But it does seem to have gotten even more problem-prone in recent years, between Fleiss’ departure, allegations of inappropriate behavior on the set of spin-off Bachelor In Paradise, and the departure of long-time host Chris Harrison a few years back.

The Bachelor and its spinoffs The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, which will be run by new showrunner Scott Teti, The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette are produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television and Warner Horizon. Warner Bros. TV declined to comment.

Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, the showrunners and executive producers of “The Bachelor,” are leaving the series. They are still at work on Grant Ellis’ current season of “The Bachelor,” which is nearing its end,

The showrunners of The Bachelor are set to depart in the latest behind-the-scenes shakeup at the ABC reality franchise. Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner are set to leave their positions, which they've held since series creator Mike Fleiss left the show in 2023.