How to watch the new season of 'The Bachelor'

It’s the start of another year, which means it’s time for another single man to make his way to a mansion above Los Angeles and date more than a dozen women at once.

That’s right, it’s time for another round of The Bachelor.

California “tech exec” Zach Shallcross stars in the upcoming season of the ABC hit show, which kicks off with a two-hour premiere on Jan. 23. The 26-year-old previously appeared on the last season of The Bachelorette with stars Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia.

When does ‘The Bachelor’ 2023 start?

The two-hour premiere starts at 8 p.m. EST on Jan. 23 on ABC. 

This is the 27th season of The Bachelor for the reality dating show franchise, which has not been without controversy and criticism in recent years. The upcoming season will be hosted by former NFL player Jesse Palmer, with a cast of 30 single women currently listed on ABC’s website.

How to watch ‘The Bachelor’ 2023

You can watch episodes on Monday nights live on ABC. 

If you miss an episode, episodes will also be available on Hulu the next day. Right now, you can grab an ad-free Hulu subscription for $14.99 per month. The streaming service is also offering the ad version at $7.99 per month – with the first month free. 

The ad-supported version of Hulu can also be bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $12.99 per month, a deal that saves you about 50% in comparison to purchasing each separately, according to Hulu. 

If you’re just getting started with a streaming service and looking to cover all your bases, you can also get local ABC programming with fuboTV, another live streaming service that offers more than 150 channels and Cloud DVR for $74.99 per month. Right now, the provider is offering your first week free to take it for a test run.

Who is ‘The Bachelor’ 2023?

Shallcross is a 26-year-old “tech exec” who “splits time between Texas and Orange County,” according to the ABC website. Bachelor Nation first met him when he linked up with Recchia on the last season of The Bachelorette, leaving of his own accord to find his “person,” as ABC so eloquently writes on its website. 

“His parents, who have been married over 30 years, have shown him what true love looks like. He strives to find a love that echoes the standard they have set for him, and he plans to keep them in mind when looking for a life partner,” the website continues.

Best of luck, Zach!