The Bachelor

Few contestants in the history of the Bachelor franchise have captured the hearts of viewers quite like Michael Allio.

A widower and single father, Allio removed himself from the competition during Katie Thurston's season, a decision that broke the hearts of countless fans.

It's not terribly surprising that the creators of the Bachelor franchise have decided to break with tradition by airing two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette.

As you probably recall, Katie Thurston found love with Blake Moynes over the summer, and once BiP - which is sort of like the minor leagues of the Bachelor - wraps up its tropical hook-up fest, it will be Michelle Young's turn to hand out some roses and break a few hearts.

Well, we have confirmation.

From the most reliable source possible.

DING! DING! DING!

We have a winner.

So much for those alleged Bachelor spoilers.

So much for the hate mail you planned on sending to ABC executives.

Despite a contentious battle and hefty payout to Chris Harrison at the end of his tenure in the Bachelor franchise, he has been quiet for a while.

Many assumed that this is the result of an agreement to not make waves in the aftermath of this year's controversies.

Well, Katie Thurston might not be a fan of Greg Grippo, but it seems he's made quite an impression on Bachelor producers.

As we reported last week, there was a time when it looked as though Greg would be the next Bachelor, and the official announcement was supposed to come within the next few days.

According to a brand new report... from an extremely reliable source... we've got the mother of all Bachelor spoilers for you. The show is really about to go there.

Producers have finally decided on a lead for Season 26.

We probably don't need to tell you that the last year has seen a lot of shake-ups in the world of the Bachelor franchise.

In addition to the difficulties created by the pandemic, Chris Harrison was fired, Tayshia and Kaitlyn came in as hosts, and David Spade brought some much-needed snark to the world of The Bachelor in Paradise.

Following this week's episode of The Bachelorette, Katie Thurston is down to three suitors.

Also following this week's episode of The Bachelorette, viewers are pretty certain they're down to two.

This past Monday night on The Bachelorette, one door closed for Andrew Spencer.

Based on what he did before leaving the series, however, and based on what he has said since, the following is pretty clear at this point:

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell would like the world to know something.

Actually, to be more specific, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell would like one person in particular to know something.

Ben Higgins has made an unfortunate admission as part of a recent podcast interview:

The former Bachelor lead says things are not exactly rosy for him these days.

Several weeks ago, Colton Underwood came out as gay.

To some observers, this was a surprising announcement.

Bachelor Nation is apparently down one resident these days.

Speaking to relationship expert Rori Sassoon last week at the launch party for the UnFiltered dating app, Catherine Giudici spoke on behalf of her husband.

The highest-rated non-scripted show on television is at a crossroads.

A major crossroads, we should emphasize.

This week, it was finally confirmed that Chris Harrison is leaving the The Bachelor franchise.

What began as a temporary hiatus following his baffling defense of a star's racist actions is now permanent.

Tanner Tolbert is very concerned, you guys.

The former Bachelorette suitor has been paying attention to all the controversies surrounding this franchise of late and he's here to rant about them.

Rachel Lindsay is not about to do any victory laps.

She knows better than that.

Chris Harrison is moving in.

A few hours after Deadline reported that Harrison and ABC had decided to part ways for good, the polarizing host has confirmed the somewhat surprising news.

Chris Harrison has handed out his final rose.

According to Deadline, the embattled Bachelor, Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise host will NOT return to emcee any of these programs ever again.