Why Did ABC Announce 'The Bachelor' 2025 Choice So Early? Exec Explains Decision

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There’s a reason why Grant Ellis was announced as The Bachelor so early. If you don’t know, ABC usually waits until the end of the current episode of The Bachelorette to announce the new Bachelor - and sometimes, they wait even longer!

Fans found it unusual when ABC announced that Grant is the new 2025 Bachelor whilst Jenn Tran‘s season of The Bachelorette is still ongoing.

We’re weeks away from her season finale! Keep reading to find out why… ABC executive Robert Mills explained why they made the announcement so early, writing, “We are announcing Grant so quickly so people can still apply to be on his season.

If you think Grant is potentially the man of your dreams or you know someone who is apply ASAP!!! #TheBachelor.” Grant‘s season will air in early 2025 on ABC.