Bachelor Nation at Crucial Crossroads

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April 04, 2025

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👋 Bachelor Nation faces uncertain future — as The Bachelor S30 remains unconfirmed while viewership declines. With The Bachelorette on hiatus in 2025, producers must decide whether to refresh with new talent or stick with familiar faces for the milestone season.

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🌹 Everything We Know About The Bachelor S30, So Far

ABC's long-running dating reality staple finds itself at a crucial turning point as The Bachelor approaches its milestone 30th season, with no official renewal announcement yet from the network. The recently concluded 29th season saw Grant Ellis propose to Juliana Pasquarosa, though viewership notably declined compared to Joey Graziadei's popular season.

Production plans remain shrouded in mystery, particularly with The Bachelorette going on hiatus in 2025, creating uncertainty about where the next Bachelor lead will come from. Industry insiders suggest Bachelor in Paradise could become the talent pool, with casting announcements expected between August and September if the show maintains its traditional schedule.

  • The Bachelorette is confirmed to be on hiatus in 2025

  • Bachelor in Paradise will air this summer, potentially providing the next lead

  • Viewership declined during Grant Ellis's season compared to Joey Graziadei

  • Fans are divided between wanting familiar faces and completely new leads

  • If renewed, lead announcement likely between August-September 2025

  • Production would typically begin mid-to-late September 2025

  • Expected premiere would be January 2026 if the show follows schedule

  • The milestone 30th season could influence ABC's renewal decision despite ratings concerns

Fan sentiment appears mixed about the franchise's future direction, with some Reddit users suggesting "the show's concept has run its course" while others defend recent seasons. The LA Times has documented the ratings decline, raising questions about whether producers need to rethink their approach to leads and format "twists" to reinvigorate the series.

💔 Paige & Craig: Reality TV's Messiest Breakup

Summer House's Paige DeSorbo shocked fans announcing her breakup with Southern Charm's Craig Conover in December 2024, initially claiming the split was mutual and respectful. However, the situation has dramatically unraveled in recent months.

Craig publicly contradicted Paige's version during a February Watch What Happens Live appearance, revealing he "got broken up with" and wasn't aware of the decision beforehand. When host Andy Cohen pressed about cheating rumors, Craig's non-denial left Paige feeling betrayed.

Current Summer House episodes expose deeper relationship issues, with Paige confessing she "tolerated too much" and often hid career milestones from Craig who "found a way to make it about him." Meanwhile, Craig maintains he was "one of the most supportive people in her life."

The drama intensified when Craig revealed Paige told him to "buy a ring" shortly before ending things. During a recent WWHL appearance, he confirmed returning the engagement ring and is now "really happy" dating someone new, suggesting the Bravo stars' intertwined reality TV futures will remain complicated.

Everything They've Said Since The Breakup:

  • Paige on Giggly Squad (December 2024): "I have so much love and respect for Craig... No one did anything, it wasn't like a bad thing."

  • Craig on WWHL (February 2025): "She said it was mutual, which it wasn't. I didn't know about it."

  • Craig refused to deny rumors that Paige cheated, leaving her hurt by his silence.

  • Paige on Summer House After Show (March 2025): "I loved him so much that I tolerated too much... any time I had a career milestone he found a way to make it about him."

  • Paige admitted hiding career successes from Craig: "I knew he would want to be happy for me but I knew deep down he would not be."

  • Craig on WWHL (March 2025): "I truly believe we had a wonderful relationship. I think I was one of the most supportive people in her life."

  • Craig revealed Paige told him to "buy a ring" before breaking up with him.

  • Craig confirmed he just returned the engagement ring and is dating someone new, saying he's "really happy."

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