The Bachelor Season 28: All You Need to Know

Introduction

The Bachelor season 28 has been announced by ABC, and there are many details to know about it. The Bachelor premiered in 2002 and has become one of the most popular reality dating competition shows. Its spin-offs, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, are also highly successful. In addition, The Golden Bachelor was a huge hit, with lead Gerry Turner marrying Theresa Nist in a live television event. Other franchise series have included Bachelor Pad, The Bachelor Winter Games, The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart, and The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever!

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Regarding successful marriages, The Bachelor is the least successful series in the Bachelor franchise. Only one lead, Sean Lowe, married the woman he proposed to on the show, Catherine Giudici. Two other couples, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, and Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar, are currently together. Matt and Rachael have been dating since they reconciled after his season in April 2021. Zach and Kaity have been engaged since he proposed during his finale, which aired in March 2023. It's time to share facts about The Bachelor season 28.

The Bachelorette's Joey Graziadei smiling

The Bachelor season 28 has some exciting changes in store, from the departure of show creator Mike Fleiss to the new lead and cast members. Let's dive into the details of what to expect from this highly anticipated season!

Montage of The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei with rose petals

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The Departure of Mike Fleiss and Behind-the-Scenes Changes

One of the most significant changes to The Bachelor in season 28 is the exit of show creator Mike Fleiss. Mike announced his departure from the franchise the day after The Bachelor season 27 aired in March 2023. Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, and Bennett Graebner will take his place as franchise executive producers and show-runners. Although Mike has been associated with the Bachelor franchise for over 20 years, he hasn't been involved in the day-to-day operations of the shows in about ten years.

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Still, many blame Mike for the problematic issues with the shows. In addition, former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe has accused Mike of hating women. It will be interesting to see what, if any, changes happen with The Bachelor season 28 now that Mike is no longer part of the franchise.

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The Bachelor Season 28 Details and Premiere Date

Joey Graziadei and Charity Lawson on The Bachelorette talking

In August 2023, it was announced that Joey from The Bachelorette season 20 would be the star of The Bachelor season 28. Joey was Charity's runner-up, and he had his heart broken when she chose Dotun Olubeko instead of him. Joey's vulnerability and sensitivity led him to be cast as the next Bachelor. Joey is a 28-year-old tennis pro originally from Collegeville, PA, currently living in Koloa, HI. His date of birth is May 24, 1995, and his astrological sign is Gemini. Joey is very close to his family, including his parents, Cathy and Nick, his sisters, Carly and Ellie, his brother-in-law, Zach, and his Uncle Joe, all of whom viewers met during The Bachelorette season 20.

Joey's ABC bio reveals that after graduation, when he realized that the corporate world wasn't for him, he moved to Hawaii to pursue his passion for teaching his favorite sport, tennis. Joey spends his days on the court and his evenings on the beach watching the sunset with his friends. He's a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan, an avid star gazer, and lists golf and country music as his recent obsessions. Joey can be found on Instagram at @joeygraziadei.