Rachel Lindsay leaves ‘Bachelor’ podcast as franchise grapples with issues of race
3 years, 7 months ago

Rachel Lindsay leaves ‘Bachelor’ podcast as franchise grapples with issues of race

LA Times  

Rachel Lindsay, ABC’s 2017 “Bachelorette,” is leaving the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast that she has cohosted since July 2019, first with fellow alum Ali Fedotowsky and then with Becca Kufrin. 💗 pic.twitter.com/HE5kfml5eh — Bachelor Happy Hour April 28, 2021 Lindsay’s franchise-related stress peaked earlier this year when “The Bachelor” — in its first season with a Black male lead, 29-year-old Matt James — got caught up in a firestorm involving racism, online abuse and questions about the future of besieged “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison. Television ‘Bachelor’ star Matt James is ‘focusing on’ a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell “The Bachelor” star Matt James tells People magazine he has seen contestant Rachael Kirkconnell “a handful of times” since their season ended in controversy. Lindsay, who married Miami chiropractor Bryan Abasolo in 2019 after meeting him on the show, also cohosts the Ringer’s “Higher Learning” podcast with reporter Van Lathan.

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‘The Bachelorette’ star Rachel Lindsay and husband Bryan Abasolo are calling it quits
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘The Bachelorette’ star Rachel Lindsay and husband Bryan Abasolo are calling it quits

LA Times  

Bryan Abasolo says he and “The Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay are ending their relationship after six years. The Bachelorette’s Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo are calling it quits. Please respect the spaces of our family and friends as we figure out our next steps.” Television ‘Bachelorette’ Rachel Lindsay on dealing with a ‘racist contestant’ and audience On Andy Cohen’s ‘Watch …

‘Bachelor’ creator responds to report of racism investigation: ‘I had more good days than bad’
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Bachelor’ creator responds to report of racism investigation: ‘I had more good days than bad’

LA Times  

“The Bachelor” creator Mike Fleiss, who announced earlier this week that he was leaving the hit ABC reality franchise, is pushing back against a report that he was being investigated for racial discrimination on the dating show at the time he stepped down. The statement came in response to a report in Variety that Fleiss’ exit from “The Bachelor” and …

Rachael Kirkconnell addresses Old South party photos: ‘Please stop defending me’
3 years, 3 months ago

Rachael Kirkconnell addresses Old South party photos: ‘Please stop defending me’

LA Times  

Rachel Kirkconnell, seen on a “Bachelor” follow-up episode, addressed photos from 2018 on an Instagram Live led Monday by the organizers of the group From Privilege to Progress. Kirkconnell, whose “Bachelor” season starred the franchise’s first Black male lead, Matt James, became a source of controversy when photos from 2018 resurfaced during the course of the show. Television ‘The Bachelor’s’ …

Rachel Lindsay calls out ‘Bachelor Klan,’ says franchise tried to make her a ‘token’
3 years, 6 months ago

Rachel Lindsay calls out ‘Bachelor Klan,’ says franchise tried to make her a ‘token’

LA Times  

The “Bachelor” franchise’s first Black lead is fed up with toxic fans and the stereotype-driven reality property, and she’s not mincing words. 1,” she wrote, “I’m exhausted from defending myself against a toxic fandom.” In the New York piece, Lindsay recounts her journey from a law firm in Dallas, fresh off the end of a five-year relationship, to the “Bachelor” …

Rachel Lindsay Reacts To Chris Harrison Leaving The ‘Bachelor’ Franchise For Good
3 years, 6 months ago

Rachel Lindsay Reacts To Chris Harrison Leaving The ‘Bachelor’ Franchise For Good

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former star of “The Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay reacted to news that Chris Harrison, longtime host of ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise, is leaving the series following backlash over his comments during their on-air discussion about racism in February. Lindsay, a correspondent on “Extra,” said on the show Tuesday that she wasn’t “expecting” Harrison to leave “The Bachelor” franchise …

These 'Bachelor' fans are rejoicing at Chris Harrison's exit
3 years, 6 months ago

These 'Bachelor' fans are rejoicing at Chris Harrison's exit

LA Times  

Myah Genung was not particularly surprised when the news broke early Tuesday that Chris Harrison, the longtime host of “The Bachelor,” would be leaving the hit ABC reality show. Genung, who has been a fan of “The Bachelor” since its debut in 2002, was upbeat when she heard about Harrison’s departure, saying the move represents a positive step for the …

Chris Harrison is out as ‘Bachelor’ host. How his 20-year stint came undone
3 years, 6 months ago

Chris Harrison is out as ‘Bachelor’ host. How his 20-year stint came undone

LA Times  

“The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison, right, with leading man Matt James. Harrison ignited controversy last season after a contentious interview with former “Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay on “Extra.” In the aftermath of a racism controversy that engulfed the first Black Bachelor’s season earlier this year, Chris Harrison is officially parting ways with the popular reality series, network ABC and production company …

After last season’s scandal, ‘The Bachelorette’ is back. Here’s what to know
3 years, 6 months ago

After last season’s scandal, ‘The Bachelorette’ is back. Here’s what to know

LA Times  

With 30 suitors, a two-hour premiere and a penchant for drama, ABC’s “The Bachelorette” returns Monday night. Though fan favorite Katie Thurston was friend-zoned by Matt James on Season 25 of “The Bachelor,” she snuck her way into viewers’ hearts with her no-nonsense attitude and bold pink vibrator in tow. Now the 30-year-old bank-marketing manager is the series’ leading lady …

‘Bachelor’ star Matt James is ‘focusing on’ a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Bachelor’ star Matt James is ‘focusing on’ a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell

LA Times  

“The Bachelor” star Matt James has confirmed he is “pursuing” a relationship with finalist Rachael Kirkconnell after their season of the competition program ended in a racism controversy. “A lot of what I’m focused on right now is the work that I’m doing in the community and with the training.” James also shut down speculation as to whether he or …

Chris Harrison will not host 'The Bachelorette' next season
3 years, 9 months ago

Chris Harrison will not host 'The Bachelorette' next season

LA Times  

Chris Harrison, the host of ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise, who has come under fire for racially insensitive remarks, will not host the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette.” ABC and Warner Horizon, which produces the series, made the announcement in a joint statement late Friday, several weeks after Harrison defended current “The Bachelor” frontrunner Rachael Kirkconnell for racist behavior in her …

Chris Harrison vows to return as ‘The Bachelor’ host amid racism controversy
3 years, 9 months ago

Chris Harrison vows to return as ‘The Bachelor’ host amid racism controversy

LA Times  

In his first TV interview since “stepping aside” indefinitely as host of “The Bachelor,” Chris Harrison admitted he “made a mistake” by defending a contestant at the center of a racism controversy. During their viral conversation, Harrison, who is white, asked Lindsay if the event was “not a good look” in 2018 or in 2021, “because there’s a big difference.” …

‘Bachelor’ producers condemn ‘unimaginable amount of hate’ toward Rachel Lindsay
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Bachelor’ producers condemn ‘unimaginable amount of hate’ toward Rachel Lindsay

LA Times  

Executive producers of the TV franchise “The Bachelor” released a statement Monday night condemning racist online attacks aimed at Rachel Lindsay after the former “Bachelorette” held longtime “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison accountable. Their message came weeks after Harrison announced he would be “stepping aside” indefinitely from his emcee duties following an “Extra” interview with Lindsay in which he defended past …

Rachel Lindsay deletes Instagram after being ‘harassed’ by Bachelor fans amid ongoing racism controversy
3 years, 9 months ago

Rachel Lindsay deletes Instagram after being ‘harassed’ by Bachelor fans amid ongoing racism controversy

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former The Bachelor contestant Rachel Lindsay has deleted her Instagram after …

'The Bachelor' Matt James calls out Chris Harrison amid furor
3 years, 10 months ago

'The Bachelor' Matt James calls out Chris Harrison amid furor

LA Times  

“The Bachelor” star Matt James says facing the recent controversies involving Rachael Kirkconnell and Chris Harrison has been “devastating and heartbreaking.” In a statement posted to social media on Monday, James specifically called out the contestant and host’s “disappointing” actions, as well as the franchise’s history of falling short on issues around race. “The past few weeks have been some …

Bachelor alums weigh in on whether veteran host Chris Harrison should step away permanently
3 years, 10 months ago

Bachelor alums weigh in on whether veteran host Chris Harrison should step away permanently

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bachelor alums have reacted to host Chris Harrison’s decision to temporarily …

‘The Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison is ‘stepping aside’ amid controversy
3 years, 10 months ago

‘The Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison is ‘stepping aside’ amid controversy

LA Times  

The first season of “The Bachelor” to feature a Black leading man has generated a racial controversy whose first casualty appears to be … host Chris Harrison. The 49-year-old host, after defending a contestant’s history of racially questionable actions, announced via Instagram on Saturday that he would be “stepping aside” for an undisclosed period, including the post-finale special, “After the …

The Bachelor: Sarah Trott leaves the show after some controversial choices
3 years, 11 months ago

The Bachelor: Sarah Trott leaves the show after some controversial choices

Daily Mail  

Sarah Trott quit The Bachelor in tears on Monday's episode amid worries about her sick father, inability to share her man, and bullying from her castmates. Mean girls: Her behavior caused some of the women in the house to savage her and they turned into Mean Girls, with several of them calling Sarah 'toxic,' 'calculated' and 'manipulative' Burned: Sarah tried …

'The Bachelor' Has A Race — And Racism — Problem
4 years, 2 months ago

'The Bachelor' Has A Race — And Racism — Problem

Huff Post  

It’s no secret that “The Bachelor” franchise, the gold standard for reality dating TV shows, has a big race problem. You’re gonna be one on there!’ And then I get there and then there’s like five of us or seven of us.” Robyn Jedkins, season 17 of “The Bachelor”: “Honestly my thought process was I would go for a day, …

Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay joins Extra as new correspondent for season 27
4 years, 3 months ago

Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay joins Extra as new correspondent for season 27

Daily Mail  

Bachelor Nation fan-favorite, lawyer and podcast host Rachel Lindsay is officially joining Extra as the show's newest correspondent, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. Read all about it: Bachelor Nation fan-favorite, lawyer and podcast host Rachel Lindsay is officially joining Extra as the show's newest correspondent, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal 'I am thrilled to be working with Extra,' Rachel exclaimed. Rachel was …

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