The Bachelor sets 2027 return date
The gist
ABC will premiere The Bachelor Season 30 on Sunday, March 21, 2027, moving the show to Sundays.
The dating franchise hits 30 seasons as it tries to steady itself after showrunner exits.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2025Season 30 of The Bachelor was ordered, with Bachelor in Paradise's Scott Teti set as showrunner.
- Apr 2026Network brass said The Bachelor would return in 2027, and Rob Mills confirmed the Season 30 renewal.
- Nov 6, 2026ABC revealed winter 2027 dates, with The Bachelor moving to Sundays for the first time and premiering March 21, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET.
Key terms
- showrunner
- The top-level executive producer of a television series, who controls the show's creative direction and often serves as head writer.
- franchise
- A collection of related media works derived from one original creative work such as a film or book.
Source: Wikipedia