The 25th season ofThe Bachelorhas documentedMatt James' search for love.
As the franchise’s first Black bachelor, Matt’s season was historic before it began.
Past contestants, former leads, and buried stories about racism within the franchise came to light.
To put it in the words of the host, it’s the most dramatic season ofThe Bacheloryet.
So here’s everything you oughta know about the drama in Bachelor Nation.
The rumors about Rachael were circulating from the start of Matt’s season, but gained traction over time.
“Well, Rachel, is it a good look in 2018?
Or, is it not a good look in 2021?”
“Because there’s a big difference.”
Hang tight, things get worse.
In the wake of Chris Harrison’s interview, however, she took toInstagramto share her thoughts.
“My age or when it happened does not excuse anything.
They are not ok or acceptable in any sense.
I was ignorant, but my ignorance was racist.”
This was the first time Rachael addressed the accusations, but it would not be the last.
“Any defense of racist behavior denies the lived and continued experiences of BIPOC individuals.
These experiences are not to be exploited and tokenized.”
But the racist past ofThe Bachelorfranchise goes way back.
“By excusing historical racism, I defended it,” he wrote.
“I invoked the term ‘woke police,’ which is unacceptable.
I am ashamed over how uniformed I was.”
While a host forAfter the Final Rosehas been announced, time will tell if Chris returns to the franchise.
“From here I can only attempt to evolve,” his statement concluded.
And during the awkward exchange, Rachel could barely get a word in.
“I asked a question [because] something he said made me poke a little harder.
So, I phrased the question, ‘What are your thoughts about the allegations against Rachael?'”
And then he went off," Rachel explained.
“He talked over me and at me, during that conversation,” she continued.
“He never gave me room to talk.
And he never gave me room to share my perspective.
He wasn’t trying to hear it.
He was just trying to be heard.”
According toPeople,a photo of Demi in the jacket a Yeezy creation resurfaced.
Demi took to social media to address the photo.
“And I just wore it for that one night, it was a Yeezy jacket…
I didn’t even like pay attention to that.
That’s ignorant of me not to pay attention to the Confederate flag.”
In return, she came to Matt’s side in support.
“I think he hit every single point within his statement.”
“Should the individual be removed fromThe Bachelorfranchise?
I think it’s time for that.
Should that individual be removed completely?
“But, you know… it would just be too soon, really.”
As of publication, the video has been viewed over 1.5 million times.
“My co-host onHigher Learning, Rachel Lindsay, disabled her Instagram earlier today,” Van revealed.
As of publication, Rachel’s Instagram is still deactivated.
She also said that she hoped people would give her the “grace” that was afforded to whiteBachelorcontestants.
Time will tell howThe Bachelorfranchise recovers from this dramatic and problematic time in its history.
