Jenn Tran spills the tea on the surprise hiatus, Jesse Palmer’s reassurance, and what’s next for the franchise.
Why Did the Season 22 Delay Shock Jenn Tran?
Jenn Tran didn’t see the hiatus coming. After starring in The Bachelorette’s Season 21, she admitted to PEOPLE the news “was a surprise.” Her theory? Summer scheduling pitfalls.
“The Bachelor does better in fall when people are home,” she explained, suggesting the delay might boost visibility for future leads. Could shifting to autumn save the show’s ratings slump?
Has This Happened to The Bachelorette Before?
Yep! Deadline’s hiatus report rattled fans, but Jesse Palmer called it “not unprecedented.”
In 2020, COVID pushed Season 16 to October. Even Season 18 dodged summer.
The show even skipped 2006 entirely. Turns out, franchise shakeups aren’t new—but Tran’s candid take on “creative decisions” adds fresh intrigue.
What Did Jesse Palmer Promise Fans?
“It’s not going away,” the host vowed on the Playing the Field podcast. While bummed, he teased a “tremendous” return.
Palmer’s cryptic confidence hints at format revamps—maybe more drama, deeper connections? His “stay tuned” vibes have Bachelor Nation buzzing: Could Season 22’s reboot justify the wait?
Did Jenn’s Broken Engagement Influence the Hiatus?
After her explosive split from Devin Strader, Tran’s season wrapped on a sour note. Devin ghosted her post-filming, then dumped her via phone call, saying he “regretted the engagement.”
Did the messy breakup nudge producers to recalibrate? While Tran insists she’s “clueless” about the hiatus, fans wonder if the franchise needs time to rebuild trust.
When Can You Binge Past Seasons?
Good news: All episodes, including Tran’s rocky journey, are on Hulu.
While Season 22’s premiere lingers in limbo, rewatching old drama (hello, 2020 quarantine seasons!) might ease the wait.
Will Hulu drop teasers soon? Stay glued.
Quick Facts: The Bachelorette Season 22 Delay
- 🎤 Jenn Tran theorizes summer scheduling hurt the show’s ratings.
- 📅 Past seasons (2020, 2006) also broke the summer pattern.
- 🔍 Jesse Palmer promises a “tremendous” reboot post-hiatus.
- 💔 Tran’s engagement ended after Devin Strader ghosted her.
- 📺 Stream her season—and every rose ceremony—on Hulu.