Golden Bachelorette Season 2 Axed After Bachelorette Hiatus—What’s Next for Bachelor Nation?
In a stunning blow to Bachelor Nation, ABC has officially canceled the highly anticipated second season of The Golden Bachelorette, following the controversial pause of The Bachelorette earlier this year. Announced on May 29, 2025, at 08:46 AM +07, this decision has sent fans into a frenzy, with many questioning the future of the beloved franchise. Could this mark the beginning of the end for the golden-era spinoffs?
The Golden Bachelorette, which debuted in September 2024, captured hearts with Joan Vassos as its first lead. The 61-year-old grandmother from Rockville, Maryland, found love with Charles “Chock” Chapple, ending the season engaged and hopeful. The show drew 43.4 million viewers across platforms, becoming ABC’s top unscripted premiere on Hulu. Yet, despite this success, viewership dipped compared to The Golden Bachelor’s 2023 run, which averaged 10.4 million viewers per episode. Sources suggest the decline, paired with the franchise’s recent struggles, may have sealed its fate.
The cancellation follows The Bachelorette’s unexpected hiatus in February 2025, when ABC paused the female-led series—typically a summer staple—for the entire year. Insiders hinted at scheduling conflicts, with Bachelor in Paradise taking its slot in July 2025, set in Costa Rica for its 10th season. Fans also point to the emotional fallout from Jenn Tran’s season, where her engagement to Devin Strader ended in heartbreak, as a possible reason for the franchise’s cautious step back. Was ABC unprepared for another golden journey so soon?
Adding fuel to the fire, The Golden Bachelor’s second season, featuring Mel Owens, a former Los Angeles Rams linebacker, premiered this spring but failed to replicate its predecessor’s magic. Ratings reportedly tanked, with some fans on X lamenting, “The spark is gone—too much of the same drama!” Now, with The Golden Bachelorette shelved, Bachelor Nation is left hanging. Will ABC pivot to new spinoffs, or is the franchise facing a deeper crisis? As the Bachelor universe teeters on uncertainty, fans are desperate for a sign of what’s next in this once-unstoppable saga of love and roses.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/
