The new season of "The Bachelorette" (season 22) will premiere in 2026. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but it is expected to air in early 2026, essentially taking the place of "The Bachelor" in the typical winter timeframe. The lead for this season is Taylor Frankie Paul, known from Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and a notable TikTok personality. The season was delayed from 2025 and no specific premiere date is available as of now.