Bachelor Star Matt James Admits Feeling 'A Lot Of Pressure' To Pick A Black Contestant After Rachel Lindsay's Experience On The Show

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Rachel Lindsay are weighing in on Taylor Nolan's resurfaced tweets.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the “Women Tell All” March 1 episode of “The Bachelor.”Chris Harrison has been the source of tension throughout the “Bachelor” franchise after his remarks defending Rachael Kirkconnell’s problematic past, and he has since been temporarily relieved of hosting duty (Emmanuel Acho has been tapped to host the post-finale episode), but his presence was still felt during this season’s pre-taped “Women Tell All” special

Ever since Rachael Kirkconnell apologized for her past racist actions (including attending an antebellum-themed plantation formal in 2018) earlier this month, she has pretty much-remained radio silent on social media. But the Bachelor contestant recently returned to Instagram Stories in a rather calculated way.

Matt James just delivered one of the most poignant public statements we’ve read yet concerning the ongoing controversy surrounding his season of The Bachelor.

Spoiler Alert: The following article contains spoilers from the Feb. 22 episode of “The Bachelor”.

Sorting out their feelings. Matt James reconsidered how serious he was about the remaining four women during hometown dates on the Monday, February 22, episode of The Bachelor.

The hometown dates on The Bachelor just took place and Matt James met the families of the final four women.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the Feb. 22 episode of “The Bachelor.”The final four contestants headed to hometowns.

Matt James is having his say on the controversy that led to Chris Harrison temporarily stepping down from hosting duties on “The Bachelor”.

Rachel Lindsay thinks it’s time for the Bachelor franchise to “do better” and “listen” to those who are “underrepresented.” The former Bachelorette discussed her thoughts on the future of the hit show to HollywoodLife, after host Chris Harrison apologized for comments he made in defense of Rachael Kirkconnell, who’s currently competing on Matt James‘ season. Chris has since announced that he is “stepping aside” from the franchise for “a period of time” in wake of the controversy.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the Feb. 15 episode of “The Bachelor.”Last week on “The Bachelor,” former contestant Heather Martin arrived and shook up the house.

Matt James felt the weight of his role as the first Black man to star on “The Bachelor”. On Thursday, James appeared on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” where the host asked him about feeling pressure about who’d he choose on the final episode.

Matt James felt the weight of his role as the first Black man to star on. On Thursday, James appeared on where the host asked him about feeling pressure about who'd he choose on the final episode. «I've talked to Rachel Lindsay a lot about her time on the show and her experience,» Cohen said, referencing the first Black Bachelorette, who ultimately chose Bryan Abasolo to be her fiancé and now husband.

United front! The contestants from season 25 of The Bachelor came together to support Rachel Lindsay following Chris Harrison’s controversial comments about Rachael Kirkconnell.

Matt James is opening up about his friend Hannah Brown‘s dating life and how she has a new boyfriend!

His honest take. Matt James opened up about the controversy surrounding Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell as rumors about her beliefs spread on social media.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the Jan 25 episode of “The Bachelor.”Last week’s episode left viewers with Matt James’ commitment to getting to the bottom of the bullying between contestants. Katie Thurston brought the drama to Matt’s attention after Anna Redman circulated a rumor that newcomer Brittany Galvin was an escort.The women maintained the “old vs.

Not having it. Matt James made it his mission to put an end to bullying during the Monday, February 1, episode of The Bachelor, setting his sights on Victoria, Anna and MJ.

Matt James is feeling feelings! The Bachelor admitted he was falling in love with contestant Rachael Kirkconnell on Monday night's episode of the ABC dating show, and shared that with her on their first date. After the fairytale day portion of their one-on-one (during which Rachael went home with a designer wardrobe), Matt and Rachael sat down for dinner.