After 29 seasons on the air,The Bachelorwill be coming back for a milestone season on ABC, but executives at the network are undergoing major changes after dealing with troubles within the franchise. AfterJenn Tran’s season ofThe Bacheloretteaired,ABC put that spin-off on hold. ThenGrant Ellis' season ofThe Bachelorfaced criticism over the way he handled his role as the lead, as well as low ratings.
The Bachelor season 30 has been ordered by ABC for the 2025-2025 TV season with one big change.
According toDeadline,The Bachelorseason 30 has been ordered by ABC for the 2025-2026 TV season; it is expected to air in mid-season, like normal. While a lead hasn’t been announced yet, the network is already making massive changes for the originalBachelorNation series, like bringing a new showrunner on board.
Scott Teti, who’s the showrunner forBachelor In Paradise, is now in chargeofThe Bachelor. Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner were the previous showrunners, but they left after the show was accused of harboring a toxic workplace environment.
What The Bachelor’s Renewal Means For Franchise
Scott Teti Needs To Reinvigorate The Bachelor
WhileBachelor In ParadiseandThe Golden Bachelorare up next for ABC,there had been speculation about whetherThe Bachelorwould even be renewed at all. Over the past several months, the franchise has taken quite a tumble in terms of its place in the world of reality TV and especially reality dating shows.
While other series likeLove Is BlindandLove Islandhave risen up the ranks and become fan-favorites, theBachelorfranchise has, unfortunately, started withering away.ABC has tried to reinvigorate the franchise with new spin-offs likeThe Golden BachelorandThe Golden Bachelorette, but they clearly haven’t helped the OG show regain its former glory, especially after Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist got divorced very quickly after their live TV wedding.
Our Take on The Bachelor Season 30 Renewal
The Bachelor Might Change Up Its Format
Scott will have a heavy burden to carry amid all of these troubleswithin the franchise. Fortunately, what he has going for him is the fact that the show he’s currently running,Bachelor In Paradise, is considered one of the best spin-offs. The upcomingBachelor In Paradiseseason 10will see some big changes, including adding contestants from theGoldenspin-offs.
While it’s too early to tell if that format change will work or not,at least Scott is willing to try something new, and maybe he can bring that energy and mentality toThe Bachelor. Scott also has experience working on such shows asMarried At First Sight,Summer HouseandClaim To Fame, so he’ll have to lean into what he knows best to attempt to reinvigorateThe Bachelor.
