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Matt James, ABC’s First Black Bachelor, Says Producers Missed A Chance To Address Race Issues: “Everyone Was Afraid And Sitting On Their Hands”

Matt James, who made history last year as the first Black (male) lead on one of TV’s biggest shows, The Bachelor, has had over a year to reflect on the experience and now says he sees the full scope of the opportunity lost. Given the landmark nature of his role, James says he expected the show’s producers would use…

‘The Bachelor’ Matt James Tells ‘GMA’ Why Final Rose Reunion Hit Him “Like A Ton Of Bricks”

Matt James, the first Black leading man of ABC’s The Bachelor, said on Good Morning America today that reuniting with his reality show costar and season winner Rachael Kirkconnell for the first time following her racial controversy “hit me like a ton of bricks.” In his first interview since last night’s season finale…

‘The Bachelor’ Finale: Matt James Chooses (Spoiler) After Controversial Season

SPOILER ALERT: This report contains details about tonight’s season-ending episode of The Bachelor. After a season unlike any other for The Bachelor, its history-making beau has handed out the final rose to Rachael Kirkconnell, the contestant who ignited controversy when racially insensitive photos from her college…

‘The Bachelor’ Matt James Responds To Chris Harrison, Rachael Kirkconnell Controversies

Matt James, the first Black romantic lead for ABC’s The Bachelor, spoke out against the controversies surrounding host Chris Harrison and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. On Monday, James posted a statement on Instagram in which he condemns both Harrison’s and Kirkconnell’s actions. “The reality is that I’m learning…

Former ‘Bachelor’ Casting Producer Jazzy Collins Criticizes “White-Washed” Franchise, Calls For Diverse Casts & Production Teams In Open Letter

ABC’s The Bachelor hit a milestone on Friday when Matt James was announced as the venerable dating franchise’s first black Bachelor in 25 seasons and second black lead in 40 seasons overall, joining The Bachelorette alumna Rachel Lindsay. Like Lindsay, who on Friday welcomed James’ casting while calling out the…

Rachel Lindsay Welcomes Matt James’ ‘Bachelor’ Casting But Says “It Feels Like A Knee-Jerk Reaction” & Calls For “Further Commitments Regarding Diversity”

Rachel Lindsay, who in an interview recently called The Bachelor franchise’s lack of diversity “embarrassing”, took to social media today to weigh in on this morning’s announcement that Matt James has been cast as the franchise’s first black Bachelor. Lindsay appeared on season 21 of The Bachelor and was the first…

‘The Bachelor’: Matt James To Become First Black Lead In ABC Dating Series

ABC has chosen its first black romantic lead for The Bachelor, picking Matt James to head the 2021 version of the reality dating franchise. James was set to be a prospective suitor for The Bachelorette before that show was hit by the production shutdown. He becomes the first black Bachelor in the show's 18 year…