Former NFL QB Jesse Palmer Was Forced to Reveal He’s Been Married for Over a Year

Jesse Palmer is a married man, sorry Bachelor contestant hopefuls.

The 43-year-old former NFL quarterback confirmed this week that he got married back in June 2020 after postponing their Provence, France, nuptials.

“We were only able to invite a small group of close friends that live in the greater NYC area, and that were in quarantine at the time,” the duo said in a statement to People on Monday, reposting photos from their wedding via Instagram. “We had a lovely afternoon and look forward to celebrating our love with our parents and immediate families all together soon! Big or small, wedding party or not, we feel so grateful and lucky to have found each other!”

The Bachelor's Jesse Palmer and Model Emely Fardo Are Married: We're 'Lucky to Have Found Each Other' https://t.co/SuvyJcvnZB

— People (@people) October 4, 2021

So why did Jesse all of a sudden announce he was a married man?

ABC announced Palmer will be the new host of season 26 of The Bachelor.

Former NFL QB Jesse Palmer to Replace Chris Harrison as The Bachelor Host https://t.co/DJbF4HKiR8

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) September 29, 2021

Which is exactly why he had to let everyone know, just in case some ladies were coming for him.

See the scoop below via Deuxmoi:

Amazing how much effort goes into the casting for the Bachelor.

Like any of the girls are there for the right reasons…

Back off ladies, Jesse is spoken for.

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