'The Bachelor' Is A Failed Experiment, So Why Does America Still Watch?
2 years, 10 months ago

'The Bachelor' Is A Failed Experiment, So Why Does America Still Watch?

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The premiere of Season 26 of "The Bachelor" topped 3.8 million viewers. John Fleenor via Getty Images Psychologist William J. Ryan compares the feeling of watching the “Bachelor” franchise to that of a social-bonding event like watching the NFL playoffs and, ultimately, the Super Bowl. — courtney blake October 27, 2021 Season 25 of “The Bachelor” not only showcased the series’ first Black lead, Matt James, but also oddly capitalized on spinning a false “absentee Black father” narrative, airing an intimate conversation with him and his father. It’s not an either-or; it’s actually a both.” During the pandemic, Pace and Kultgen rewatched every season of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” on double speed as they were mainlining their playbook. Craig Sjodin via Getty Images Watching the “Bachelor” franchise initially served as a form of escapism and a “fun thing to watch,” she said.

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‘Bachelor’ creator Mike Fleiss exits reality TV franchise
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Bachelor’ creator Mike Fleiss exits reality TV franchise

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Mike Fleiss, the creator of “The Bachelor,” has exited the reality TV franchise more than two decades after the iconic dating show launched. While Fleiss has been the face of the “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette” and other spinoffs since the shows’ inceptions, trade publications report he hasn’t led day-to-day operations in around a decade. Fleiss described the …

‘The Bachelor’ is again embroiled in controversy. This time over gaslighting
2 years, 9 months ago

‘The Bachelor’ is again embroiled in controversy. This time over gaslighting

LA Times  

After its first season with a Black lead was rocked by scandal — and criticism of its ongoing diversity missteps — ABC’s “The Bachelor” was poised to retreat to its comfort zone this season: fun-filled dates, exotic locations and an upbeat white lead. “In the 20-plus years that I have watched ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, this truly was the most dramatic …

‘The Bachelor’ has a troubled history when it comes to gay romance. It’s not alone
3 years, 8 months ago

‘The Bachelor’ has a troubled history when it comes to gay romance. It’s not alone

LA Times  

“The Bachelor’s” Colton Underwood on Wednesday revealed that he’s gay in an emotional interview with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America.” Compared with the franchise’s past handling of the subject of gay romance, it was a major step forward. It’s understandable that Underwood hoped his time on “The Bachelor” would lead to his marrying and having a family with a …

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