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ABC Chief On Future Of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Post-Divorce & More Franchise Extensions


The Golden Bachelor is not going anywhere, Disney TV Group President Erwich suggested.

“ The Golden Bachelor was probably the television event last year,” ABC TV Group President Erwich said in an interview with Deadline on the day of the Disney upfront presentation. “I think there’s a theme of Golden Bachelor, which is so much about heart, humor and aspiration, and I think when you watch other shows on ABC, whether it’s Dancing With The Stars or American Idol, they have those qualities,” he said. “If you look at a show that we’ve recently picked up, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, I think that shares many characteristics of Golden Bachelor, something to root for, makes you feel good, it’s something you can watch with your family.

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