The Bachelor' showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner are exiting the ABC reality dating franchise amid allegations of the pair fostering a "toxic" and "hostile" work environment. The pair's departures,

Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, who took over as "The Bachelor" showrunners in 2023, are exiting the series.

But it does seem to have gotten even more problem-prone in recent years, between Fleiss’ departure, allegations of inappropriate behavior on the set of spin-off Bachelor In Paradise, and the departure of long-time host Chris Harrison a few years back.

The showrunners of The Bachelor are set to depart in the latest behind-the-scenes shakeup at the ABC reality franchise. Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner are set to leave their positions, which they've held since series creator Mike Fleiss left the show in 2023.