Rachel Recchia spilled secrets on The Bachelorette. She teased the real reason for ABC’s decision to halt production. The network could be exploring Hulu’s hit reality series, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Spilling The Tea
Recchia didn’t hold back on the Almost Famous podcast with Ashley Iaconetti. She shared that ABC already had a lead in mind for The Bachelorette and that their decision “made sense.” But Recchia wouldn’t reveal who it was since she’s under contract with the franchise. However, the producers decided to pull the show from the 2025 lineup. At first, it was assumed that the decision was due to increased competition from other dating shows.
But it looks like the network wants to explore the success of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The original series explores the swinging scandal that haunted a Mormon mom group on TikTok. The docuseries broke records when it debuted on Hulu. It even beat the success of The Kardashians. ABC might want to expand on this reality format by bringing the original series to the network. But first, they would test the series by having a special rebroadcast of Season 1.
ABC Shakeup
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives could air in The Bachelorette’s time slot. It’s doing well for the 18-49 demographic. Meanwhile, ratings for The Bachelorette have been on a steep decline. Some have wondered if fans have lost interest in the show. This would also be a good way for ABC to compete with Bravo by having their own unscripted dramas.
There have been numerous rumors and reasons behind the pause. What are your thoughts on what Recchia said about the show? Do you think The Bachelorette will return at some point? Would you watch The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives if it were to air on ABC? Let us know in the comment section.
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