AceShowbiz - ABC's long-running reality series "The Bachelorette" won't be making its usual summer appearance in 2025. This surprising hiatus comes right after Grant Ellis' season of "The Bachelor", which premiered on January 27.

The woman at the center of "The Bacholette" is usually picked out among former contestants from the previous season of "The Bachelor". While the male-centric show launched at the beginning of the year, the female one typically premieres in July.

This isn't the first time fans have had to endure a break. The show previously took a break in 2006 and 2007, only to return with a bang in 2008. The exact reasons for this year's pause remain unclear, with no official statements provided by ABC.

Jenn Tran led the latest season of "The Bachelorette" and became the first Asian American Bachelorette. Her season, marked by a dramatic finale where she ultimately chose Devin Strader over Marcus Shoberg, ended in a shocking twist when Strader broke off the engagement in a phone call.

Meanwhile, the current Bachelor Grant Ellis is tight-lipped about whether he found love on his season, but he gushed over all the female contestants "They were honestly the best group; I couldn't have asked for better. At times I got nervous because they were so great."

While "The Bachelor" is absent, "Bachelor in Paradise" is set to return this summer after skipping a year. This spin-off, known for giving former contestants a second chance at love on the beaches of Mexico, will air its 10th season with new showrunner Scott Teti at the helm.

The franchise's fresh take on romance for older contestants, "The Golden Bachelor" and "The Golden Bachelorette", also continues to expand. These spin-offs, which premiered in 2023, have brought new life to the series by focusing on older singles.

Gerry Turner and Joan Vassos led the first seasons of "The Golden Bachelor" and "The Golden Bachelorette", respectively, though renewals for these shows have yet to be announced.

While fans may be disheartened by the break, it's not completely unexpected. "The Bachelor" franchise has a history of shaking things up, whether it's introducing new spin-offs or pausing production. As of now, all eyes are on the current "Bachelor" and upcoming "Bachelor in Paradise" as well as potential new ventures within the Bachelor universe.

As we await further announcements, one thing remains certain: "The Bachelor" universe is always full of surprises, and this break might just prep fans for an even more exciting return in the future.