Bachelor Showrunners Claire Freeland, Bennett Graebner Exit Amid Toxic Workplace Allegations

Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, the showrunners of The Bachelor, are negotiating their exit from the franchise amid allegations of a toxic and hostile work environment. These claims have been made by current and former staff, suggesting a culture of fear and instances of verbal abuse, which the pair have denied through their attorney. Their departures come after a tumultuous period for the franchise, including the decision to skip a season of The Bachelorette and the resignation of co-executive producers. Freeland and Graebner took over in 2023 following the exit of franchise creator Mike Fleiss, who left amid his own misconduct allegations. The future of the franchise remains uncertain, as it seeks new leadership and direction. Warner Bros. and ABC have not commented on the situation.