How to watch The Bachelor 2021 online: stream season 25 from anywhere

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The 25th season of The Bachelor is set to come to an end in typically dramatic style with hunky 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder Matt James ready to make his final choice. Settle in as we detail how to watch The Bachelor online in 2021 and stream every season 25 episode of the hit reality show, wherever you are in the world right now - including the finale and After the Final Rose special.

How to watch The Bachelor 2021 online

When: Monday nights

Time: 8pm ET/PT, 7PM CT

Live stream: get ABC with a FREE fuboTV trial

Watch anywhere: tune in now with a good VPN

Matt was originally set to be one of the suitors on the latest season of The Bachelorette - but now finds himself the man in charge of the roses. So, instead of battling a bunch of other guys for the affections of one lucky lady, he's got loads of eligible bachelorettes trying to catch his eye.

After two months of dramatic dating and the usual array of emotional ups and downs, it all comes down to Matt's choice between Rachael Kirkconnell or Michelle Young.

Additionally, Matt is acutely aware that he's the first Black male lead in The Bachelor's history. The philanthropist has said it's hugely important for him that the contestants try to understand his experiences and embrace who he is: "That's part of who I am, and it's going to be part of our relationship."

Ready to see more sparks fly and overpriced flowers wilt? Keep reading as we detail how to watch The Bachelor 2021 online and stream every new episode live from anywhere today.


How to watch The Bachelor 2021 online from outside your country

Taking a well-earned vacation or out of the country on business? Not a problem. You can easily keep up with new episodes of The Bachelor from almost anywhere, despite geo-blocking restrictions.

The solution is simple. Just download a VPN, to alter your IP address to your home country, which will then let you watch your favorite shows – like The Bachelor – no matter where you are. Once installed, select the location of your home country and simply click connect. Viola! You’ll then be privy to all the backbiting and interpersonal drama that the new series has to offer.

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ExpressVPN is the world's top VPN right now
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Throw in its robust set of security features and ExpressVPN is the best all-round VPN for streaming - and perhaps best of all, it has a 30-day money back guarantee plus 3 months FREE when you subscribe for a year.

Access ExpressVPN via your laptop, iPhone, tablet, Android phone, PlayStation, Xbox and plenty more. Express is a do-it-all service that also benefits from 24/7 customer support.

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And don't forget that a VPN isn't just for reality TV - there's loads you can do with these clever bits of software. From unblocking restricted sites and watching Netflix in other countries, to adding an extra layer of security for online shopping and banking, Virtual Private Networks offer loads of benefits beyond streaming TV.

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How to watch The Bachelor 2021 online: stream every season 25 episode FREE in the US

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It's simple! If you have cable you can enjoy the latest episode of The Bachelor on ABC from 8pm ET/PT or 7pm CT every Monday from January 4. The finale is set to take place on Monday, March 15 with the After The Final Rose special following immediately afterwards.

ABC has an online platform where you can watch live episodes or re-watch previous instalments from the current season, but you may need to enter your cable provider details first.

Alternatively, you can get ABC without the commitment (or cost) of cable by using an OTT streaming service. 

Of the many options, FuboTV stands out as one of the few to offer ABC as part of its line-up - priced from $64.99 a month, it's a complete cable replacement service and you can try a FREE FuboTV trial first to see if it meets your needs.

Not in the US? Don't worry - all you need is a top-notch VPN and you'll be able to watch all the same streaming services and shows you would back home, wherever you are.

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How to watch The Bachelor 2021 FREE online in Canada

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Hopeless romantics up north, you're in luck! Citytv will air new episodes of The Bachelor 2021 on Mondays, at the same time they go out in the US - that's 8pm ET/PT or 7pm CT. 

If you miss a live broadcast, you can view new episodes for FREE on Citytv’s online platform a day after it airs...but you'll need to enter your TV provider details first.

Out of the country when The Bachelor airs? Simply grab a VPN as described above and continue to watch episodes online, just as if you were at home.

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Watch The Bachelor 2021 online in the UK

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New season 25 episodes drop on specialist reality TV streaming service Hayu on Thursdays, so Brits are just a few days behind the emotianl rollercoaster

Hayu costs a mere £4.99 per month and plays host to over 250 other reality TV shows, including Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Real Housewives, Jersey Shore and The Simple Life.

And perhaps best of all... you can try it all 100% free thanks too its 30-day free trial. While if you already have an Amazon Prime Video subscription, then you can add the Hayu channel it there, too.

However, anyone from countries like the US or Canada, where it is possible to watch The Bachelor season 25, can simply grab a VPN as described above and stream episodes just like you would if you were at home.

Can you watch The Bachelor 2021 online in Australia?

Aussies are out of luck when it comes to The Bachelor 2021. The Nine Network used to show The Bachelor but currently only has episodes up to and including season 24 on its 9now catch-up service.

An Antipodean version of the hit show goes out on 10play.

But again, anyone from abroad currently staying in Australia can follow our VPN advice as detailed above and watch the show online. 

The Bachelor 2021 (season 25): who is Matt James?

Matt has already been a massive hit with Bachelor Nation, having been recast for The Bachelor after originally been in the running for one of the 32 contestants in season 16 of The Bachelorette. He looks the complete package, combining good looks with a golden heart.

A real-estate broker by trade, the 28-year-old heartthrob from North Carolina has also founded a charity that aims to encourage physical and mental wellbeing in kids from under-served communities in New York City.

He also tried out for the NFL franchises Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints as a wide receiver, and is best friends with fan fave Tyler Cameron, who finished runner-up in season 15 of The Bachelorette.

Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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