IsThe BachelorFranchises journey coming to an end?

Though the show has always followed a specific formula, itslast few seasons have felt particularly stale and uninspired.

Viewers are growing tired of the franchise for numerous reasons.

the-bachelorette-jenn-tran-devin-strader-reunion

Image via ABC

But perhaps the shows biggest problem is its irresponsible and potentially dangerous casting.

I realized some important things while watching Season 29 of ‘The Bachelor.’

Of course, no one is.

Grant Ellis holding a rose in promo for ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29.

Image via ABC

Contestants are forced to uphold the charade if they wish to succeed.

Cast members perform brainless bits on the beach, the butts of jokes that aren’t even funny.

A little something from this century instead couldn’t hurt.

Grant Ellis wearing a suit and tie for ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29’s premiere.

On the surface, the shows story lines are flat and repetitive.

Most recently,co-show runners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner exited earlier this month amidstallegations of a toxic workplace.

DuringJenn Tran’s season, both men in her final two had serious allegations against them.

Jesse Palmer smiling as the host of ‘The Bachelor.'

Image via ABC

Whatever the show is doing to vet contestants is clearly far from acceptable.

Your Rating

Your comment has not been saved

Cast

Jenn Trann confronts Devin Strasser on ‘The Bachelorette.'

Image via ABC

the-bachelor-2024.jpg

Cast Placeholder Image

The Bachelor

The Bachelorette