‘The Bachelor’ Showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner Step Down

Freeland and Graebner are leaving the franchise following allegations of fostering a toxic workplace and significant behind-the-scenes shakeups.

Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, showrunners of 'The Bachelor' since 2023, are negotiating their departure from the franchise.
Their exit follows allegations of creating a toxic and hostile work environment, which they have denied.
Two co-executive producers, Michael Margolis and Keely Booth, also resigned earlier this month, though they were not implicated in the toxic workplace claims.
The franchise has seen major changes, including the cancellation of 'The Bachelorette' for the upcoming summer season for the first time since 2007.
Grant Ellis’ current season of 'The Bachelor' continues to air, with the finale scheduled for March 24, as the franchise navigates ongoing leadership and programming shifts.