Dylan Barbour Slams the 'Bachelor' Franchise in a Candid Twitter Q&A

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival , taking place two months later than usual this year due to changes in awards season because of the Coronavirus pandemic, will be a hybrid of vitural and live programming for the event which runs from March 31- April 10, 2021.

Ellise Shafer administratorThe 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival is planning to screen its slate via two beachside drive-in theaters.The festival, taking place March 31 through April 10 at Santa Barbara City College, will include more than 80 film screenings.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out after her interview with "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison that led to him stepping away from the franchise.  Lindsay, who made history as the first Black Bachelorette, interviewed Harrison and asked about contestant Rachel Kirkonnell’s past racist behavior that included attending an "Old South" themed party at a plantation in 2018.

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.

Looking ahead. Rachel Lindsay discussed Chris Harrison’s future on — or off — the Bachelor franchise after he stepped aside over their controversial interview about Rachael Kirkconnell.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out in response to The Bachelor host Chris Harrison‘s decision to step away from the franchise for a “period of time” amid a racism controversy.

Don’t mess with the Bachelor Nation‘s star cast members — especially not beloved former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay!

Also Read: Zendaya, Riz Ahmed, Vanessa Kirby Among Santa Barbara Film Fest Virtuosos Award HonoreesOther past recipients for the Montecito Award have included Lupita Nyong’o, Melissa McCarthy, Saoirse Ronan, Isabelle Huppert, Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, Daniel Day-Lewis, Geoffrey Rush, Julianne Moore, Kate Winslet, Javier Bardem, Bill Condon and Naomi Watts.Seyfried will be honored as part of the 36th annual Santa Barbara Film Festival on April 9, and the festival runs

It’s safe to say not every Bachelor or Bachelorette contestant has the same journey on the ABC dating show, but some are more vocal about their experience — and the producers.

Not her experience. Rachel Lindsay has been around the Bachelor Nation block, having starred on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. However, she denied that producers from the reality TV franchise swayed her in the way that fellow alums Dylan Barbour and Jed Wyatt have claimed.

. “I’ve seen a lot of people thrust into this level of notoriety, and with it comes immense scrutiny.

Clearing the air. Dylan Barbour opened up about why he defended Jed Wyatt and spoke out against The Bachelor producers last month.

More to the story. Catherine Giudici defended The Bachelor after several alums claimed they were manipulated by producers on the ABC series.

Bachelor-themed Finsta—And during his lengthly Twitter rant/Q&A, Dylan went ahead and revealed that he thinks Jed was the most screwed over contestant—and that he didn't actually cheat on Hannah Brown. Um, excuse?JedYesNaturally, Jed wasted no time hopping online to inform everyone that he was "highly manipulated" by the show, "I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the love and the support today.

Former Bachelorette star Jed Wyatt took to Instagram on Sunday, January 31, to speak out about his experience on the show a day after his costar Dylan Barbour claimed producers made the musician look bad and that he’d never cheated on fiancée Hannah Brown.

Dylan Barbour spilled some major tea about the Bachelor franchise — and trust us when we say it is piping hot!

His side of the story. Bachelor in Paradise alum Dylan Barbour called out the Bachelor franchise in a lengthy Twitter Q&A with fans, accusing the show’s producers of manipulating contestants and not caring about the outcome.

The Santa Barbara Film Festival said Friday that Delroy Lindo will receive the American Riviera Award during the 36th annual festival, which is set to run March 31-April 10. Lindo, part of the ensemble cast of Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, will be feted April 8.