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After cautiously commissioning a limited five-week season of the first Australian Bachelorette, Channel Ten have confirmed the ratings hit will return bigger and better in 2016. 
The dating show which followed Sam Frost on her quest for love has surprisingly surpassed predecessor The Bachelor in the ratings to become one of the most popular shows on television.
Speaking to News Corp Australia, Ten's Head of Entertainment and Factual Programs, Stephen Tate, confirmed there would be a longer season of The Bachelorette next year, along with the possibility of Bachelor spin-off shows.
"Absolutely we would make it longer," Mr Tate said. "It all comes down to casting, but this season has given us great confidence."
"Throughout the world The Bachelorette series haven't rated as well as The Bachelor.
"I think producers around the world will be looking at the way Australia has done it as it's been very successful for us."
Mr Tate also revealed there would be an After The Final Rose special; a televised interview with the final couple which, in the United States, also brings them face-to-face with jilted finalists.
"Osher [Gunsberg] is one of the most capable hosts live and we definitely want to do that next year."
It looks like some Bachelor spin-off shows could also be in the works at Ten, following in the footsteps of the US Bachelor, now in its 19th season.
Spin-offs have included Bachelor in Paradise, which unites eliminated Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants in an exotic location, giving them a second chance at love.
"We're looking at everything," Mr Tate said. "All suggestions welcome."
The Bachelorette Australia finale airs at 7.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday on Ten, as Sam Frost takes her final three men to New Zealand.