finally a lead whose followers aren't the reason he's there.

'The Bachelor' Eyes Internet-Famous Doctor as It Returns to Its 'Old-School Roots'

Producers of The Bachelor have contacted Dr. Mike Varshavski, a 36-year-old family medicine practitioner with 15.1 million YouTube and 6 million Instagram followers, as a potential lead for the show's 30th season, per Page Six. A source says the franchise wants a return to its "old-school roots" by casting someone "genuinely successful" who is "actually looking for love," after last lead Grant Ellis was accused of clout chasing. Ratings have slid, a new casting team was hired in July, and season 30 premieres in 2027.

Source: 'The Bachelor' Eyes Internet-Famous Doctor as It Returns to Its 'Old-School Roots' — Page Six

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