The Chris Harrison dating show “The Vow” premieres Nov. 11 on Fox Nation, according to Variety. The streamer will release one episode a week until the Dec. 9 finale, giving the former “Bachelor” host a return to the kind of format he knows best.

The series puts one bachelor, 30-year-old Jace Cates, at the center of a field of 10 women vying for his attention. In the trailer, Cates splits his time among them. One cast member says he would make an amazing dad and jokingly asks for a baby on the spot, as he is seen cradling an infant.

Cates is the focus of the trailer, and the setup is familiar territory for anyone who has followed the franchise Harrison hosted for years. The trailer is the clearest look so far at the cast and tone of the series.

Is Chris Harrison hosting again?

Yes. Harrison is the host of “The Vow,” five years after his exit from the ABC franchise. He hosted “The Bachelor” and all of its spinoffs from the series’ 2002 debut until 2021, when he left after comments defending former contestant Rachael Kirkconnell drew sharp backlash. Some people perceived those comments as racially insensitive.

“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 Harrison said in a statement.

Harrison also said he believes the show is the most authentic dating show on television today. He framed its central question as whether genuine, lasting love can still be found in the modern world. He said many people feel dating has become harder than ever, and he called the stakes high.

Fox Nation’s description puts the show’s focus on whether shared values, faith, communication and long-term goals can build a relationship meant to last after the cameras stop rolling. That framing sets the series against modern dating, which the description says is often driven by fleeting connections and social media attention.

Fox Nation has positioned the show as a different approach to romance on television, one that puts meaningful relationships, commitment and building a life together at the center. For a streamer, it is also a chance to bring a well-known host back to a genre he has hosted for years.

The first teaser handled Harrison’s past carefully. According to Variety, it did not spell out his link to the TV franchise. Instead, he tossed a red rose, the symbol of The Bachelor, onto the ground and threatened to step on it.

Harrison has not been part of ABC’s franchise since 2021, so the trailer marks his return to a dating format on a different network. The show also features an appearance from Sean and Catherine Lowe, whose love story unfolded on Season 17 of “The Bachelor” in 2013.

The couple has been married since, and the description of their story frames them as one of the most famous examples of a long-lasting relationship to form on reality television. Viewers who follow reality dating will recognize the structure: one bachelor, a crowd of contestants and a run of connections tested over several weeks.

For fans building a viewing schedule, the timeline is simple. The first episode lands Nov. 11, new episodes arrive weekly, and the finale airs Dec. 9. Variety’s report includes the trailer, which fans can watch there.

Quick answers

When does The Vow premiere on Fox Nation?
According to Variety, The Vow premieres Nov. 11 on Fox Nation. The streamer will release one episode per week until the Dec. 9 finale.

Is Chris Harrison hosting The Vow?
Yes. Harrison steps back into the host’s role five years after his exit from ABC’s Bachelor franchise in 2021.

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Source: Variety