35, who is having a successful regular season so far with the team, attended a charity ping pong tournament Thursday at Dodger Stadium with his adorable family – wife Ellen Kershaw and their kids Cali, Chance, Charley, and Cooper.