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The Bachelor is officially back for a new season in 2024 - but with a twist of course!Following rumours the season would not be renewed after low ratings during this year's The Bachelors, it looks like the iconic dating show is going back to its routes and looking for love in a slightly older demographic.Watch Below: Jimmy and Holly visit Bachelor MansionChannel Ten has officially begun pre-production of The Bachelor, season eleven, and the casting call has given us a pretty big clue about what the new season will entail. The application explains that the network is looking for single women and men between the ages of 21-50. Previously, the show's age limit was 40, and fans are now suspecting the next season may be focused on older contestants since they increased the age limitations. It's not the first time the show has changed its age restrictions - before Matty J's season of The Bachelor in 2017, producers had a cut-off age of 35. The Bachelor will be back for another season.The Australian franchise of the global series may be following in the footsteps of their American counterparts, who have hinted towards a new expansion to the franchise. US Bachelor is rumoured to be looking for seniors to join their new series, which is rumoured to be called The Golden Bachelor. In 2020 the American ABC posted a casting call that read; "Now casting seniors looking for love," however the pandemic put a halt on any further news. The iconic series has seen some spectacular love stories."Some of the casting interviews we got, they were just so touching," explained Rob Mills, the ABC’s top unscripted executive in an interview with Variety."It’s such a different way of doing The Bachelor because these people are just at a totally

WHO. “But we’re having the best time.” Watch Below: Laura Byrne's shares sweet wedding video for Valentine's DayThe couple, who, of course, met and fell in love during the 2017 season of The Bachelor, do have a lot on their plates, with Laura working as the creative director for ToniMay, the jewellery business she co-owns with her sister, Alisha De Graaf, as well as co-hosting the hugely successful Life Uncut podcast with fellow The Bachelor alumna Brittany Hockley.

A post shared by Sarah Herron (@sarahherron)Herron and her fiancé, Dylan Brown, got engaged in May 2021 after four years of dating. They had been trying to get pregnant for two years. «For as long as this placenta has remained stuck in me, it has felt as though I was stuck in the trauma of my labor and postpartum,» Herron continued. «At times I have felt comforted knowing an actual piece of Oliver was still with me, and at other times I have felt guilty for wanting it gone.

Caila Quinn is a mom! The 31-year-old alum and her husband, Nick Burrello, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on Thursday, she announced Friday on Instagram.Quinn shared two shots in honor of the big news. In the first pic, a still-pregnant Quinn smiles from her hospital bed as Burrello stands by her bedside.

. During the season 27 finale of the show, Gabi had a «gut feeling» that Zach Shallcross wouldn't pick her in the end but decided to stay until the last day regardless and suffer through an awkward final rose ceremony.Her decision to stick it out, Gabi revealed on the Click Bait with Bachelor Nation podcast, had everything to do with the woman who did ultimately get Zach's final rose, Kaity Biggar.For Gabi, the drama started during Fantasy Suite week when Zach broke his self-imposed, no-sex rule with her, and then confessed as much to Kaity. At the rose ceremony that followed, in which Ariel Frenkel was sent home, Gabi became sure that she wouldn't be Zach's final pick.«In that rose ceremony when he was only speaking to Kaity and he wasn't making eye contact with me, it was a really isolating feeling,» she said on the podcast, which is presented by Wondery.

Zach Shallcross is setting the record straight. Following Monday's season finale of , which saw Zach pop the question to Kaity Biggar, the tech executive is clarifying when he knew his fiancée was the one for him.Zach got Bachelor Nation talking during the live portion of the finale when he denied stringing along his runner-up, Gabi Elnicki, during their last date together, but then told Kaity that she stole his heart for good during their date, which aired before Gabi's.The timeline confusion was a point of contention for franchise fans, but Zach told ET that it can all be explained by one thing — editing.«The beauty of reality TV and editing. It was actually not in that order,» Zach explained, adding that his last date with Gabi actually happened his final date with Kaity, despite how it aired on TV.«I never want there to be this false narrative, but from what I said, it was true,» he said.

Mike Fleiss is saying goodbye to Bachelor Nation. The day after aired its season 27 finale, which saw Zach Shallcross get engaged to Kaity Biggar, ET confirms that Fleiss is no longer with the franchise.«First and foremost, congratulations are in order for Zach and Kaity.

Zach Shallcross just said his most heartbreaking goodbye yet. On Monday night's season finale of , the 26-year-old tech executive broke things off with Gabi Elnicki.Zach and Gabi's split came after they broke his no-sex rule during Fantasy Suite week.

Zach Shallcross has found his happy ending! On Monday night's season finale of , the 26-year-old tech executive popped the question to Kaity Biggar, a 27-year-old ER nurse.A happy ending wasn't a foregone conclusion for Zach, who made a bit of a mess of things during Fantasy Suite week. Despite initially stating that he wouldn't get intimate with anyone during his overnight dates, he did just that with Gabi.He then upset Gabi by publicly discussing their sexual encounter, and disappointed Kaity by disclosing that information to her.During Monday's finale, Kaity's feelings for Zach only after a near-perfect meeting his family.

Zach Shallcross' Fantasy Suite week behavior. During the live portion of Monday's season finale of , Ariel spoke out against how Zach handled «sex week,» initially telling her that he would not be intimate with any of his remaining women, but later breaking that promise with Gabi Elnicki.Ariel told host Jesse Palmer that she, like Zach, did not want to have sex during Fantasy Suite week, but was upset that Zach made that decision without speaking to her.«I was on the same page as Zach.

douche lord Clayton’s calamitous turn at love last year. Shallcross made waves and broke promises during last week’s Fantasy Suite episode when he utterly backtracked on his sworn vow not to get intimate with anyone, sealing the deal with Gabi and then spilling the tea to her fellow contestants and the viewing audience at home. Lord of mercy.The season finale of “The Bachelor,” airs Monday, March 27 at 8 p.m.

Susie Evans is opening up about her past relationship. During an interview on podcast, the reality star recalled feeling like Rachel Recchia was more compatible with Clayton Echard than she was.During Clayton's season of , he confessed to sleeping with both Rachel and Gabby Windey, and told the women he was in love with both of them.

Zach Shallcross' final week at the Bachelor won't be without drama. At the conclusion of Monday's dramatic Fantasy Suites episode, fans got a peek at next week's season finale, which will see Zach pick between Kaity and Gabi.In the preview, though, neither woman is particularly pleased with Zach as they prepare to meet his family. Gabi is upset that he confessed they had sex during Fantasy Suites, while Kaity is likewise struggling about the other woman's liaison with the tech executive.«Do you regret the decision that you made with me?» Gabi asks Zach, who quickly replies «No!» Even so, he can't deny that he's confused by the situation.«I know this is not what you want to hear, but I'm so torn.

Zach Shallcross' time in the Fantasy Suite didn't go as planned. On Monday night's episode of , the tech executive traveled to Thailand with his final three women, with the intention that he would not have sex with any of them in the Fantasy Suite.«This is the only thing that feels right and comfortable for me. It can really muddy the situation,» Zach explained to host Jesse Palmer.

Zach Shallcross is questioning his decision to abstain from sex. In an exclusive look at Monday's upcoming episode of , the tech executive invites Ariel to join him in the Fantasy Suite, with one big condition.«I have something actually I do want to talk to you about. This week in particular, sex being off the table,» he tells her.

Zach Shallcross' final weeks as the Bachelor won't be smooth sailing. At the conclusion of Tuesday night's «Women Tell All» episode of fans were treated to a look at the drama ahead during next week's Fantasy Suites.Things start out on a positive note, with Zach telling the cameras he's «so in love,» as Kaity, Gabi and Ariel all profess their deep feelings for the tech executive. It's when Zach implements a no sex rule that things go downhill.«This week is viewed as sex week.

are speaking out amid allegations against one of their own. On Tuesday night's «Women Tell All» episode, Cat accused Anastasia of having a boyfriend while she was vying for Zach Shallcross' heart, something Anastasia denied.Speaking to ET after the shocking accusation, Aly wholeheartedly defended Anastasia.«She's my girl,» Aly said of Anastasia.

Jesse Palmer isn't sugarcoating  franchise's past. In an interview with ET, the host admitted that the show has «done a bad job in the past of addressing series topics and issues.»The acknowledgment comes after a series of racism controversies from the franchise, most recently when the show failed to discuss contestant Erich Schwer's Blackface scandal during the season finale of .When faced with a similar scandal this season — contestant Greer Blitzer defended someone wearing Blackface — Jesse told ET that «we weren't going to miss that opportunity» to discuss the situation during the «Women Tell All» episode.«We knew it was important to have this conversation with Greer and give her space and a place to speak on it, and Greer really wanted to do that as well,» Jesse explained.

Zach Shallcross' latest elimination was his hardest one yet. On Monday's episode of , the tech executive made the shocking decision to send Charity home after their hometown date, something he later explained in an interview with ET.«Our hometown date was so much fun. Her family is very welcoming, very sweet, very loving, and it was a hell of a day,» Zach told ET of his visit to Georgia.

The Bachelor franchise. Locky Gilbert and Irena Srbinovska said "I do" this past weekend and the wedding was beautiful. Watch Below: Locky Gilbert's shock Bachelor confession on SAS AustraliaThe couple, who met during Locky's season of The Bachelor Australia in 2020, made the surprise announcement on Instagram, sharing intimate photos of the sweet ceremony.  "When we reached the base of the waterfall I set up the camera to capture some photos of us but instead I hit the record button," the 2020 Bachelor told WHO exclusively."Irena was standing in front of the waterfall for what she thought was a photo when I got down on my knee and asked her to marry me.

Clayton Echard is setting the record straight on his relationship with Rachel Recchia. One month after the exes reunited in a flirty TikTok, Clayton revealed what led to the video and how he and Rachel are doing today.«We were there for a couple of days and just feeling the situation out,» Clayton explained on.

Zach Shallcross' way on . On Monday night's episode of the ABC series, Zach said goodbye to Greer after they lost two weeks together, first from his COVID diagnosis and then from hers. While Greer told Zach that she'd be «more than happy» to introduce him to her family during Hometowns, he admitted that, given the time lost, he didn't feel «100 percent confident» in doing so.

Chelsea Vaughn, who competed on the reality show in 2021, lifted the veil on finding love after being jilted by the leading man of the series, which is airing its Season 27 finale on March 27.“Dating in New York was already hard enough before I went on the show,” Vaughn, 30, told The Post.Now it’s even harder. “Being in the “Bachelor” world, you get all of the negatives of being famous and none of the good parts … we’re not actually famous, but I can’t go anywhere without people recognizing me, coming up to me, and taking my picture.”The runway model applied for the show in June 2020 because she was attracted to its leading man, Matt James, the first black “Bachelor,” who happened to live on the Lower East Side.She was eliminated on week six and returned home to Bushwick in November 2020 — but contractually wasn’t allowed to be on dating apps or publicly dating for four months, until the episode in which she was kicked off aired.“It kind of puts your personal life on hold because you have the months that you’re filming and then there’s months in between and then it airs and you have those months,” she explained.When she was allowed to resume courting, she was hesitant to get back on dating apps.After a stint on “Bachelor in Paradise,” the franchise’s summer dating series where castoffs gather on the beach, she joined the elite dating app Raya for a year.“It wasn’t the best for me.

Monday night's episode of , fans got a peek at the drama ahead, including the week where Zach Shallcross and his final three women will get the chance to spend a night totally alone.Before fans look ahead to Fantasy Suites, though, more of the journey is set to unfold. Next week, the group will head to Budapest, Hungary, where Zach will decide which four hometowns he'll visit.«I've got strong feelings for all of these women,» Zach admits to the cameras, before reuniting with Greer, who's been absent since testing positive due to COVID-19.While Gabi reveals that she's ready to introduce the tech executive to her family, Kat and Charity seem to be questioning things, with the former struggling with «uncertainty» and the latter telling Zach, «It's sometimes hard for me to trust that I'm making the right choices.» Something must not go right, as Zach is seen breaking down in dramatic fashion.After Hometowns, when the Fantasy Suites do roll around, Zach drops a bombshell on host Jesse Palmer.«This week is viewed as 'sex week,'» Zach says.

. After the e-commerce coordinator failed to land one of the week's solo dates, she was chock-full of anxiety and lacking in confidence, both of which ultimately led to her breakup with Zach Shallcross.«Anxiety is something that's pretty new to me. I, to be truthful, just started realizing that anxiety was what I was feeling coming onto the show,» Jess told ET.

Zach Shallcross just hit an unexpected snag on his journey for love. On Monday's episode of , the tech executive contracted COVID-19, forcing him to cancel two of his three dates, hold a virtual cocktail party and send two women home via a virtual rose ceremony.The week in London started off on a positive note, as Zach treated Gabi to a royal-themed date. The duo visited a perfumier, tried on hats and tiaras, played with corgis and drank tea.

Monday night's episode of, during which the 25-year-old rodeo racer opened up about her past abusive relationship, Brooklyn took to Instagram to share her reasons for getting candid with Zach Shallcross.Willie took to her Instagram story to thank fans for the «love and support» she's received since the episode aired. «I am so overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from everyone.

Zach Shallcross is facing his «nightmare» scenario. On Monday night's episode of , the tech executive was hit with accusations that one of his women was on the show to expand her social media following.It all played out during the week's group date, which saw Zach and several of his women have a Bahamas beach party.

Tyler's debut on , ET spoke with the reality star about why he was glad to not land the season 27 role, which ultimately went to Zach Shallcross.«He's got, what, 32 women there? So geez,» Tyler told ET. «Dealing with trying to make one relationship work [is difficult] and having 32 definitely would be a very, very hard job.»«That was my mindset, if ever given that opportunity, I was just like, 'How am I even supposed to do this?'» he admitted.

Zach Shallcross was thrilled with America's pick for his first-ever rose. ET's Denny Directo spoke with the newly minted Bachelor at the show's iconic mansion on Sunday, and Zach revealed that he was a fan of Brianna, the recipient of America's First Impression Rose.The first rose of its kind was handed out during the finale of  when Zach was named the next franchise lead and got to meet five women who could be his future wife on live TV.While ladies tried to impress by pointing out their similarities with Zach, making up a cute rhyme, displaying their confidence and even doing a shot, it was Brianna's selfie-taking that won America's heart.When asked if Brianna was the right choice for the first impression rose, Zach responded confidently, «absolutely!»Zach continued, «I thought coming up with a polaroid camera, taking a selfie on stage and putting it in my pocket, I was like 'wow that was very smooth.'»  «I have it forever and gotta bring it on night one,» he said. Though he couldn't recite all of the women's names when host Jesse Palmer asked him to, Zach assured ET that he's mastered the monikers now.