Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, who took over as "The Bachelor" showrunners in 2023, are exiting the series.

The Bachelor’ showrunners Claire Freeland & Bennett Graebner are exiting after the pair were alleged to have run a "toxic" and "hostile" workplace.

Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, the showrunners of The Bachelor, are said to be stepping down. Keep reading to find out the reasons behind their decision.

Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner are set to leave their positions, which they’ve held since series creator Mike Fleiss left the show in 2023. Their exits come in the wake of allegations that Freeland and Graebner oversaw a “toxic” and “hostile” workplace on The Bachelor, claims the pair have denied through their attorney.

But it does seem to have gotten even more problem-prone in recent years, between Fleiss’ departure, allegations of inappropriate behavior on the set of spin-off Bachelor In Paradise, and the departure of long-time host Chris Harrison a few years back.

The Bachelor is saying goodbye to some big names behind the scenes: Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, who have served as showrunners for the past two seasons, are exiting the ABC dating show, our sister site Deadline reports.

Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner, the executive producers and showrunners of The Bachelor, are stepping down from their roles. While they are still working on Grant Ellis‘ ongoing season, which is nearing its conclusion,

The Bachelor' showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner are exiting the ABC reality dating franchise amid allegations of the pair fostering a "toxic" and "hostile" work environment. The pair's departures,