Chris Harrison is returning to the reality dating world with a brand new series premiering this winter.
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New episodes of the six-episode series will then be released weekly on Wednesdays, culminating with the season finale on December 9.
Chris Harrison's The Vow, hosted by Chris himself, will star 30-year-old Jace Cates as the bachelor looking for lasting love.
Jace will embark on a relationship journey with 10 women who are each hoping to find a lasting commitment and marriage.
The series will feature curated dates and real-world compatibility challenges as Jace and the women explore whether they share the values, faith, communication and long-term goals necessary to build a relationship that will last beyond the show.
Rather than focusing only on romantic chemistry, Chris Harrison's The Vow will also tackle real-life issues that can make or break a marriage, including conflict, communication, faith, family and plans for the future.
Contestants will also be encouraged to leave the process if they no longer believe their relationship with Jace has a genuine future.
"Chris Harrison helped shape one of television's most recognizable genres, and we're thrilled to partner with him on a fresh, thoughtful take that returns the focus to what so many people are ultimately searching for: a genuine connection built to last," Fox Nation president Lauren Petterson said in a statement.
"This series explores the conversations, values and real-life moments that matter long after production ends, and we believe audiences will connect with its authentic and hopeful approach to finding lasting love."
Chris also expressed his excitement about returning to the dating-show genre after previously serving as the longtime host of The Bachelor franchise.
"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," Chris 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."
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The husband and father continued, "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?"
Chris teased that "the stakes couldn't be higher" and he's "incredibly proud and honored" to put his name on the show.
Chris will also reunite with a familiar The Bachelor couple during the season.
Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici, who met and fell in love on The Bachelor's 17th season, will make an appearance on Chris Harrison's The Vow to share their experience and offer advice about what it takes to build a lasting marriage.
Sean proposed to Catherine during his The Bachelor finale, and the couple subsequently got married in January 2014. They have since welcomed three children together.
Chris Harrison's The Vow is produced in partnership with Lionsgate Alternative Television.
Chris and his wife Lauren Zima are serving as executive producers alongside Nicholas Caprio, Tom Huffman, showrunner Louis Caric, and consulting producer Elan Gale.
"Get ready. The Bachelor. The Women. The Drama," the official trailer teases.
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"Expecting someone else? Roses fade, true love lasts forever. The Vow, a new series about finding true love, coming this November -- only on Fox Nation," Chris says.
Nearly five years after severing ties with ABC's The Bachelor, Chris initially teased on Instagram in February that he'd be coming back into the spotlight to host a "traditional marriage" dating show on a "prominent streaming service."
At that time, the show had begun casting men and women over the age of 21 who "want a traditional, marriage-minded partnership built on commitment and shared values."
The casting call added, "We're looking for singles who believe in clear roles, long-term commitment and building a life together -- and who are dating with real intention."
Chris was the longtime host of The Bachelor franchise until he and ABC parted ways over a controversy that unfolded during The Bachelor's 25th season starring Matt James in early 2021.
While Matt's season of The Bachelor was airing on ABC, Chris sparked major backlash when he conducted an Extra interview with the first Black The Bachelorette star, Rachel Lindsay, and defended Season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racially-ignorant and racially-insensitive actions in her recent past.
Chris had intended to take a leave of absence and eventually come back to the show, but after multiple Bachelor Nation alums filled in for him as host for Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelorette, Jesse Palmer officially replaced him in early 2022 ahead of The Bachelor's 26th season starring Clayton Echard.
Chris reportedly received a settlement with ABC to exit The Bachelor franchise for good.
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