Brands looking to connect with lovers of the Bachelorette franchise will soon have a Canadian option.

Corus Entertainment’s W Network has commissioned The Bachelorette Canada from Vancouver-based Good Human Productions Inc. The first season will consist of 11 90-minute episodes and one 60-minute special, and will be the first Canadian version of the Bachelorette franchise, which airs on ABC.

Casting for potential bachelors begins next Wednesday, with interested applicants asked to apply online, or attend casting calls across the country in January.

Production on the show will begin in March, with the first season of The Bachelorette Canada premiering on W Network next fall.

Like the original show, The Bachelorette Canada will see one woman search for love as 20 men vie for her affections through individual and group dates.

A Canadian version of The Bachelor, which was also produced by Good Human Productions, ran for two seasons on City. A statement released this morning by Rogers Media says the show will not be returning for a third season.

“We thank Canadians for their support of The Bachelor Canada and are proud of the two entertaining seasons we were able to bring to our viewers,” said Nataline Rodrigues, director of original programming, Rogers Media. “Unfortunately, the series was unable to connect with the audience it needed to continue.”

The second season of The Bachelor Canada, which aired in 2014, was sponsored by Michael Hill Jeweller, Nestlé’s Buitoni Pizza, Skinny Cow, Sunquest.ca, Rimmel London and Rogers-owned brands Flare magazine and The Shopping Channel.

Updated: 11:16 a.m.

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