Bachelor Nation is taking over March with a mix of reality TV crossovers and franchise milestones. Fans of the long-running dating series will see familiar faces in new roles, starting with HGTV’s Bachelor Mansion Takeover and leading into the highly anticipated return of The Bachelorette.
Premiering March 2 on HGTV, Bachelor Mansion Takeover brings back 12 former contestants to renovate the iconic mansion where countless roses have been handed out. The makeover includes bunk rooms, the rose room, terrace, kitchen, and pool area.
Contestants will compete for a $100,000 prize, with Tayshia Adams and Tyler Cameron serving as judges. Host Jesse Palmer teased the challenge, saying, “Our 12 contestants have already lived through the twists and turns of The Bachelor. They know this is not going to be easy.”
Guest judges include Hannah Brown, Nate Berkus, Rachel Bilson, JoJo Fletcher, Christina Haack, and Sean Lowe, adding star power to the competition.
The franchise continues its momentum with the announcement of Taylor Frankie Paul as the next Bachelorette. Paul, 31, is best known for her role on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and her large TikTok following. A single mother of three, she brings a fresh dynamic to the series.
Her season premieres March 22 on ABC and streams on Hulu beginning March 23. A special preview, Before the First Rose, will air March 15 after the Oscars, featuring 18 former Bachelorettes sharing advice and behind-the-scenes stories.
Paul’s season will feature 22 contestants ranging in age from 28 to 43. Early teasers highlight a diverse cast, including a private wealth planner, a cowboy entrepreneur, a lifeguard, a chiropractic healer, and a former pro baseball player. Adding to the buzz, rumors suggest Robert Irwin could be the next Bachelor, though nothing has been confirmed.
Beyond The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, the franchise continues to grow with spin-offs like Golden Bachelor, Golden Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise. The HGTV crossover marks a new chapter, blending romance with home design and keeping fans engaged between seasons. With renovations, reunions, and a new leading lady, March promises to be one of Bachelor Nation’s busiest months yet.
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