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The Hollywood Reporter argues the Bachelor franchise should be retired in light of Taylor Frankie Paul’s guilty plea for aggravated assault and a long trail of on- and off-screen controversies. The piece notes ABC/Warner Bros promoted a season centered on Paul despite knowing about her past, highlights past scandals and toxic workplace rumors, and points to declining ratings and lack of diversity as evidence the franchise is beyond repair.
Jenn Tran, a 26-year-old aspiring physician assistant from Miami, will make history as the first Asian woman to lead ABC’s “The Bachelorette” in its 21-year history. Reflecting on the milestone, Tran expressed gratitude and a desire to inspire others through her journey. The former “Bachelor” contestant is ready to find love and be the main character of her own story, as the franchise continues to diversify its lead cast.
ABC's "Golden Wedding" featuring the marriage of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist garnered 5.22 million total viewers and a .63 rating among adults 18-49, falling behind the season finale's 6.1 million viewers. The wedding, officiated by contestant Susan Noles, saw Turner expressing heartfelt vows. The show outperformed the fall season average by 8% in total viewers and 5% in the key demo, with social media interactions topping the season finale by 7%.
The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, age 72, was expected to bring a refreshing change to the typical drama-filled reality dating show. However, he ended up following the same pattern as previous contestants, struggling to make a decision between two women and ultimately breaking one's heart. Despite his age and good nature, Gerry fell victim to the pitfalls of the Bachelor franchise, proving that age doesn't necessarily mean wisdom when it comes to navigating reality TV relationships.
Former Bachelor host Chris Harrison and producer Lauren Zima tied the knot in two weddings, one in Napa Valley and another in Austin. The Napa Valley ceremony was intimate, while the Austin celebration included Bachelor franchise alums. The couple decided to have two ceremonies to ensure they had meaningful moments with their closest family and friends. Harrison's daughter serenaded them during the reception, and the couple shared their love and admiration for each other. Harrison was previously married to Gwen Harrison for 18 years before their split in 2012.
ABC is set to premiere "The Golden Bachelor," a spin-off of the Bachelor franchise that features an older gentleman searching for love. After three years of soliciting applications from seniors looking for love, the network has finally announced the first star of the show. While the premiere date is yet to be revealed, the show promises to showcase a new kind of love story with contestants who have a lifetime of experience. Fans are eager to see how the older contestants will navigate the Bachelor bubble and whether the show will include the usual drama and romantic dates. "The Golden Bachelor" is set to air this fall on ABC.