The Bachelor

A bad first impression? Clayton Echard made his Bachelorette season 18 debut on Tuesday, October 19, and viewers had strong feelings about the future Bachelor‘s introduction. The 28-year-old athlete spoke at length about his family in his intro package on night one. “I have two younger brothers,” he said during Tuesday’s premiere. “And we’re so […]

Sporty spice alert! Michelle Young is looking for love as the Bachelorette after joining the competition for Matt James’ heart during January 25 episode of the ABC series. The former football player kicked off his journey with more than 30 women during the January 4 premiere. After a handful of rose ceremonies — and one […]

Welcoming the new guy! After taking over hosting duties from Chris Harrison for the past two seasons of The Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams revealed that having Jesse Palmer host season 26 of The Bachelor couldn’t be more perfect. “I think it makes sense to have women around for The Bachelorette, and men around […]

There’s something about Mexico that makes someone fall in love. While many get engaged on Bachelor in Paradise, only a handful have stayed together, gotten married and even had kids! Marcus Grodd and Lacy Faddoul were the first “successful” Bachelor in Paradise couple after he popped the question during the 2014 finale of season 1. While […]

Making do! Jesse Palmer recently confirmed that he married longtime girlfriend Emely Fardo in secret more than one year ago, but a low-key wedding was not the duo’s original plan. “We had originally planned a wedding in Provence, France, for summer 2020, which was postponed until summer of 2021 due to the pandemic, but we […]

Not so relatable. Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan were put under a microscope while they were dating — even when they’d left Bachelor Mansion behind. The reality stars called it quits in December 2020 and briefly rekindled their romance in February. While the pilot, 28, didn’t feel “pressured” to stay together ahead of their split, […]

More than they bargained for! Andi Dorfman, Sean Lowe, Hannah Brown and Colton Underwood had mixed success when it comes to finding love within the Bachelor franchise, but one thing they all have in common is they met lifelong friends while appearing on the reality shows. The First Time author, for one, explained his bond with ex Becca Kufrin […]

The plot thickens! A new trailer for Michelle Young‘s upcoming season of The Bachelorette gave fans a first look at season 26 Bachelor Clayton Echard — and offered a few hints about how far he got in his first Bachelor Nation competition. After the Bachelor in Paradise season 7 finale on Tuesday, October 5, ABC […]

Better off! Some Bachelor and Bachelorette stars had more luck in the love department outside the reality dating series, finding forever without the prying eyes of cameras. DeAnna Pappas, Juan Pablo Galavis, Ali Fedotowsky and Emily Maynard are among the former leads who broke up with their final picks, only to find The One after starring on the show. […]

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s Bachelor love story has been a journey — on and off screen. ABC named the 29-year-old Wake Forest graduate the season 25 lead in June 2020, subsequently revealing that the series received a record number of submissions for contestants. Among the 38 women who had the opportunity to meet Matt […]

Reality TV brings people together! Us Weekly has gathered the many reality stars who have mingled with other reality stars and ended in a relationship. Bravolebrities, for example, are no strangers to crossover hookups. In August 2019, Craig Conover, Shep Rose and Austen Kroll visited the cast of Summer House at their Hamptons home. During […]

A love story like no other! Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham are beating the reality TV odds. Luyendyk Jr. and Burnham met while filming season 22 of The Bachelor, which aired in 2018. Though he initially picked Becca Kufrin to be his final rose recipient, he later broke off their engagement to explore his […]

A shake-up no one saw coming! Chris Harrison hosted The Bachelor — and its limitless spinoffs — from the time the franchise made its debut on ABC in March 2002. However, things changed in June 2021 when he permanently exited his role, leaving the future of the gig up in the air. Harrison was a […]

Talk about the wrong reasons! Some Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants weren’t exactly single when they were ready to mingle with the stars of their seasons. Most recently, that drama hit home for Bachelorette No. 15, Hannah Brown, who initially accepted Jed Wyatt’s proposal in the show’s July 2019 finale only to discover his relationship with […]

After two seasons of The Bachelorette and his own season of The Bachelor, Nick Viall has found love with Natalie Joy. The “Viall Files” host and surgical technologist were first linked by fans in 2019, but speculation about their relationship didn’t start heating up until 2020. In February 2021, shortly after the pair first went […]

A final rose isn’t forever. Not every couple survives the reality TV curse, especially in Bachelor Nation. However, that doesn’t change the fact that the franchise is one of the most — if not the most — popular reality show on TV. When The Bachelor first debuted in 2005, not even host Chris Harrison would […]

While some roses stand the test of time, others wilt before the Neil Lane engagement ring can be resized.
The Bachelor premiered on ABC in March 2002 with Alex Michel dubbed the world’s most eligible Bachelor. More than 20 women competed for his heart and one of the most successful reality TV franchises was born. The […]

A new direction. Clayton Echard will be the lead for season 26 of The Bachelor when the reality show returns in 2022. Speculation ran rampant about who would take on the role after Katie Thurston’s season 17 of The Bachelorette aired in the summer of 2021, ending in her engagement to Blake Moynes. Us Weekly […]

“We are giving you an early look at the women who may be on this season of The Bachelor! Leave a 🌹for who would get your first impression rose,” the show’s official Facebook account captioned a slideshow of 30 women on Saturday, September 25. The ABC reality series showcased a diverse group of women, ranging in […]

Roll tide! Hannah Brown was introduced to the world when she vied for Colton Underwood’s love on The Bachelor season 23 in 2018. While she did not end up with the former football player (Cassie Randolph stole his heart), ABC gave Brown a second chance at finding The One by naming her the lead of […]