Chris Harrison Returns to Dating TV With The Vow

Chris Harrison is returning to dating television as host and executive producer of The Vow, Fox Nation’s first original dating series. His wife, Lauren Zima, helped create the show and is also an executive producer. The six-episode series begins with two episodes on November 11, followed by weekly releases on Wednesdays through its December 9 finale.

The show follows Jace Cates, 30, as he dates 10 women, ages 25 to 33, who are seeking lasting commitment and marriage. The contestants include Kylee, 28, from Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as Sierra, Mya, MJ, Marley, Kierstin, Julia, Haleigh, Audrey and Alexis.

Rather than focus on short-lived connections, the series puts long-term compatibility at its center. Cates and the women discuss faith, family, communication and future plans, and take part in challenges designed to explore whether they could build a life together. Contestants are encouraged to leave if they no longer see a genuine future in the relationship.

Harrison said the show was inspired by renewed interest in faith and described it as an effort to present an authentic approach to dating. He also said he was proud to make a series asking whether lasting love can be found in modern life.

Harrison previously hosted The Bachelor and its related shows. He said his departure from the franchise, which he called a difficult and humbling experience, ultimately gave him time away and helped him feel ready to create a show of his own. He rejected the idea that he had been “canceled,” saying he viewed the split as a messy breakup rather than a reason to see himself as a victim.