Palmer reached broader public fame as the star of the fifth season of the American reality television series The Bachelor in 2004. He was the first non-American bachelor to appear on the show. A memorable moment occurred during the first Rose Ceremony, when he mistakenly called the wrong name. Ultimately, he selected Jessica Bowlin from among the 25 contestants. However, the couple’s relationship ended a few months after the season finale, with Palmer confirming the split in June 2004 during an appearance on "Extra."
Palmer has stated that his motivation for participating in the show was to meet someone who was interested in him as a person, not just as a former football player. He expressed appreciation for the idea that the contestants knew little about him prior to joining the show. Despite having no on-camera experience at the time, he was open-minded about the process and desired authenticity in relationships, emphasizing qualities like honesty, sincerity, and genuineness.
Following his Bachelor fame, Palmer had brief acting and hosting roles on television. He appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Season 7, “Design”) as a fictional baseball player, Don Lacey. He also hosted the first two seasons of Food Network Canada’s Recipe to Riches. After two seasons, he was succeeded by actor Carlo Rota.
Palmer joined ABC's Good Morning America in May 2015 as a "Special Contributor," appearing regularly on segments involving sports, lifestyle, and entertainment topics. He has continued to diversify his television presence since then, maintaining a steady media career.
Since his reality TV appearance, Palmer has largely kept his personal life private. When asked about relationships and marriage, he has humorously stated that he is "married to his work" and has no immediate plans to settle down. Unlike many public figures, he has remained discreet about his romantic life.
Palmer’s estimated net worth is around $4 million. He previously lived in Hoboken, New Jersey, before relocating to Orlando, Florida. Today, he continues his role as co-host of “College Football Live” on ESPN and remains a well-known figure in the world of sports broadcasting.
Return to the previous page| Date of Birth: | 05-10-1978 |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Birth Place: | Toronto, Canada |
| Alma Mater: | St. Pius X High School, University of Florida |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Profession: | Football Player (Retired), Sports Commentator |
| Children: | None |
| Net Worth: | $4 Million |
| Birth Sign: | Libra |
| Girlfriend: | Jessica Bowling |
| Ethnicity: | English |
| Birth Date: | 5 Oct, 1978 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player Sports commentator |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Toronto |
| residence: | Hoboken Ottawa Toronto |
| Education: | University of Florida St. Pius X High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian player of American football, sports broadcaster born 1978 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
