'The Bachelor' gets its own show on Snapchat
Now you can get your Bachelor fix on Snapchat.
On Wednesday, Snap Inc. and Disney ABC Television Group announced they will partner up to create original episodic shows for Snapchat Discover.
The programming will kick off with Watch Party: The Bachelor, a complement to ABC's popular franchise which kicks off its 21st season on Jan. 2.
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The Snapchat show will show celebrities, comedians, super fans and Bachelor and Bachelorette alums as they get together to watch the season.
The rotating Bachelor enthusiasts will "hang out, eat snacks, crack jokes and hilariously react to the crazy/wild/romantic storylines that are sure to unfold this season," ABC and Snap Inc. said in the press release.
There will be 10 original episodes and one Live story. Episodes will be available on Snapchat every Tuesday morning following episodes of The Bachelor on ABC Monday nights. They will live for 24 hours on Snapchat.
Several additional shows from ABC Television Group will roll out on Snapchat in the coming months, as the platform continues to grow its original, scripted and unscripted shows on its Discover platform.
Earlier this year, ABC partnered up with Snap for an Oscars Live story, which both companies said was "very successful."
“Disney|ABC have rewritten the rules for how to develop daring, fun and adventurous series for TV, mastering formats ranging from scripted to reality and drama to comedy,” said Nick Bell, VP of Content for Snap Inc, in a statement. “They will be a vital partner as we continue to expand our lineup of Shows on Discover and we’re excited to kick off 2017 by bringing one of their most beloved brands to Snapchat.”
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Saba was a Los Angeles-based reporter who covers all things digital entertainment, including YouTube, streaming services and digital influencers. Prior to that, she spent two years at the Los Angeles Times covering entertainment for the Calendar and Company Town sections. Saba grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in journalism and B.A. in political science. When not reporting, she is usually binge watching shows online or looking for new coffee shops to frequent.
