Jason Tartick To Be The New Bachelor?

🌹 Jason Tartick: ABC’s Hidden Contender?

Jason Tartick first won Bachelor Nation hearts on Becca Kufrin’s season of The Bachelorette in 2018. Though he didn’t win, he emerged as a fan favorite—so much so that TV Guide polls once showed Jason as the top write-in for Bachelor season lead, with over 50% of votes backing him. He’s since remained a prominent voice in the franchise, appearing as a guest on specials like Men Tell All and After the Final Rose, and hosting his own financial podcast and books

With his engagement to Kaitlyn Bristowe and recent whirlwind romance with Kat Stickler both behind him, Jason Tartick—freshly single and arguably wiser—has emerged as a leading contender to be the next Bachelor. Here’s what that could mean for ABC.

ABC knows The Bachelor thrives on leads with compelling backstories and that’s exactly what they’re looking for with Jason Tartick.

Fans have consistently named Jason as a desirable Bachelor candidate. Beyond polls, Reddit has been buzzing—one fan commented:

“Jason Tartick should have been the lead.”

Recent media coverage has also fueled speculation. On his Trading Secrets podcast, Jason mentioned he would “of course” consider being The Bachelor if asked—but noted being 35 might be “too old” for ABC’s standard casting window. Yet he’s kept the door open:

“If I ever got a call from anyone in leadership from the ‘Bachelor’ franchise, I would always pick up their call,” he told The Blast.

If ABC frames Jason’s journey through The Bachelor with honesty—acknowledging his past and spotlighting his personal growth—it could deliver a compelling season.

Kaitlyn Bristowe: Four Years Together, Engagement in 2021, Split in 2023

The couple first connected in early 2019 after meeting on Kaitlyn’s Off the Vine podcast, got engaged in May 2021, and split in August 2023.

Why they split: Both cited a loss of focus and growing apart. Kaitlyn noted they “stopped prioritizing each other,” even though no dramatic event triggered the split.

Spice in the aftermath: Kaitlyn later went public expressing hurt when Jason named his dog “Teddy”—a name she had once shared for a future baby—calling it “pathetic” and “mean”.

Kat Stickler: Six-Month Relationship, Split in October 2024

Timeline & highs: Their relationship became public in April 2024. They met via his Trading Secrets podcast, went Instagram official in June 2024, and she even met his family

Why they split: Simply, “it just didn’t work.” Jason described their split in October 2024 as abrupt and “one of the hardest months” of his life, denying rumors of disloyalty.

ABC has officially renewed The Bachelor for its milestone Season 30, with production set to roll out during the 2025–2026 broadcast season

New Leadership Behind the Scenes

Scott Teti, known for steering Bachelor in Paradise, takes the helm as the new showrunner and executive producer, replacing Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner—who exited amid allegations of a toxic work environment.

After skipping The Bachelorette this year, ABC is still heavily invested in The Bachelor brand—and is leaning into it for a fresh start.