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Trista Sutter, the first Bachelorette, spoke about the ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul controversy, calling the situation a very sad moment for The Bachelor franchise as ABC paused or cancelled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season; she expressed support for Paul and fans while acknowledging the franchise has faced tough mistakes and a financial hit.
The Bachelor franchise faced backlash for casting Taylor Frankie Paul, who previously starred on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and has a criminal background; ABC canceled her Bachelorette season days before premiere amid ongoing investigations and a wave of social-media scrutiny, raising questions about casting standards and the show's future.
Joe Amabile says the Bachelor franchise isn’t dead after Taylor Frankie Paul’s The Bachelorette season 22 was canceled, suggesting it will return—likely as The Bachelor—amid a newly renovated Bachelor Mansion and ongoing public discussion, with Taylor’s domestic-violence case and ABC’s cancellation shaping the broader conversation.
Rachel Lindsay argues the Bachelor franchise is permanently tainted by Taylor Frankie Paul’s domestic-violence controversy, with ABC pulling The Bachelorette season 22 and growing scrutiny that could erode viewer trust in the brand.
An opinion piece arguing ABC’s casting of Taylor Frankie Paul as The Bachelorette is a misstep that weaponizes cross-franchise dynamics from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and MomTok, undermines the show’s premise, and risks harming the lead and the franchise amid a domestic-violence investigation; it suggests the season could damage both Paul’s well-being and The Bachelor franchise’s credibility.
Jamie Gabrielle, known from 'The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart,' announced her engagement to Steven Rozenfeld with a romantic beachside proposal, sharing photos and videos of the special moment on Instagram, and receiving widespread congratulations from fans and fellow Bachelor stars.
ABC has announced its unscripted midseason lineup for 2025, featuring the return of popular shows like 'The Bachelor,' 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' and 'American Idol.' 'The Bachelor' Season 29 premieres on January 27, while 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' returns on January 2 with new hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin. 'American Idol' will start its new season on March 9. Other returning shows include 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' and 'What Would You Do?' with additional series like 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' making their broadcast debut.
Kelsey Anderson, a former contestant on 'The Bachelor,' reassured fans that her relationship with fiancé Joey Graziadei is strong despite her recent mental health struggles. Anderson took a brief social media hiatus for personal reasons but clarified that she and Graziadei are doing well, even moving into a Los Angeles home together while he competes on 'Dancing With The Stars.' The couple, who got engaged on the show, previously faced financial challenges, including living with roommates and credit score issues.
Tyler Cameron expressed disappointment and disillusionment following the quick divorce of "Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist after just 3 months of marriage, stating that it puts a "true stain on love in 'The Bachelor' world." He also humorously remarked that compared to their split, his own relationships seemed much longer, making him appear as a dating expert. The divorce was attributed to Theresa's struggle with relocating, and Gerry promptly filed for divorce after their public announcement on "Good Morning America."
Tyler Cameron commented on The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist divorcing after three months, stating that it put a "true stain on love in The Bachelor world." He joked about the brevity of their marriage and suggested that their stubbornness may have contributed to the split. Other Bachelor Nation stars, including Nick Viall, also expressed surprise and curiosity about the abrupt divorce, with Viall speculating that there may be more to the story. The couple's split came after questions were raised about Turner's past, but Nist stated that these revelations did not play a part in their decision to divorce.
The 100th episode of "9-1-1" featuring a crossover with "The Bachelor" achieved a Live + 7 rating of 0.91 among adults 18-49, marking the show's best rating in the key demo since the Season 6 finale. With digital platform streams included, the 18-49 rating rose to 2.2, and the episode saw a 111% increase in total viewers to 10 million after one week of delayed viewing. "9-1-1" is currently the top-rated primetime drama of the season among adults 18-49 and has been renewed for an eighth season. The episode drew attention for revealing a character's bisexuality and stars Oliver Stark, Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, and others.
In an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming crossover event between 'The Bachelor' and '9-1-1', a superfan of the reality show glues herself to the driveway of the Bachelor Mansion, prompting a 911 call. The clip features Jennifer Love Hewitt's character, Maddie, and Bachelor franchise host Jesse Palmer. The episode, titled "Buck Bothered and Bewildered," marks the 100th installment of '9-1-1' and will also include appearances from former Bachelor Joey Graziadei.
Season 28 of The Bachelor ended with Joey Graziadei proposing to Kelsey Anderson, with a touching moment captured on camera as Anderson received encouragement from runner-up Daisy Kent. After a heartfelt conversation, Anderson and Kent drove to the beach together, where Kent supported Anderson before leaving. Now engaged and planning to move to New York City, the couple is excited to continue learning about each other in their relationship.
The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson address accidental spoilers of their engagement, acknowledging fans' detective work in piecing together clues from their social media posts. They express shock at the fans' ability to uncover the truth and admit to underestimating them. Additionally, the article mentions another spoiler about contestant Daisy Kent making it to the finale, and how even famous fans like Kylie Jenner were following the season.
Joey and Kelsey, the engaged couple from 'The Bachelor,' are excited to take their relationship public after accidentally spoiling their season with Instagram stories. They look forward to mundane activities like grocery shopping and plan to spend the summer in New Orleans before moving to New York City. They express surprise at famous fans like Kylie Jenner and offer advice for future Bachelor contestants.