ABC "The Bachelorette" stars Michelle Young
Long-running reality dating competition series “The Bachelorette” returns with its 18th season on Tuesday, October 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
If you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of “The Bachelorette” online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch “The Bachelorette” live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most shows on-demand within three days (and sometimes longer) of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in select markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch “The Bachelorette” live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch “The Bachelorette” live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which you can try out for free with a seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch “The Bachelorette” live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which includes most shows after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 18 Preview
Former Division I basketball player Michelle Young was a fan-favorite on Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor,” so it was no surprise she was chosen to helm her own season of the franchise.
The 28-year-old fifth-grade teacher has “big dreams for the future and says she wants a man by her side that is supportive and driven to make the world a better place. She is looking for the Superman to her Superwoman and is ready to find a love with whom she can start a family of her own,” according to the ABC press release.
The 30 suitors vying for Michelle’s heart are as follows:
- Alec, 29, an engineer from North Charleston, SC
- Brandon J., 26, a traveling nurse recruiter from Portland, OR
- Brandon K., 29, a brand manager from Austin, TX
- Bryan, 31, an NFL player from Chicago, IL
- Casey, 36, an advertising creative director from Miami Beach, FL
- Chris G., 28, a motivational speaker from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Chris S., 28, a commodities broker from West Hollywood, CA
- Clayton, 28, a medical sales rep from Columbia, MO
- Daniel, 26, a firefighter from Austin, TX
- Edward, 27, a wellness coach from Los Angeles, CA
- Garrett, 33, a tech CEO from Salt Lake City, UT
- Jack, 30, a former Army officer from Philadelphia, PA
- Jamie, 32, a biotech CEO from San Diego, CA
- Joe, 28, a real estate developer from Minneapolis, MN
- JoMarri, 26, a personal trainer from Fresno, CA
- Leroy, 27, a biomedical Ph.D. student from Dallas, TX
- LT, 38, a yoga guru from Bellevue, WA
- Martin, 29, a personal trainer from Miami, FL
- Mollique, 36, an academic administrator from San Diego, CA
- Nayte, 27, a sales executive from Austin, TX
- Olu, 27, an IT analyst from Newark, NJ
- Pardeep, 30, a neuroscientist from Brooklyn, NY
- Peter, 26, a pizzapreneur from Port St. Joe, FL
- PJ, 30, a firefighter from Houston, TX
- Rick, 32, a medical sales rep from Los Angeles, CA
- Rodney, 29, a sales rep from Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Romeo, 32, a mathematician from New York City, NY
- Ryan, 30, an environmental consultant from San Jose, CA
- Spencer, 25, a financial crimes analyst from Cleveland, OH
- Will, 28, an academic interventionist from Grand Rapids, MI
The ABC description for the season 18 premiere teases, “Thirty incredible men arrive, hoping to impress Michelle with their charm, wit and dashing good looks, but before the men can attempt to woo her, they’ll have to get through hosts and mentors Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams first. It may be night one, but the suitors quickly learn it’s going to take more than a good limo entrance to win this Bachelorette’s heart.”
“The Bachelorette” airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on ABC.