They know how bad the seasons are getting, so they’re trying to shake it up. A cruise is not the answer. 

I totally believe it. Makes sense that they would think this was an exciting new version of the show. 

You know what really heightens the drama in romance? E. coli! 

Interesting! I can't imagine why they'd be canceling a months worth of cruises since the entire season itself is like... 8 weeks? Logistically, too, to have people coming on and off the boat for that long (including ppl eliminated) just doesn't make total sense. I'm gonna say they're NOT related. 

I don’t know if I believe the conspiracy however I would love a season at sea. Talk about a change of scenery! 

Now I have no clue if this is true, but since cruise ships are technically in a "no man's zone" of international waters, perhaps they don't need to pay any production taxes? 

There's def someone on ABC's finance team who thought this one up. 

This all started as a Reddit rumor back in March. That Virgin Voyages canceled a months worth of cruises last minute to film for The Bachelorette. What stuck out to me on Reddit was, "Easter family vacations ruined."

Then show creator, Mike Fleiss, tweets this photo.

https://twitter.com/fleissmeister/status/1515758521614147585

 !!! Exclusive international photo" With Gabby and Rachel standing in front of a large body of water. 

Now, what are the chances that he posts THIS photo on Easter weekend, the same time this Reddit thread is saying cruises were canceled to film. Either Fleiss stays on Bachelor Reddit, or there are some legs to this.

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