Mike Fleiss: Last News

The Bachelor is upon us. After more than two decades at the helm of ABC’s reality dating show juggernaut, creator Mike Fleiss and his franchise are breaking up. The news arrives a day after the conclusion of ’s season of The Bachelor, which had an uneven, albeit happy ending. “First and foremost, congratulations are in order for Zach and Kaity [Biggar].

Mike Fleiss is saying goodbye to Bachelor Nation. The day after “The Bachelor” aired its season 27 finale, which saw Zach Shallcross get engaged to Kaity Biggar, ET confirms that Fleiss is no longer with the franchise.

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.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent “The Bachelor” creator Mike Fleiss is parting ways with the franchise he created more than two decades ago, Variety has learned. Fleiss will be replaced by new showrunners Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich and Bennett Graebner, all of whom have long-term ties to “The Bachelor” franchise. The news of Fleiss’ departure comes the day after “The Bachelor” wrapped up its 27th season. “The Bachelorette” heads into Season 20 this summer. “First and foremost, congratulations are in order for Zach and Kaity. I wish them a long and happy life together,” Fleiss says in a statement to Variety, referencing the winning couple from “The Bachelor” Season 27. “I want to thank WBTV and ABC for 21 extraordinary years,” Fleiss’ statement says. “They’ve found the perfect creative team for me to entrust ‘The Bachelor’ franchise and keep this lightening in a bottle bold and moving forward. Let the journey continue.”

Selome Hailu Brooke Karzen is stepping down from her post as executive vice president and head of Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, Variety has learned. She shared the news with staff via a memo on Monday. See the full memo below. Dear Team, I’m reaching out today, so you hear the news from me that I’ve decided to leave my position as Executive Vice President and Head of Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. Leaving Warner Bros. after 22 years was not an easy decision, but the time is right for a change. I will take some time to consider new opportunities and am excited to start a new chapter.

Zach Shallcross came up empty-handed during this season’s edition of The Bachelorette, but he’s about to get another chance at finding his love connection: the 26-year-old tech exec from from Anaheim, CA. will headline 27th season of The Bachelor.

James McCoy Taylor, a contestant on season 12 of , was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, ET has learned. The reality TV alum and country singer was stopped by officers in Katy, Texas, on Saturday, September 10. Taylor was booked at the College Point Police Station and posted a total bond of $6,000 — $2,000 for his DWI and a $4,000 bond for his possession of a firearm, according to booking records. Taylor is seen smiling in his mug shot photo while wearing a plaid button-down shirt.

James McCoy Taylor, who competed on The Bachelorette season 12, has been arrested, Us Weekly can confirm.

Perhaps its time for Executive Producer Mike Fleiss to employ a full-time forensic anthropologist. After The Bachelorette‘s Gabby Windey made it clear this week that Erich Schwer was the man she wanted, internet sleuths dug up a picture of the 29-year-old bachelor in Blackface from his high school yearbook.

They’re going to need more roses: ABC has renewed The Bachelor for a 27th season.

Judge Steve Harvey is getting a second season at ABC as the network also renews Bachelor In Paradise.

Let their rosy journey begin! After Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia were named joint leads of The Bachelorette earlier this month, their season is already underway.

The Bachelorette will be making history this summer when it features not one but two women on rose duty, but executive producer Mike Fleiss seems to be downplaying any possibility of a pending catfight between the single ladies.

EXCLUSIVE: Yeardley Smith’s Paperclip Ltd is looking to turn Tom Wood’s forensic science bestseller Ruxton: The First Modern Murder into an unscripted podcast and a limited scripted series.

Ready to hand out roses! While Katie Thurston‘s season finale is scheduled to air on Monday, August 9, producers have already gotten a jump start on the next season.

Matt James, 29, clearly wasn’t trying to hide his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell, 24! The Bachelor clapped back at The Bachelor creator and producer Mike Fleiss, 57, when he shared an article that said that Rachael and Matt came out of “hiding” to appear at the ESPYs Red Carpet on Saturday July 10. Matt responded to the tweet with a selfie of himself and Rachael looking shocked, as they tilted their sunglasses down on Sunday July 11. “Ain’t nobody hiding,” Matt joked.

Trista Sutter did not hold back while discussing recent headlines about Bachelor producers on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast.

In another life. Caila Quinn, Chase McNary, Tia Booth, Luke Pell and more former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants met with producers for the lead role over the years.

Juan Pablo Galavis still isn’t thrilled with how he was portrayed on season 18 of The Bachelor.The 39-year-old former soccer player took to Twitter as ABC aired a condensed version of his season for the finale of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! on Monday, September 7.“Thanks, some people LIKE honesty, some people DON’T …” Juan Pablo replied to a social media user who called his edit on the show “evil.”He went on to call out creator Mike Fleiss and host Chris Harrison: “In this SHOW @fleissmeister TOLD me to be MYSELF and then he didn’t like my HONESTY … @chrisbharrison DIDN’T like it either, got FRUSTRATED when he TRIED me to say WORDS I didn’t mean …”In a second tweet, Juan Pablo added, “You either PLAY their GAME or are TRUE

Not all Bachelor spinoffs are created equally — and Chris Harrison joined Us Weekly’s Bachelor podcast, “Here for the Right Reasons,” to break down all of the installments of the franchise.

Less than a month ago, Peter and Madison were still in their , Chris Harrison was extending to join Paradise, and of The Bachelorette was 36 hours away from filming. Then, of course, the world changed when the shut down everything from .The health and well-being of citizens around the world is all that matters, which is why the most important thing we can do right now is stay home.