ABC to Produce Shows for Snapchat, Including ‘Bachelor’ Companion Series

Under the new agreement, ABC will roll out multiple new original scripted and unscripted shows for the social media platform, beginning with Watch Party:

A companion to the ABC reality dating show, “Watch Party” will feature celebrities, comedians, super fans and infamous former contestants get together each week to watch new episodes of “The Bachelor.”

“Earlier this year, we worked closely with Snap on a very successful The Oscars Live Story and we look forward to building on that relationship and providing Snapchat’s mobile-centric users with a unique, immersive experience around our shows and brands,” said John Frelinghuysen, executive vice president, digital media, strategy and business development, Disney ABC Television.

Disney ABC have rewritten the rules for how to develop daring, fun and adventurous series for TV, mastering formats ranging from scripted to reality and drama to comedy,” said Nick Bell, VP of content for Snap Inc. “They will be a vital partner as we continue to expand our lineup of Shows on Discover and we’re excited to kick off 2017 by bringing one of their most beloved brands to Snapchat.