Season 16, which stars Clare Crawley, will kick off with a two-hour episode, according to ABC. However, rumor has it that Tayshia Adams, 29, will reportedly take over as Bachelorette after Crawley, 39, falls for one of her contestants early in the season. 'BACHELORETTE' ALUM MIKE JOHNSON SLAMS FRANCHISE FOR LACK OF DIVERSITY: 'IT'S ATROCIOUS'Along with the announcement of the premiere on Thursday came a poster for the season featuring Crawley. Clare Crawley will finally embark on her journey to find true love as 'The Bachelorette' returns for its sizzling 16th season on a new night," reads the release. The announcement concluded: "Follow her passionate, wild ride to find her soul mate and the explosive turn of events that will have all of Bachelor Nation talking."

Source: Fox News August 27, 2020 23:37 UTC