After weeks of speculation and mounting fan anxiety, ABC has at last made a decision on the future of its flagship dating series, The Bachelor, securing a landmark thirtieth season with a new showrunner taking the helm.
No, you didn't read that wrong. The Bachelor season 30, aka The Bachelor 30, is confirmed to be happening at ABC, meaning fans can expect another whirlwind of romantic drama and rose ceremonies as the franchise celebrates this major milestone.
The fate of the dating series was left uncertain after a delayed renewal announcement. The delay was reportedly due to ABC and The Bachelor producers still searching for a new showrunner. The show's previous showrunners, Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, had exited the series in March after allegations surfaced about a toxic work environment behind the scenes.
Now, a new showrunner and executive producer has been officially announced for The Bachelor season 30 and it's Scott Teti. Teti is currently the executive producer and showrunner for the upcoming Bachelor in Paradise season 10, which is set to start airing on ABC on July 7, 2025. However, it's unclear if he'll continue to oversee both shows after their current seasons.
Teti has a background in reality TV, having served as executive producer on Claim to Fame, Summer House and several Married at First Sight spinoffs. He just joined the Bachelor franchise this year, so his promotion to running The Bachelor marks a rapid ascent in his career.
According to Deadline, The Bachelor is expected to return with its thirtieth installment on ABC in its usual midseason slot (early 2026). An official premiere date was not revealed, but we're likely looking at a January 2026 release. Previous seasons have premiered in January of their respective years. We're also waiting to find out who will be cast as the next lead. Don't worry. We'll get back to you with the premiere date and the identity of the new Bachelor as soon as ABC makes the big reveal.
The Bachelor season 30 renewal comes after a controversial twenty-ninth season, which saw day trader Grant Ellis choose client service associate Juliana Pasquarosa in the finale. Ellis proposed to Pasquarosa on the show, but just three months after the season 29 finale aired in March, the couple announced their split.
In other news, we will not be seeing a new season of The Bachelorette this summer as we usually do. This unfortunate announcement came earlier this year. It's unknown why this is the case, and when the show will return. For now, fans will have to wait patiently for updates.
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