The latest season of “The Bachelor” is in full swing, with Clayton Echard leading the charge.

“I handled it to the best of my ability.

It wasn’t perfect!

Clayton Echard smiles at an event

I learned a lot of lessons.

And that’s life,” he said.

As the Washington native pointed out, “We don’t have any real preconceived notions about Clayton.

Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici pose on the red carpet together

We know he’s a nice guy.

We know he’s funny.

He gets along with other guys.”