Wondering if The Bachelorette is canceled in 2025? This year marks an unexpected shift in the franchise’s usual schedule, raising questions about its production status, network plans, and the next potential lead. Whether you’ve been following closely or just tuning in, there’s a lot to unpack about the show’s future and casting rumors.
Let’s break down what’s confirmed, what’s rumored, and what it means for the next season.
What’s up with The Bachelorette Season 22’s return in 2025?
The Bachelorette is not canceled but is officially paused for summer 2025. ABC has decided not to air a new season during its usual summer timeslot, and production for Season 22 has reportedly not begun. (via Deadline)
The decision creates a rare hiatus for the long-running series, which has aired summer seasons consistently since 2008. ABC hasn’t confirmed the reason, but reports suggest it may give the timeslot to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2, which targets a similar audience. The show also skipped 2006 and 2007.
Season 21 of The Bachelorette, which aired in 2024, featured Jenn Tran, the first Asian American lead. She chose Devin Strader in the final rose ceremony. However, the two are no longer together. The current season of The Bachelor, featuring Grant Ellis, is airing its finale on March 24 and remains unaffected by the programming shift.
Has the next Bachelorette been chosen?
ABC has not officially announced the next Bachelorette lead. However, former Bachelorettes Trista Sutter and Rachel Recchia mentioned on a podcast that a lead had reportedly been selected before the cycle was paused. (via Just Jared)
Litia Garr, the runner-up from Grant Ellis’ season of The Bachelor, is a speculated contender. She was a standout on Season 29 and publicly discussed her breakup during After the Final Rose. Though not confirmed as the next lead, she has not ruled out returning to the franchise.
Litia, 31, is Mormon and would be the first Bachelorette to represent the faith if chosen. She emphasized her commitment to her values during the show and shared her readiness to find love again despite the breakup. ABC has not confirmed if or when the next season will resume or who the lead will be.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.
