ABC announced today that it’s renewed Bachelor In Paradise for a tenth season.

The news comes just days after the premiere of a new season of The Bachelorette starring Jenn Tran.

The Bachelor/Bachelorette is one of the longest-running franchises in the world of reality television, having kicked off way back in 2002.

The renewal of BiP confirms that ABC is all-in on its perennial ratings juggernaut.

In addition to a new season of The Bachelorette, the network is currently developing the first season of The Golden Bachelorette.

That’s a spinoff of The Golden Bachelor, which debuted to decent ratings and mixed reviews earlier this year.

The series’ star — a 72-year-old widower named Gerry Turner — found love with a contestant named Theresa Nist.

But Gerry and Theresa got divorced just a few months after their televised wedding.

The Bachelor franchise doesn’t have the greatest track record when it comes to creating lasting, long-term relationships.

But that’s never bothered fans, and it certainly shouldn’t impact the ongoing popularity of Bachelor In Paradise, which has always been the fun, frivolous, hookup-centric entry in the franchise.

Longtime BiP bartender Wells Adams recently joked about the possibility of a senior version.

“Everyone’s very, very happy about the success of The Golden Bachelor. It makes sense that the next thing would be Golden Bachelorette and, ipso sexo, a Golden Bachelor in Paradise,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.

“It needs to happen in Florida at Del Boca Vista [from Seinfeld]. Everyone needs to drive around in golf carts, dates at shuffleboard courts,” Adams added.

“I need to be making drinks but also have Mylanta on the side.”

So yeah, Bachelor in Paradise is not a show that takes itself too seriously, and it can probably continue its run as a silly summer spinoff for many years to come.

In fact, we might need its sweaty brand of absurdity now more than ever.

What do you think, TV fanatics? Are you ready for another round of ill-advised hookups and Ozempic abs? Hit the comments section below to share your thoughts!

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The star on Tuesday afternoon confirmed what multiple outlets reported earlier in the day:

He will not return to The Bachelor or any of its spinoffs in any capacity.

"I’ve had a truly incredible run as host of The Bachelor franchise, and now I’m excited to start a new chapter," Harrison wrote on Tuesday afternoon via Instagram.

He added:

"I’m so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all of the memories we’ve made together.

"While my two-decade journey is wrapping up, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime."

Harrison stepped aside from the franchise earlier this year, just days after he seemingly defended The Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell when racially insensitive social media posts came to light.

He has since apologized on several occasions.

“I am an imperfect man; I made a mistake, and I own that,” Chris said on March 4 while appearing on Good Morning America.

“I believe that mistake doesn’t reflect who I am or what I stand for. I am committed to progress, not just for myself, also for the franchise."

At the time, he said he had been speaking with diversity experts.

"This is a franchise that has been a part of my life for the better part of 20 years, and I love it," he continued.

He also apologized to Rachel Lindsay, who he was speaking to when he seemingly defended Kirkconnel's actions.

"I apologize to my friend Rachel Lindsay for not listening to her better on a topic she has firsthand understanding of."

As rumors swirled about his continued involvement in the franchise, he declared that he had every intention of returning.

“I plan to be back, and I want to be back. And I think this franchise can be an important beacon of change. I know that change is felt, not just by me, but by many others," he said on GMA.

"And we are excited and willing to do the work to show that progress. "This interview is not the finish line.

"There is much more work to be done. And I am excited to be a part of that change."

Now, he is confirmed to be out of the franchise, but he won't be leaving empty-handed, according to Deadline.

What are your thoughts on the news?

Hit the comments.

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A casting announcement dropped earlier this year for a new spinoff featuring older adults, 65 and up. 

Unfortunately, the project seemed like it was brought to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but new details have emerged. 

ABC alternative programming chief Rob Mills revealed to Variety that the casting team has had applications, “so I have no doubt it will happen someday.”

The first casting announcement dropped in February, directing contestants to a website that offered up some details about the project. 

Are you entering your golden years and looking for romance?” the casting site asked people who dared click on it.

“The Producers of The Bachelor are looking for active and outgoing single men and women in their golden years for a new exciting dating show!”

The good news is that the potential series is still in the works at ABC, and it's hard to imagine the network not wanting to try this new spin on the format out. 

Mills opened up about some of the differences between the potential series and the current iterations of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. 

“It’s such a different way of doing The Bachelor because these people are just at a totally different place in their lives,” Mills shared with Variety.

“There is an interesting thing about people who have hit the other end of the spectrum, who’ve lived their lives, they’ve raised their kids, some have been widowed or divorced and maybe some have never been in love."

"We thought that would be an interesting dynamic through the Bachelor prism.”

Indeed, The Bachelor franchise has been on ABC for years, but the franchise has drawn a lot of criticism for the way it casts the shows. 

It was recently announced that Matt James would be the first Black lead on the main series, and the second Black lead in franchise history, following Rachel Lindsay, who led the cast of The Bachelorette back in 2017. 

What are your thoughts on a series for people in their later years? Would it appeal to you?

Hit the comments below. 

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The network's entertainment president fielded many questions during her turn at the event, and we'll start with her sentiments on the behind the scenes drama that has rocked The Rookie. 

Afton Williamson came forward over the weekend, alleging that she quit the procedural drama after being sexually harassed and racially discriminated against. 

“I am frustrated, I don’t have a lot of answers; I wish I had more,” Burke said Monday.

“I heard at the end of June that there were allegations and an investigation has been launched. We are waiting for answers… As soon as we learn more, we will make determination based on what’s found.”

Related: The Rookie: Afton Williamson Claims She Quit Series Over Racism and Sexual Misconduct on Set

She hopes that the third-party investigation launched by eOne will produce “results that are independent and trustworthy.”

Those conclusions “will guide us how to handle similar situations in the future,” Burke added following a question about the communication breakdown between Williamson and and the series' showrunner. 

Williamson's stunning statement was released via Instagram early Sunday morning, and she confirmed it was her decision to quit the series after the showrunner allegedly ignored her claims. 

Burke also addressed Constance Wu's May tweet storm in which she was seemingly mad that Fresh Off the Boat was renewed. 

Burke claimed that production on the comedy series' sixth season was moving along as planned. 

“We have ongoing conversations with the producers of Fresh Off the Boat, and it was made clear to us very early on that everyone took Constance at her word… that she was apologetic for what she had said,” she said.

Related: Fresh Off the Boat: ABC Boss Reacts to Constance Wu's Controversial Tweets

“I’ve heard nothing but enthusiasm for everyone to get back to work.”

Karey went on to say that she has not spoken to Wu since the controversial event, but was "happy that she apologized."

I’ve had no further conversations with Constance. They start production this week, and I will see her at the table read.”

Many fans of Fresh Off the Boat were ecstatic when ABC decided to renew the series, but Wu was seemingly mad about it. 

“So upset right now that I’m literally crying. Ugh. F–k,” she wrote on Twitter back in May. 

A fan congratulated her for the renewal, saying that it was good news, prompting Wu to write back the following:

“No it’s not.”

Wu later said that the renewal forced her to give up another project that she was "passionate" about. 

“I can both love the show/cast/crew but at the same time be disappointed that I lost that other unrelated job.”

Related: The Kids Are Alright Canceled at ABC

While Fresh Off the Boat scored a renewal, fellow comedy, The Kids Are Alright was canceled after just one season. 

Burke noted that the decision to end the series was "tough," but it was not performing well enough to stick around. 

"The Kids Are Alright was a good show — I liked [it], personally,” she told reporters.

“It was not that it didn’t fit my personal vision for the network. It was that we really looked at it… from a ratings perspective, and we just did not see enough upside.

“We looked at many measures,” Burke continued.

“We looked at multi-platform viewing. We looked at social media sentiment. There did not seem to be a strong enough fan base at the time. These things always come down to business decisions, and this was a tough, tough decision.”

As for Grand Hotel, the jury is still out on whether the series will be renewed or canceled. 

Burke revealed that no decision has been made about is future, but she commented that she wished ratings were higher. 

“We’re going to wait until the end of its run. It’s a show we like a lot. It’s a show that I wish the ratings were a bit stronger but we’ll make that decision after its run,” she said.

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The series is currently averaging 3 million total viewers and a 0.6 rating among adults 18-49 in live + same day metrics.

While these numbers are strong in their own right, the series has been losing over half of the lead-in provided by The Bachelorette. 

Speaking of The Bachelorette. That series scored a renewal for Season 16 at TCA, while Bachelor in Paradise was renewed for Season 15. 

There was no question about whether either series would return. The Bachelor brand is in fighting form, with the most recent finale of The Bachelorette up double digits year-to-year. 

It was also revealed during TCA that The Little Mermaid Live was back on and that Auli'i Cravalho will take on the role of Ariel. 

Queen Latifah is on board as Ursula, while Shaggy will play Sebastian. 

What are your thoughts on all this TCA news?

Hit the comments below. 

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When I say fun, I mean fun. Celebrity Family Feud, $100,000 Pyramid, Battle of the Network Stars and The Gong Show will all be lighting up the network, so everyone will feel like a kid again!

The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise will have the dating games covered and Shondaland's Still Star-Crossed (a play on the what-ifs after Romeo and Juliet) as well as the new thriller, Somewhere Between, starring Devon Sawa, also premiere.

The full schedule of premiere dates and sneaks appears below.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

9:30 Downward Dog (sneak preview)

SUNDAY, MAY 21

8 pm Billboard Music Awards

MONDAY, MAY 22

9 pm The Bachelorette (Season 13 premiere)

TUESDAY, MAY 23

8 pm Downward Dog (time-slot premiere)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

8 pm Dirty Dancing

MONDAY, MAY 29

10 pm Still Star-Crossed (series premiere)

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

8 pm Celebrity Family Feud (Season 3 premiere)
9 pm Steve Harvey’s FUNDERDOME (series premiere)
10 pm $100,000 Pyramid (Season 2 premiere)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

10 pm To Tell the Truth

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

8 pm Boy Band (two-hour series premiere)
10 pm The Gong Show (series premiere)

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

9 pm Battle of the Network Stars (series premiere)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

8 pm The 2017 ESPYS

MONDAY, JULY 24

10 pm Somewhere Between (series premiere)

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MONDAY, JULY 31

8 pm The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

8 pm CMA Fest 2017

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

8 pm Bachelor in Paradise (Season 4 premiere)

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

9 pm The Story of Diana: Part One

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

9 pm The Story of Diana: Part Two

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

8 pm Bachelor in Paradise (time-slot premiere)

What do you think? Will you be tuning into ABC this summer? What are you most looking forward to seeing? It's The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, right?

If you're watching The Bachelorette, will you be more likely to stick around for Still Star-Crossed (despite the less than stellar title)?

Inquiring Fanatics want to know!!

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She shares a romantic dinner with Jared for it.

Back at the residence, an unhinged suitor also refuses to calm down and offends everyone in the process.

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At the rose ceremony, one couple breaks up, and one bachelor decides not to give out his rose.

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Later, two new bachelorettes, Jaclyn and Cassandra, arrive and they both want to take Justin on a date. Then Samantha and Nick visit an elegant resort, and eight people are eliminated at the rose ceremony.

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That's what happens when your dream girl (Samantha) accepts a date from someone else (Justin).

But that was just the start of Joe's adventure this week, as his fortunes actually ended up changing for the better.

Elsewhere, Chris Bukowski arrived in Paradise with a date card, yet he struggled to make the proper impression. It didn't help when he then had too much wine and got rejected.

Finally, on the night of the cocktail party, the men felt intense pressure when the power lay in the hands of the women.

See who remained and who got the boot when you sit back and watch Bachelor in Paradise online.

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Later, Mackenzie arrives in Paradise and invites Justin on a date. The pair are then "married" by a Shaman. Back at the resort, Jaclyn shows up and sets her sights on Jared, and Ashley I. then asks Chris Harrison for an unprecedented favor—an overnight fantasy suite date.

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