The Bachelorette Scandal Rocks Reality Universe

Disney made the decision to not move forward with The Bachelorette season after a newly released video surfaced. The unprecedented cancellation came despite the season being fully filmed with cast announced and promotional materials shot. This marks the first time ABC has shelved a completed Bachelorette season, highlighting the chaos when influencer life becomes too real for TV.

Perfect Match season 4 premieres Wednesday, May 13, 2026 on Netflix. For the first time, a Bravosphere member joins with Vanderpump Rules alum Ally Lewber entering the villa after splitting from James Kennedy in January 2025. The eight-episode season releases every Wednesday until the finale on May 27.

In The City premieres Tuesday, May 19 at 9/8c on Bravo as a two-hour crossover event following the Summer House Season 10 finale. The cast includes Summer House veterans Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, and Lindsay Hubbard navigating Manhattan drama. Bravo continues mining existing franchises for maximum IP value with this strategic spinoff.

The revival of the reality dating series has been renewed for a third season at Netflix, with news coming less than a month after Season 2's premiere. The renewal was announced on May 7 by Deadline. The dating drama continues to find success on the streaming platform after its move from USA Network.

A new season of 90 Day Fiancé is coming to TLC with the 12th installment premiering May 10, featuring seven all-new couples. The franchise returns Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m. ET with fresh couples beginning their K-1 visa journey. Episodes also stream on HBO Max for cord-cutters.

Jersey Shore Family Vacation enters its final season (Season 8B) on MTV. Since 2009, Jersey Shore has cemented itself as one of television's most iconic reality franchises, with the final season packed with milestones and unforgettable moments. The beloved cast says goodbye after defining a new era of reality television.

TLC has set the cast for 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 3, premiering Monday, June 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For the third season, couples will travel to the English countryside and stay at historic Thornbury Castle. The stars include Jenny and Sumit, Shekinah and Sarper, Kara and Guillermo, among others.