‘Bachelor’ Producers Send Legal Threat to Chris Harrison’s New Dating Show ‘The Vow’; Fox Nation Fights Back ‘Malicious and Vindictive’ Claims

Warner Bros. TV, the producer behind "The Bachelor," has initiated legal proceedings against Fox Nation over their new dating show, "The Vow." The dispute centers on claims that Fox Nation is exploiting the intellectual property and goodwill of the "Bachelor" franchise. In response to Fox Nation's teaser for "The Vow," which aired on September 16, a cease and desist letter was sent just two days later, on September 18.

Fox Nation's legal team refuted Warner Bros.' claims, stating that the company does not hold rights over a falling rose motif or the use of the phrase "The Bachelor" colloquially. Fox Nation also accused Warner Bros. of attempting to hinder both their promotion of "The Vow" and Chris Harrison's involvement. Despite the controversy surrounding Harrison's past, "The Vow" encourages its contestants and viewers to "Choose Love."