ABC replaces The Bachelorette with AFHV and The Greatest Average American, adjusting Sunday nights week-by-week.
- May 5, 2026
AceShowbiz - ABC has decided to adjust its Sunday night programming on a week-by-week basis following the removal of Season 22 of The Bachelorette. The Disney-owned network will now fill the 8-10 p.m. time slot, originally reserved for the popular dating show, with a mix of repeats from two other series.
At 8 p.m., viewers can expect to watch new episodes of America's Funniest Home Videos (AFHV), a long-running series featuring humorous user-submitted clips. Following that, at 9 p.m., ABC will air episodes of Nate Bargatze's game show, The Greatest Average American. This scheduling change reflects the network’s decision to pause the current season of The Bachelorette while determining its next programming steps.
ABC’s approach to Sunday evenings now involves rotating these shows until further announcements are made. The network’s move comes amid ongoing discussions and challenges surrounding the reality drama associated with The Bachelorette and other projects in development.
Fans of ABC’s Sunday lineup will see this temporary shift as the network navigates its programming strategy in response to unforeseen circumstances related to its flagship dating series. The combination of AFHV and The Greatest Average American offers a mix of comedy and competition to maintain audience interest during this period.
As ABC continues to evaluate its options, viewers can anticipate updates on when and if The Bachelorette will return to the schedule. Until then, Sundays will feature the entertaining content of these two established shows in the prime evening hours.