ABC’s hit reality dating series, “The Bachelorette,” will be taking a hiatus this summer, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The show’s absence comes following Grant Ellis’ season of “The Bachelor,” with no immediate explanation from ABC on the reason for the break or when the series will return. Traditionally, the last three seasons of “The Bachelorette” have premiered in July.
In the most recent season, led by Jenn Tran, the female-led spinoff of “The Bachelor” took viewers on a thrilling journey that ended with a surprising twist. After choosing Devin Strader over Marcus Shoberg, Tran’s engagement was abruptly called off by Strader during the live finale. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Ellis praised the casting team for assembling a fantastic group of contestants for his season of “The Bachelor.”
Typically, an eliminated contestant from “The Bachelor” would go on to become the next Bachelorette. However, the series has been known to shake things up, with instances like season 19 featuring two female leads instead of the traditional format. “The Bachelorette” first premiered in 2003, with Trista Rehn as the inaugural lead, following her appearance on the first season of “The Bachelor.” The female-led spinoff previously took production breaks in 2006 and 2007 before returning in 2008 with season four.
While fans of “The Bachelorette” may be disappointed by the hiatus, they can look forward to the return of “Bachelor in Paradise” this summer after its last airing in 2023 with season 10. Additionally, new additions to the franchise, such as “Golden Bachelor” and “Golden Bachelorette,” offer exciting opportunities for fans to indulge in more romantic reality TV content.
Overall, the pause in the beloved series presents an opportunity for fans to anticipate its return and speculate on what surprises the next season of “The Bachelorette” may bring. Stay tuned for updates on when the show will make its comeback and continue captivating audiences with its drama-filled love stories.