Chris Harrison is returning to reality dating television. The former longtime host of 'The Bachelor' fronts 'The Vow,' a new dating series headed to Fox Nation built around one bachelor and the 10 women competing for his love, five years after Harrison's controversial departure from the ABC franchise.
The newly released trailer puts 30-year-old Jace Cates at the center of the action as he divides his attention among the female contestants. At one point in the preview, Cates is seen cradling an infant while a cast member declares, 'I think Jace would be an amazing dad. Oh my gosh, like, put a baby in me now!'
The series premieres on Nov. 11 on Fox Nation, which will roll out one episode per week leading up to the season finale on Dec. 9.
According to the show's description, 'The Vow' will explore 'whether shared values, faith, communication, and long-term goals can build a relationship designed to last long after the cameras stop rolling.' The description adds that, at a time when much of modern dating culture is driven by fleeting connections and social media attention, the series offers a different approach by placing the focus on meaningful relationships, commitment and building a life together.
Fox Nation has not been subtle about the show's connection to television's most iconic dating franchise. An earlier teaser for 'The Vow' showed Harrison throwing a red rose, the signature symbol of 'The Bachelor,' on the ground and threatening to step on it.
The series will also feature an appearance by Sean and Catherine Lowe, whose love story unfolded on Season 17 of 'The Bachelor' in 2013. The pair has been married since and stands as one of the most famous examples of a long-lasting relationship to form on reality television.
Harrison hosted 'The Bachelor' and all of its spinoffs from the series' inception in 2002. He exited the franchise in 2021 after comments he made defending former contestant Rachael Kirkconnell drew sharp backlash and were perceived by some as racially insensitive.
'I'm so excited to be back helping people find love, and Fox Nation has been an incredible partner in bringing this vision to life,' Harrison said in a statement. 'We were inspired by the faith-driven renaissance happening across America, and as a result, I believe we've created the most authentic dating show on television today. At a time when so many people feel dating has become harder than ever, "The Vow" asks a simple but important question: Can genuine, lasting love still be found in the modern world? The stakes couldn't be higher. I'm incredibly proud and honored to put my name on this show.'
