ABC Pausing ‘The Bachelorette’

Source: Bryan Steffy / Getty

ABC Pauses The Bachelorette for 2025, Sparking Questions About Bachelor Nation’s Future

In a surprising move, ABC has announced that The Bachelorette will be taking a break in 2025, with no definitive return date currently set. The decision to pause the beloved dating show has sparked speculation about the future of the entire Bachelor Nation franchise. While ABC has yet to provide a clear explanation for the hiatus, industry insiders suggest that it could be related to the increasing number of shows within the Bachelor Nation universe, as well as a potential concern about audience fatigue.

Over the years, Bachelor Nation has expanded to include spin-offs like Bachelor in Paradise, The Golden Bachelorette, and even The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons—Ever!. With so many shows airing each year, there’s the risk that fans could become overwhelmed by the constant stream of content. As a result, ABC may be aiming to give The Bachelorette a break to allow for a fresh return, rather than risk exhausting the audience.

This isn’t the first time ABC has made adjustments to its programming lineup. Last year, Bachelor in Paradise was paused in favor of airing The Golden Bachelorette, a spin-off that featured an older lead looking for love. Bachelor in Paradise is set to return later this year, and fans are eagerly awaiting the reunion of their favorite contestants from past seasons.

For now, fans of The Bachelorette will have to wait for more information about the show’s future. Will it come back stronger than ever in the coming years? Or will ABC choose to lean into its other spin-offs to keep the Bachelor Nation momentum going? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: the world of The Bachelor franchise is far from slowing down.