Disney TV Boss Talks Future of 'Bachelor' Franchise, Says New Leads Must 'Meet the Bar of Excellence'

As "The Bachelor" franchise gears up to launch new seasons of "Bachelor in Paradise" and "The Golden Bachelor" this summer and fall, respectively, Disney TV boss Craig Erwich said the network is honing its casting arm to find new leads that "meet the bar of excellence." "The 'Bachelor' universe continues to be really important to us," Erwich told TheWrap. "The 'Bachelor' installments are no different than any other show - you have to have the right cast and the right people in front of the camera who have an amazing story to tell, but also who are willing to . . .