iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts have announced the launch of “Love Trapped,” a new investigative podcast series featuring Clayton Echard, known for his appearances on season 18 of The Bachelorette and season 26 of The Bachelor. The first two episodes are set to debut on February 26, 2026, with additional episodes released weekly on Thursdays.
The series focuses on a real-life paternity scandal involving Echard that brought him renewed public attention after his time on reality television. According to the announcement, “This cut-from-the-headlines tale takes audiences on a roller coaster of digital harassment, shocking citizen sleuths’ discoveries, and a livestream courtroom showdown that culminates in multiple criminal indictments.”
“Love Trapped” is hosted by Stephani Young, a former radio personality. It will include exclusive interviews with individuals connected to the case such as Echard’s ex-girlfriend Susie Evans, members of his family, media figures Reality Steve and Dave Neal, attorneys, another alleged victim, and others. The show aims to explore both the details at the center of the alleged scandal and broader questions about how society perceives such events.
Each episode will follow an investigative format. “The podcast will uncover new details of the crimes as they emerged, sit down with other victims who are willing to speak, and shine a spotlight on one of the biggest public scandals of 2026. Through first-person storytelling, expert insights, and investigative reporting, the series pieces the events together as host Stephani Young works to expose the truth,” according to producers.
“Love Trapped” is co-produced by Glass Podcasts and distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Episodes will be available via the iHeartRadio app and other major podcast platforms.
Glass Entertainment Group (GEG), which operates Glass Podcasts, was founded by journalist Nancy Glass. GEG specializes in unscripted content across various formats including television and podcasts. Several true crime podcasts from Glass have been adapted into docuseries for streaming services such as Paramount+, Hulu, Netflix, and Peacock.
