The Bachelorette is one of the most popular reality TV shows in America. It has been on air since 2003 and continues to be a hit with viewers. Every season, the show’s plot changes, but there are always some common themes that come up again and again. We’re going to talk about what you need to know about The Bachelorette season 16 plot, cast, production, filming, reviews, rating expectations for this season, and more!
About The Bachelorette:
The Bachelorette is a reality TV show that made its debut in 2003 and airs on ABC. The plot of the show revolves around one woman who has been “dumped” by her long-term boyfriend or fiancé, often live during an episode of another popular TV show: The Bachelor. Every season, there are 20 guys competing for the heart of one woman. In the end, there are two guys left who have to decide whether they want to propose marriage or not.
Release date:
The release date for the 16th season of The Bachelorette has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
Production:
The production companies behind the show are Next Entertainment, in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton, and Alycia Rossiter (season 16) are the producers of this series.
Filming:
The filming of the show is done in a different location every season.
Revenue:
The revenue generated by the 16th season of The Bachelorette is expected to be around $40 million. The Bachelorette is a show that brings in the most revenue for ABC. In addition to this, they also make money from advertising and sponsorships.
Renewal Status:
The current status of the show is that it has been renewed for another season. It will be on screens in 2022.
Awards:
This show has won several awards, including Teen Choice Award, NAACP Image Awards, and People’s Choice Awards. Most recently, it won an Emmy award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Programing, which was followed by another nomination.
The Plot:
The plot has changed over time, but some plot points remain constant. For example, every season starts with a “meet and greet” episode where all bachelors meet Rachel Lindsay, The Bachelorette, and introduce themselves. At the end of this episode, she narrows down her list to 20 guys who will be starring in her season.
There are some plot twists throughout each season, like making contestants switch places with one another (switch dates) or giving them tasks that they need to complete in order to stay in the competition. Some seasons have also been themed.
In each season, there is always a rose ceremony where the bachelor or bachelorette gives out roses to guys who he/she wishes to stay until the next episode and those who will not be returning. There are typically around ten contestants per show that do not receive a rose, which means they need to leave immediately.
Ratings:
According to IMDb, The Bachelorette has a rating of TV-PG and an average score of /100 based on user reviews. This means it can be watched by all ages at home with some guidance from parents or guardians if needed. The first episode of season 15 had a total of five million viewers, making it one of ABC’s highest-rated shows for that night.
Expectations:
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, The Bachelorette star JoJo Fletcher said that the show is “not scripted at all.” She also explained how things would be different this season, saying, “I think you’re going to see more genuine reactions from the guys on their feelings for me. Although expectations for The Bachelorette do not match up to those of The Bachelor’s plotline, there is still a lot of interest in the plot.
Reviews:
Reviews were decent on IMDb (and by ‘decent’, I mean they were average) with a score of six out of ten based on forty-one reviews. Critical reception for The Bachelorette has been mostly positive, and the show has enjoyed steadily increasing ratings over its lifetime. It received some criticism early in its run because it was thought to be derivative and formulaic when compared to others.
