NBC Develops a ‘Bachelor’-‘Survivor’ Reality Hybrid

“The Bachelor,” once a flagging franchise, is now an inspiration to other networks

After nearly fading away a few years ago, ABC's "The Bachelor" has been reinvigorated as a potent reality franchise for the network, becoming an almost year-round player for the network via spinoffs such as "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor Pad."

Now other networks are following suit, reported Vulture on Thursday. NBC is actively developing a new adventure-oriented dating series blending the hookups of "The Bachelor" with the adventure elements of "Survivor." Because the contestants will likely be strangers to each other, people familiar with the project are referring to it as "Meet Play Love."

Read more at Vulture.

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