Former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard is getting some justice ... 'cause the woman who falsely claimed she was pregnant with his twins has been sentenced to jail.
Laura Owens was sentenced Friday to 30 days behind bars and seven years of probation after pleading guilty to four felonies stemming from fake pregnancy claims involving the reality TV star and another man.
Owens could face up to 12 years in prison if she violates her probation.
Chris Harrison is heading back to the dating game ... and his new FOX Nation show is buying airtime on ABC stations to get the word out, years after his messy exit from the network's "Bachelor" franchise.
TMZ has learned FOX Nation will run promos on several ABC stations to promote "The Vow" during its upcoming premiere week. The promos will run during "Grey's Anatomy" on November 12 in nearly a dozen markets -- including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas.
The ABC connection is particularly interesting given Chris' nasty departure from the network's "Bachelor" franchise in 2021, when the longtime host faced backlash after defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell amid controversy over photos showing her attending an antebellum-themed fraternity formal.
Chris Harrison's new dating show is sparking a nasty back-and-forth between Fox Nation and Warner Bros. TV ... with Fox firing back after 'Bachelor' producers took issue with "The Vow."
Here's the deal ... Warner Bros. lawyers sent Fox Nation a cease-and-desist, claiming Chris' new show is trying to ride on the coattails of "The Bachelor" ... taking issue with some visuals in a new promo for "The Vow."
In their response, obtained by TMZ, Fox Nation says ... "While FOX Nation respects the intellectual property rights of others, you wrongly assume that Warner Bros. holds any rights whatsoever in a falling roses motif or in the words 'The Bachelor' when used colloquially to describe a single man.”
Former 'Bachelor' host Chris Harrison is heading back to TV to help a lucky guy find true -- and traditional -- love ... five years after he left the ABC franchise ... and he's shading his old gig in the promo for his new job.
FOX Nation just announced their new original dating series "Chris Harrison's The Vow" will debut on Nov. 11 ... and Chris takes a slight jab at his old bosses in the teaser.
With Chris behind the matchmaking helm ... the show will focus on 30-year-old bachelor Jace Cates -- who will test his compatibility with 10 women across shared values, communication, and faith.
Chris says, "Roses fade, true love lasts forever."
Former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard is finally getting some vindication ... because the woman who falsely claimed she was pregnant with his twins has pleaded guilty to fraud.
Laura Owens pleaded guilty Friday to four felonies tied to fake pregnancy claims involving Echard and another man, according to The Arizona Republic.
Owens admitted to two counts of fraudulent schemes and artifices, one count of perjury and one count of taking another person's identity.
Melissa Rycroft pleaded guilty in her DWI case in Texas ... and she won't spend another day in jail.
The former 'Bachelor' and "Dancing with the Stars" alum was sentenced last week after reaching a plea deal ... with a judge formally signing off on the agreement Monday ... according to court docs obtained by Us Weekly.
Rycroft was sentenced to 20 months probation, instead of 280 days in jail ... and ordered to pay roughly $2,000 in fines and court costs. She'll also have to complete 36 hours of community service, take a DWI education course, and undergo a substance abuse evaluation.
Courtney Robertsonwants monthly checks from her estranged husband Humberto Preciado ... she's seeking child support and spousal support in their divorce.
According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, "The Bachelor" alum says the marriage is "irretrievably broken" and there's no hope of reconciliation.
Courtney's asking the judge to order Humberto to shell out child support for their 3 young kids – sons Joaquin and Gabriel, plus daughter Paloma. The kids are between 2 and 6 years old.
Courtney is filing for divorce, she told People ... calling it a "difficult decision" and "one of the hardest seasons" of her life.
She went on, "While this isn’t the future I envisioned for our family, I believe choosing peace and a healthy, stable environment for my children is the right path forward. I remain committed to co-parenting with kindness and respect."
Peter Weber is firing back after former "Bachelor" producer Julie LaPlaca claimed in her new memoir the two hooked up while his season was still airing ... telling TMZ he's deeply disappointed she chose to publicly reveal what he says were private moments.
Peter tells TMZ in a statement ... "I just find it ironic that Julie is coming out with a book all about finding your truth and searching for love, when the entire time I was trying to do just that on my season of 'The Bachelor,' with her as my main confidant and guide throughout the process, her actions said otherwise."
He continues ... "I am by no means a victim in all of this. I'm a grown man who is responsible for all of my actions, and I know that. That being said, going through an experience like I did involved a certain level of trust being given to people I really didn't know that much about at the time."
Former "Bachelor" Peter Weberallegedly hooked up with his main producer when his season was still airing ... and just days before rekindling his flame with Kelley Flanagan.
The bombshell claim comes courtesy of former "Bachelor" producer Julie LaPlaca, who spills all the behind-the-scenes tea in her new memoir, "The Love Producer," where she says the longtime friendship between her and Pilot Pete turned romantic in early 2020, when speculation first cropped up.
According to Julie, the two slept together after Peter's engagement to Hannah Ann Slusshad already imploded off-camera ... with their alleged hookup taking place at his parents' house while the show was still airing. She even compares the night to a real-life Fantasy Suite.
'Bachelorette' alum DeAnna Pappas claims she's been living off her savings since losing her job in 2025 ... something she revealed in new docs filed in her never-ending divorce battle with her ex-husband, Stephen Stagliano.
DeAnna filed an income and expense declaration in the court battle, claiming her average monthly income from her work as a flight attendant is $2,618.
She said her work is not consistent at the moment. DeAnna added that she is paid $1,500 per month by Stephen as spousal support. DeAnna said she earned $0 from her podcast last month.
Before this kiddo from Birmingham, Alabama, was on reality television, she was soaking up the summer sun, rockin' her purple swimsuit ... and competing in beauty pageants.
The blondie in question appeared on Colton Underwood's season of "The Bachelor," but she found love on "Bachelor in Paradise."
"The Bachelorette" star DeAnna Pappas' ex-husband, Stephen Stagliano, denies he committed fraud or intentionally concealed assets from her in their divorce ... TMZ has learned.
In court docs, Stephen fired back at DeAnna’s claims that he withdrew a bunch of money from his retirement account, which she was owed a cut of.
Stephen admits he withdrew money from the account, but said he needed it to pay living expenses, including bills for his kids. He said he did not believe and was not aware he "was violating the court’s orders or acting improperly.”
Casting for the next 'Bachelor' is in overdrive ... and among the men under consideration to be the next face of the franchise are contestants from Taylor Frankie Paul's shelved 'Bachelorette' season.
A source with knowledge tells TMZ ... an undisclosed number of guys from TFP's run are definitely being eyed ... and dual auditions are ongoing for both the next leading man -- and his group of would-be singles. The hunt for the next 'Bachelor' leading lad kicked off a few weeks ago.
A production source tells us ... shooting "The Bachelor" Season 30 may be pushed until next Janurary -- it usually shoots in the fall, but nothing is set in stone. Even if production is pushed ... we're told the show is still expected to premiere in early 2027, as previously announced.
