Clayton Echard Says ‘Perfect Match’ Edit Omits Context on Rachel Recchia

Clayton Echard, reality TV personality and former Bachelor, expressed dissatisfaction with how his relationship with Rachel Recchia was portrayed on Netflix's Perfect Match Season 3. Although he enjoyed the experience and was hopeful when Rachel joined the show, he felt the edit lacked context and did not accurately reflect the progression or nuances of their interactions. Clayton initially matched with Juliette Porter but shifted focus to Rachel, an ex from his Bachelor season, reigniting past feelings before realizing through conversations and intuition that they were not compatible. He acknowledged the limitations producers face with episode time constraints but emphasized that his connection with Rachel was more complex than shown. Clayton accepted responsibility for his role but wished the portrayal had been more reflective of the true dynamics. This candid reflection came during an appearance on The Viall Files podcast following the show's airing.