Parents' Guide to

The Bachelor Winter Games

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

International reality spin-off mixes winter, romance games.

TV ABC Reality TV 2018
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • The Bachelor Winter Games TV Series: The opening parade.
  • The Bachelor Winter Games TV Series: Crying over a contestant.
  • The Bachelor Winter Games TV Series: Skiing in bathing suits.

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March 16, 2020
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Waste of time!

What are they thinking? Worst show ever, especially Ashley I
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What's the Story?

THE BACHELOR WINTER GAMES brings together contestants from the international franchise for an Olympic-themed sports competition. Hosted by Chris Harrison and sports broadcaster Hannah Storm, 26 of the most notable cast members from the international versions of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette compete in a series of winter-themed events in Manchester, Vermont. The winners of each of the gender-segregated events win date cards allowing them to ask another cast member out. Rose ceremonies are held, too, and some contestants are sent home early. The final two standing are named the winners. Throughout it all, old flames are ignited, new sparks fly, and romantic connections are made and broken.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1):
Kids say: Not yet rated

This nonsensical series follows a now-familiar reality format that highlights on flirting, hook ups, and relationship drama. Cast members, who come from North America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, have little experience playing the winter sports they are competing in. As a result, they are more excited about potentially falling in love than being crowned overall game winners.

A few of the contestants reveal some details about the versions of the The Bachelor they originally appeared in, some of which limit the amount of kissing between couples. However, The Bachelor Winter Games follows the U.S. format, which makes this kind of behavior a focal point, and leads to some interesting moments. If you're a fan of the franchise, you'll probably find it entertaining. If not, you probably won't.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the reasons people continue to appear on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, despite their continued failure to find successful relationships as a result. Is it for attention or notoriety? Or do they really believe that they will ultimately find love on shows like The Bachelor Winter Games?

  • The Bachelor Winter Games features people from around the world who come from different cultures. Are their cultural differences an important part of the show?

  • Why is sex such a key part of the U.S. versions of the The Bachelor franchise? Why isn't it the same in some international versions of the series?

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