History of Jesse Palmer in Timeline
Jesse Palmer is a Canadian television personality, sports commentator, and former professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Florida Gators before a five-season NFL career with the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. He also spent part of a season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes.
October 5, 1978: Jesse Palmer Born
On October 5, 1978, Jesse James Palmer was born. He is a Canadian television personality, sports commentator, and former professional football quarterback.
1997: Attended University of Florida
In 1997, Jesse Palmer accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
1998: Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll
In 1998, Jesse Palmer was named to the Southeastern Conference’s academic honor roll.
1999: Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll
In 1999, Jesse Palmer was named to the Southeastern Conference’s academic honor roll.
2000: Played for Florida Gators until 2000
From 1997 to 2000, Jesse Palmer played for coach Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football team.
2000: Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll
In 2000, Jesse Palmer was named to the Southeastern Conference’s academic honor roll.
2001: Graduated from the University of Florida
In 2001, Jesse Palmer graduated from the University of Florida with two undergraduate degrees.
2001: Drafted by Montreal Alouettes
In 2001, Jesse Palmer had been drafted 15th overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2001 CFL draft.
2001: Drafted by New York Giants
In 2001, Jesse Palmer was selected by the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round (125th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL draft.
2002: Played in two games for the Giants
In 2002, Jesse Palmer played in two games as a quarterback for the New York Giants.
2004: Cast as The Bachelor
In 2004, Jesse Palmer was cast as the Bachelor on the fifth season of the reality television series, The Bachelor.
September 3, 2005: Cut by the Giants
On September 3, 2005, Jesse Palmer was cut by the New York Giants after a four-year stint as a backup quarterback.
September 2005: Ottawa Renegades Interest
In September 2005, the Ottawa Renegades tried to acquire Jesse Palmer as their top quarterback.
November 1, 2005: Signed by the San Francisco 49ers
On November 1, 2005, Jesse Palmer was signed by the San Francisco 49ers after working out with the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders.
2005: Analyst for CSTV
In late 2005, Jesse Palmer became a game and studio analyst for CSTV.
2005: Cut from Giants
Jesse Palmer played for the New York Giants from 2001 until he was cut before the start of the 2005 season.
2005: Color Commentator for Fox
Late in the 2005 season, Jesse Palmer was a color commentator for Fox for two games.
March 2006: Re-signed by the 49ers
In March 2006, Jesse Palmer was re-signed by the San Francisco 49ers during the off-season.
August 29, 2006: Released by the 49ers
On August 29, 2006, Jesse Palmer was released by the San Francisco 49ers toward the end of training camp.
September 11, 2006: Signed to Montreal Alouettes
On September 11, 2006, Jesse Palmer signed with the Montreal Alouettes to their developmental roster.
November 26, 2006: Color Commentator for Fox
On November 26, 2006, Jesse Palmer returned to the booth as a color commentator for Fox.
2006: Played for Montreal Alouettes
In 2006, Jesse Palmer spent half of the season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
2006: Worked NFL games for Fox
In 2006, Jesse Palmer worked NFL games for Fox.
April 25, 2007: Analyst and Commentator for NFL Network
On April 25, 2007, Jesse Palmer appeared on the NFL Network as an analyst and commentator for the weekend's NFL draft.
May 24, 2007: Announced retirement from CFL
On May 24, 2007, Jesse Palmer announced his retirement from the Canadian Football League to pursue a broadcasting career with Fox.
2007: Retired from CFL
In 2007, Jesse Palmer retired from the CFL before the start of the season to pursue a broadcasting career.
2009: Studio analyst for 2009 Rose Bowl
In 2009, Jesse Palmer was the ESPN analyst for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
March 12, 2014: Named lead game announcer for SEC Network
On March 12, 2014, ESPN named Jesse Palmer and Brent Musburger as the lead game announcers for the forthcoming SEC Network.
May 19, 2015: Joined Good Morning America
On May 19, 2015, Jesse Palmer joined Good Morning America as a "Special Contributor".
August 2017: Left Good Morning America
In August 2017, Jesse Palmer left Good Morning America to host the newly launched DailyMailTV.
2017: Met Emely Fardo
In 2017, Jesse Palmer met his wife, Brazilian photographer and model Emely Fardo, at a boxing class.
2017: Worked with John Saunders until 2017
Jesse Palmer worked for ESPN as a studio analyst and frequently appeared with John Saunders until 2017.
2017: Hosted Holiday Baking Championship
Since 2017, Jesse Palmer has hosted the Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network.
September 2018: Spokesman for Rooms To Go
In September 2018, Jesse Palmer began doing commercials as a spokesman for retail furniture chain Rooms To Go, and also became host of The Proposal on ABC.
2018: Hosted The Proposal
In 2018, Jesse Palmer hosted the kickoff season of The Proposal on ABC.
August 14, 2020: Replaced on DailyMailTV
On August 14, 2020, the producers of DailyMailTV announced that Thomas Roberts was replacing Jesse Palmer for the show's fourth season.
2020: Married Emely Fardo in Connecticut
In 2020, Jesse Palmer married Brazilian photographer and model Emely Fardo in Connecticut.
2020: Departure from DailyMailTV
Jesse Palmer hosted DailyMailTV from 2017 to 2020.
2021: Hosted The Ultimate Surfer and became host of The Bachelor
In 2021, Jesse Palmer hosted the inaugural season of ABC's show The Ultimate Surfer and became the new host of The Bachelor, Season 26.
2021: Named Host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette
In 2021, Jesse Palmer was named as the permanent host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
2022: Second Wedding in France
In 2022, Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo had a second wedding at Château De La Gaude in France after pandemic restrictions eased.
October 2023: Spokesman for Avocados from Mexico
In October 2023, Jesse Palmer became the spokesman for Avocados from Mexico.
2023: Host of Spring Baking Championship
In 2023, Jesse Palmer began hosting Spring Baking Championship.
2023: ESPN analyst for 2023 Orange Bowl
In 2023, Jesse Palmer was the ESPN analyst for the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida.
2023: Host of The Golden Bachelor
Jesse Palmer is currently host of The Bachelor franchises, including The Golden Bachelor, the first season of which aired in Fall of 2023.
January 2024: Daughter Born
In January 2024, Jesse Palmer and his wife Emely Fardo welcomed their daughter.
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