Casting for the next season of The Bachelor is heating up, and producers are looking to Taylor Frankie Paul's halted Bachelorette season for potential candidates — both for the lead role and the cast of suitors.
According to a source with knowledge of the process, an undisclosed number of men from TFP's suspended season are under serious consideration as the franchise searches for its next leading man. The dual auditions — for the Bachelor and his potential contestants — began a few weeks ago.
A production insider tells TMZ that filming for Season 30 of The Bachelor could be pushed back to January, later than the usual fall schedule. However, the show is still expected to premiere in early 2027 as previously announced.
As for Taylor's Bachelorette season, its fate remains uncertain after it was pulled amid controversies involving her and ex Dakota Mortensen. But there is hope: she continues to resolve legal and custody matters, which could clear the way for the season to eventually air.
Fans are eager for a resolution, desperate for the next rose ceremony to finally begin.