HGTV is teaming up with The Bachelor for a new renovation competition series that features some of the most popular and controversial contestants ever to appear in the franchise. The Bachelor franchise has introduced several spin-offs since The Bachelor premiered in 2002, incl The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad, Bachelor in Paradise, The Bachelor Winter Games, The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart, The Golden Bachelor, and The Golden Bachelorette.
HGTV faced backlash in August 2025 as it canceled some of its most beloved series, including Christina on the Coast, The Flipping El Moussas, Battle on the Beach, Farmhouse Fixer, Married to Real Estate, Bargain Block, and Izzy Does It. However, it will now introduce a brand-new series that will have Bachelor Nation cheering.
HGTV’s Bachelor Mansion Takeover Premieres In 2026
The Renovation Competition Series Features 12 Bachelor Franchise Contestants
In 2026, HGTV will premiere Bachelor Mansion Takeovera renovation competition series in which 12 Bachelor franchise contestants will help breathe new life into the legendary Bachelor Mansion in California, in order to win a $100,000 prize, People revealed.
The six-episode series features Bachelor Nation host and The Bachelor season 5 star Jesse Palmer as its emcee, while Tyler Cameron, who was Hannah Brown’s runner-up during The Bachelorette season 15 and Tayshia Adams, who got her start on Colton Underwood’s Bachelor season, joined Bachelor in Paradise season 6, and then starred in The Bachelorette season 16, will serve as judges. They’ll also be joined by a guest judge during the series.
The 12 Bachelor Nation contestants include Dean Bell, Jill Chin, Noah Erb, Allyshia Gupta, Tammy Ly, Sandra Mason, Sam McKinney, Brendan Morais, Courtney Robertson, Jeremy Simon, Chris Stallworth, and Joan Vassos.
Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer, US Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery, said in a press release that HGTV was the best choice for Bachelor Mansion Takeover. He stated, “When we learned the Bachelor Mansion needed a serious makeover, we knew only HGTV could give the iconic property a renovation worthy of the name.”
Howard continued, “We’re welcoming fan favorites and memorable cast members from throughout Bachelor history to the HGTV family and can’t wait to see what they get up to in this first of its kind competition for the network.”
Where You’ve Seen The Bachelor Mansion Takeover Cast Before
Bachelor Nation Fan Favorites & Villains Will Compete
The Bachelor Mansion Takeover cast was announced in HGTV Instagram post. Dean first competed for Rachel Lindsay’s heart during The Bachelorette season 13, and later in Bachelor in Paradise season 4 and The Bachelor Winter Games. He met his wife, Caelynn Miller-Keyes, during Bachelor in Paradise season 6. Jill appeared on The Bachelor season 26 with Clayton Echard, and later tried her luck in Bachelor in Paradise seasons 8 and 10.
Noah was a contestant on Tayshia’s Bachelorette season, and later met his wife, Abigail Heringer, during Bachelor in Paradise season 7. Allyshia competed for Grant Ellis’ heart during The Bachelor season 29 and later became a villain during Bachelor in Paradise season 10. Tammy first appeared in The Bachelor season 24 with Peter Weber, and later was seen in Bachelor in Paradise season 7.
Sandra was one of the most beloved contestants on Gerry Turner’s season The Golden Bachelor. Sam was the villain of Jenn Tran’s Bachelorette season, and later competed in Bachelor in Paradise season 10.
Brendan made it to Tayshia’s top 3 men, but he self-eliminated before the overnight part of their Fantasy Suite date. He said I became a Bachelor in Paradise season 7 villain when he was accused of using Natasha Parker in order to wait for Pieper James to arrive on the beach. He’s now dating Bachelor Nation star Serene Russell.
Courtney got engaged to Ben Flajnik during The Bachelor season 16, despite being the season’s villain, but they’ve since broken up. Jeremy first competed for Jenn’s heart, but found love with Bailey Brown during Bachelor in Paradise season 10. Chris was a fan-favorite contestant on Joan’s Golden Bachelorette season. Joan self-eliminated from Gerry’s Golden Bachelor season, but later became the first-ever star of The Golden Bacheloretteduring which she got engaged to Chuck Chapple.
Bachelor Mansion Takeover will allow fans to see a whole new side of these franchise alums, many of whom have construction and/or design experience. It’ll also give an in-depth look at the iconic mansion that has served as the Bachelor franchise’s home for so many seasons. HGTV is bringing new life to The Bachelor with Bachelor Mansion Takeover.
Sources: People, HGTV/Instagram
- Release Date
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March 25, 2002
- NETWORKS
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Channel 5, BBC Three
- Writers
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Mike Fleiss
