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‘The Bachelor’ eyeing Internet famous doctor as the show returns to its ‘old-school roots’

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Siegler, M. (2026, October 4). ‘The Bachelor’ eyeing Internet famous doctor as the show returns to its ‘old-school roots’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/04/entertainment/the-bachelor-eyeing-internet-famous-doctor/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-04 · by Mara Siegler

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The dating reality show "The Bachelor" is seeking its 30th season contestant by returning to its roots and looking for someone genuinely interested in finding love, rather than career advancement. Producers have reportedly reached out to Dr. Mike Varshavski, a popular internet personality with millions of followers on social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Season 30 is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2027, as the show aims to attract viewers by choosing a contestant who embodies traditional values of success and charm while actively seeking romance.
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The upcoming 30th season of "The Bachelor" is reportedly returning to its "old-school roots," focusing on genuine love rather than career advancement. Producers are considering Dr. Mike Varshavski, an internet-famous doctor known for his good looks and health advice online, as a potential contestant. Dr. Mike, who was named "The Sexiest Doctor Alive" by People magazine in 2015, has over 15 million followers on YouTube and 6 million on Instagram. The show plans to premiere sometime in 2027, aiming for a more authentic love story after previous seasons faced criticism for contestants seeking career boosts rather than genuine relationships.

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Buzzfeed ORG · 1× Grant Ellis PERSON · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Mike PERSON · 1× Mike Varshavski PERSON · 1× Page Six ORG · 1× People ORG · 1× Taylor Frankie Paul PERSON · 1× YouTube ORG · 1× the U.S. Sun ORG · 1×

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The last season of “The Bachelorette,” with Taylor Frankie Paul was pulled just days before it was set to air when a video came out of the “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star throwing chairs at her ex, Dakota Mortensen, during a domestic violence incident.
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🔮 The next Bachelor could be one to treat their heartache.

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The next Bachelor could be one to treat their heartache. uncertain
Bachelor → treat → heartache
The dating reality show, which announced they were accepting submissions in May for their 30th season, has started reaching out to potentials suitors with a source telling us they are going back to their “old-school roots” by looking for someone who actually wants to fall in love. uncertain
who → announce → love
Dr. Mike Varshavski — a doctor who went viral for his good looks as well as posting health advice online — has been contacted by producers, a source tells Page Six. asserted
source → go → producers
The 36-year-old family medicine practitioner was named “The Sexiest Doctor Alive” by People in 2015. asserted
practitioner → name → 2015
That same year Buzzfeed highlighted him in an article titled, “Um, You Really Need To See This Hot Doctor And His Dog.” asserted
You → highlight → Doctor
Dr. Mike, as he is known online, boasts 15.1 million followers on YouTube, and 6 million on Instagram. asserted
he → know → Instagram
Season 30 is set to premiere sometime in 2027. asserted
Season → set → 2027
We hear the show is trying to get back to it’s “roots,” by finding someone “genuinley successful,” and “charming” who is “actually looking for love.” asserted
who → hear → love
Several past Bachelors have been accused of going on the show to get clicks and help their careers. asserted
Bachelors → accuse → careers
Grant Ellis, the show’s last leading man, was accused by a contestant of “clout chasing.” asserted
Ellis → accuse → chasing
The show first debuted in 2002. asserted
show → debut → 2002
Ratings have been going down over the years. asserted
Ratings → go → years
In July, the U.S. Sun reported that they hired a new casting team to try and crank viewership back up. asserted
they → report → viewership
“They need a fresh start,” a source told the publication. asserted
source → need → publication
“They won’t be following the tradition of choosing someone who’s already part of the franchise. asserted
who → follow → franchise
They want someone who’s serious about looking for love and not just in it to be an influencer.” asserted
who → want → it
The source also told the pub, “He’ll most likely be in his 30s and will have a good career, good morals and is going to be a huge catch to any contestant on next season. asserted
He → tell → season
The show has spawned “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise,” and “The Golden Bachelor.” asserted
show → spawn → Paradise
The last season of “The Bachelorette,” with Taylor Frankie Paul was pulled just days before it was set to air when a video came out of the “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star throwing chairs at her ex, Dakota Mortensen, during a domestic violence incident. asserted
star → pull → incident
A rep for the show did not comment. asserted
rep → comment → show
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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