Bachelor Nation: New Twists, Breakups & Engagements in 2025

Bachelor Nation continues to make waves with fresh twists and plenty of drama! Fans can look forward to the return of Bachelor in Paradise in 2025, while Golden alums pitch their own version featuring older contestants from the franchise’s spinoffs. Meanwhile, love seems to be flourishing for Golden Bachelorette lead Joan Vassos after getting engaged to Chock Chapple, giving the senior series its fairytale ending.

On the flip side, heartbreak struck with Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s split, fueling speculation about their potential returns to the franchise. And in headline-making milestones, OG couple Trista and Ryan Sutter hit their 21st wedding anniversary, proving that some reality TV love stories really do stand the test of time. Bachelor Nation might have had a few wilted roses this year, but it’s clear the franchise isn’t losing its sparkle anytime soon!

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.