Fans of The Bachelor can rest easy knowing the beloved reality show has finally been renewed for season 30. However, things will be different when the dating series returns.
Deadline reported the renewal news on Monday, June 30. The outlet also revealed that the ABC staple will have a new showrunner for season 30, with Scott Teti — the showrunner of the spinoff Bachelor in Paradise — taking over the role.
Former co-showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebnerexited The Bachelor in March after accusations of fostering a “toxic” and “hostile” work environment behind the scenes. Both Freeland and Graebner have denied the allegations.
Rumors about The Bachelor’s future spread after a season 30 renewal was not announced at ABC’s upfront presentation in May, but according to Deadline, the search for a new showrunner caused the delay. The upcoming season is still “believed to be targeting its usual midseason window” of January 2026, though a specific premiere date and the season 30 lead have yet to be confirmed.
The Bachelor debuted in March 2002 and spawned a highly successful franchise that includes spinoffs The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette. The most recent season of The Bachelor saw Grant Ellis get engaged to Juliana Pasquarosa, but the pair announced their split on June 13, less than three months after the finale aired.
While season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise is set to premiere on July 7 and Mel Owens was announced as the season 2 lead for The Golden Bachelor in April, ABC shocked viewers in February when news broke that The Bachelorette would not air this summer, straying from its schedule for the past nearly two decades. Deadline reported at the time that The Bachelorette was not cancelled, although a reason for the pause in production was not given.
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Everything to Know About ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2
Carole Glines
Tue 1 July 2025 at 11:22 am GMT+7·4-min read
Everything to Know About ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 2 originally appeared on Parade.
With the successes of The Golden Bachelor Season 1 and its spinoff, The Golden Bachelorette, it wasn’t long before ABC wanted more, with a Season 2 renewal!
Gerry Turner, 72, became a Bachelor Nation’s fan favorite, winning high ratings and capturing the cultural zeitgeist on his successful quest for love. He ultimately proposed and married Theresa Nist in a television special in January 2024, although the pair announced their divorce just a few months later.
Luckily, fans of The Golden Bachelor were in for a treat when Disney announced former NFL star Mel Owens would be the one giving out roses for Season 2. That means we should hopefully get a “happily ever after” this time around. Read on for everything to know about The Golden Bachelor Season 2.
Will there be a Golden Bachelor Season 2?
Yes! ABC announced on April 22, 2025, that The Golden Bachelor would be returning for Season 2.
What is the release date of The Golden Bachelor Season 2?ABC has announced that The Golden Bachelor Season 2 will air during its fall 2025 season. However, an exact premiere date has yet to be revealed. We should be expecting it to air sometime soon after Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 concludes.
Who is the lead of The Golden Bachelor Season 2?
The Golden Bachelor Season 2 will be led by Mel Owens. Owens graduated from the University of Michigan. From 1977 to 1980, he was a football linebacker for coach Bo Schembechler’s acclaimed Michigan Wolverines team. Owens went on to the NFL, getting chosen in the 1981 NFL Draft by the LA Rams and playing for the team for nine seasons. After retiring from football, Owens moved on to a career in law, becoming an attorney and residing in Orange County, California. He specializes in workers’ compensation, sports law, sports injuries and disability benefits.
What night does The Golden Bachelor Season 2 air?
New episodes of The Golden Bachelor will air on Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
What time does The Golden Bachelor Season 2 come on?
You can watch new episodes of The Golden Bachelor at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Who is in the cast of The Golden Bachelor Season 2?
Check back closer to the premiere of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 to find out about the cast of women vying for Mel’s heart!
Who will host The Golden Bachelor Season 2?
Reliable host Jesse has strongly supported Gerry through such moments as his episode 6 rose ceremony breakdown, where the star said, “I’m dying inside!” and dropped the F bomb.
After also taking his hosting duties for The Golden Bachelorette, Jesse will continue to emcee The Golden Bachelor for Season 2.
What could change for The Golden Bachelor Season 2?
After such a successful Season 1, it’s hard to imagine that ABC will change much at all for the second season. But that hasn’t stopped viewers from making suggestions which include less elaborate dates and more maturity.
One Reddit user suggested to producers, “Don’t use the same Bachelor franchise ‘formula.’ This age group deserves its own model” to “go a little deeper into the important things.”
The critic had strong ideas, writing, “Skip the helicopter and yacht rides, and instead have contestants shop and cook together, decide what to watch on TV, hang blinds, and debate current events. Spice it up and make it real!”
Many fans were thrilled when Gerry finally asked Theresa about a real world issue —her thriving career—during the Fantasy Suites episode. They dubbed her “Girl Boss” because she went from a homemaker to a financial professional after first being a day trader.
