Season 29 of The Bachelor kicks off on January 27, 2025. It’s available only in the United States, but if you’re traveling abroad, you can stream the wildly popular and long-running reality TV dating show safely and securely from anywhere with Proton VPN. In this article, we explain how.
Where to watch The Bachelor
The Bachelor is produced by abc and is free to watch live on ABC.com. You can also watch it on the following streaming platforms supported by Proton VPN:
- Hulu (which also hosts past seasons of The Bachelor)
- Sling TV
- fubo
- YouTube TV
You’ll need a paid subscription to stream using Proton VPN, and a subscription to the streaming service you wish to use.
How to watch The Bachelor live
From your browser
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
- Proton VPN for Windows
- Proton VPN for macOS
- Proton VPN for Linux
- Proton VPN Chrome extension
- Proton VPN Firefox extension
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server in the United States.
3. Visit the ABC website(new window) or the website of any other supported service that also hosts the show to watch The Bachelor safely and securely with Proton VPN.
On a mobile device
ABC discontinued its mobile apps(new window) in September 2024, but you can watch The Bachelor on your mobile browser or on an app from one of the other streaming platforms that host the show (all of which offer apps for Android, iOS, and iPadOS).
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server in the United States.
- Visit the ABC website(new window) on your mobile browser or download an app from Hulu, SlingTV, fubo, or YouTube TV to watch The Bachelor safely and securely with Proton VPN.
On your smart TV
ABC, Hulu, SlingTV, fubo, and YouTube TV apps are available for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV (“firestick”), and Apple TV.
1. Download Proton VPN for:
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server in the United States.
3. Install your preferred app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device to watch The Bachelor safely and securely with Proton VPN.
What is The Bachelor?
A guilty pleasure for many, The Bachelor is a popular reality television dating game show that has been on the air since 2002. The show’s concept is to help a single man (the Bachelor) or woman (the Bachelorette) find love from among a group of often attractive and charismatic contestants who are also looking for love.
Throughout each season, the Bachelor or Bachelorette goes on various dates with the contestants, ranging from romantic one-on-one dates to group dates and challenges. These dates are designed to test the contestants’ compatibility, trust, and feelings for the Bachelor or Bachelorette.
As the contestants compete for the Bachelor’s or Bachelorette’s attention, drama and conflict often arise. Alliances are formed, and tensions rise as the contestants vie for a spot in the final few. The show culminates in a final rose ceremony, where the Bachelor or Bachelorette chooses the contestant they want to be in a relationship with. The last contestant standing typically receives a proposal, and the couple is expected to start a relationship outside of the show.
