The Bachelor

About The Bachelor

The Bachelor is an American dating and relationship reality television series that debuted on March 25, 2002, on ABC. The show is hosted by Chris Harrison. The Bachelor follows one single man as he goes on several dates with different women, decides which woman he would like to continue developing a relationship with, and ultimately proposes marriage. The Bachelor's format has been adapted and reproduced around the world.

Making / Production

The production process of The Bachelor is a complex one, involving extensive casting, careful staging and editing to create compelling television. The series is filmed in a mere weeks, with the Bachelor participating in a series of dates and events with the women. The women are then progressively eliminated through a series of Rose Ceremonies until only one woman remains.

Actors

• Chris Harrison: As the host of the show since its inception, Chris facilitates the rose ceremonies and provides the contestants and viewers with dramatic narration.
• Various Bachelors: Each season features a new Bachelor. Notable Bachelors have included Alex Michel, Jesse Palmer, and Ben Higgins.
• Various Contestants: With each new season comes a fresh batch of contestants vying for the Bachelor's heart. These women come from all walks of life and their interactions with the Bachelor and each other create much of the show's drama.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Mansion used for the show is not a TV set but an actual house where a family lives. The family moves out twice a year for the show to be filmed.
• Many of the women who don’t get picked by The Bachelor find love on The Bachelorette, a spin-off where one woman enjoys the same kind of dating process with numerous men.
• The show has six international spin-offs.

Awards

While The Bachelor has not won any major awards, it is a ratings success and has become a cultural phenomenon.

Quotes

• "Will you accept this rose?" - Chris Harrison
• "I didn't come here to make friends." - Various contestants
• "I think I'm falling in love with you." - Various Bachelors

Music, Soundtrack

• The Bachelor does not have a specific soundtrack, but it frequently features pop songs that underscore key moments in the show.
• Several contemporary artists have performed on the show as part of special date events.