Former 'Bachelor' Sean Lowe Says Producers Need to Cast 'More Black Men' in the Franchise (Exclusive)

Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke are saving a few firsts until after they've tied the knot. The couple got engaged in March, but are waiting to move in together until they get married… even if that's not until fall 2021. «It's going to be a year long distance,» Higgins said in an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Monday.

Ben Higgins shared more than any Bachelor had before when he said «I love you» to both of his final two women, JoJo Fletcher and Lauren Bushnell — and looking back at his 2016 season, he realizes that was a big mistake.

season 7 couple Syngin and Tania are still working through major issues when it comes to their relationship.ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the pair on Tuesday about the new season of, which follows their journey together after tying the knot. Viewers previously saw Syngin's struggles after moving from South Africa to Colchester, Connecticut, to be with Tania, whom he connected with after they met at a bar while she was traveling to his country.

Lauren Zima, adding there wasn't "any pressure" and producers simply wanted to "make it special" (ahem, and get those ratings).Apparently, Jason gave some thought to the idea, but ended up shooting it down "after about a day of thinking." Why, you ask? Other than maybe not wanting to get engaged over a Zoom call on national TV? A post shared by (@jason_tartick) on Jason tells ET that while The Bachelor franchise is part of his and Kaitlyn's "history" he didn't want to propose on a night that

Kaitlyn Bristowe believes that «this is different.» The former Bachelorette was a trailblazer on her 2015 season of the ABC dating show and believes Matt James' upcoming season of will also affect change. «I think the whole world is going to shift, and I think will be part of that shift,» Bristowe told ET's Lauren Zima on Monday. The 34-year-old and her boyfriend, Jason Tartick, said they were both hoping James would be  months before the announcement was made.

Kaitlyn Bristowe are ready to take the next step in their relationship — but that doesn't mean they want it broadcast on TV. As Tartick told ET's Lauren Zima on Monday, producers provided the opportunity for him to propose to Bristowe on Monday night's  (affectionately called ), but he didn't take them up on the offer. «They actually came to me asking me if I'd like to take this opportunity to propose,» he said.

Rachel Lindsay has some thoughts. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, the former Bachelorette broke down a few of the men who fans think could potentially get the gig.

The Bachelorette]," Rachel told Lauren Zima. "So, we've always had to develop a thick skin and figure out how to navigate this world as an interracial couple.

Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo have had to face challenges throughout their lives. They're also facing new challenges together. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Monday, Lindsay opened up about how she and Abasolo have had «tough discussions» about race, and how they've had to develop a «thick skin» from the start of their relationship.«People were not receptive to our relationship at the end of [].

Rachel Lindsay says she's heard from the production team about changes they'd like to make to the franchise, but has yet to see any of those changes actually be implemented. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, the former Bachelorette opened up about her powerful blog post on Monday, in which she said she'd cut ties with the franchise if they didn't make real strides toward diversity.

Sean and Catherine Lowe are onecouple that made it. While a handful of other Bachelors have ended up with another woman from their season, after 18 years and 24 seasons, Sean remains the only male lead to marry his final pick.

The Bachelor franchise is overwhelmingly white. And if for some reason you don’t believe that, let Catherine Lowe—Bachelor Nation member and contestant on Sean Lowe’s season of The Bachelor—tell you how it felt to be one of few women of color on the season she competed in.

After the massive success of the Netflix docu-series Tiger King, star Jeff Lowe and his wife, Lauren Lowe, have revealed that they “are now signed for a reality TV show.” Lowe says that the new series is for fans who want to know more about the relationship between him and Joe Maldonado-Passage (AKA Joe Exotic). “It’ll be our narrative on the Tiger King with evidence to support our sides of the stories.

Josh Trank is opening up about his original ideas for 2015′s Fantastic Four and is regretting not fighting to cast a black actress for the role of Sue Storm.

Pete Davidson has been part of 's cast for almost six years — and says he isn't planning to leave anytime soon. While promoting his upcoming film,, the 26-year-old comedian touched on his future at the legendary comedy sketch show.«I will be there as long as they allow me to be,» Davidson told ET's Lauren Zima.

 Tristan Thompson is leading a new effort among Black male celebrities to lift each other up amid the current nationwide Black Lives Matter rallies. The 29-year-old NBA player took to his Instagram account on June 5 and asked others including Drake, LeBron James, The Weeknd and more to post a photo of themselves being the strong and positive men that they are to their IG accounts.

Pete Davidson has been part of “Saturday Night Live”‘s cast for almost six years — and says he isn’t planning to leave anytime soon. While promoting his upcoming film, “The King of Staten Island”, the 26-year-old comedian touched on his future at the legendary comedy sketch show.

Gayle King is opening up about her own emotional coverage of the police killing of George Floyd and the fear she feels for her own son facing systemic racism in America. King joined the hosts of on Thursday via video chat, and the journalist teared up rewatching her report of Floyd's murder, in which she cried while reporting on his death.

It may have been ‘the greatest experience’ of her career but for Daisy Lowe, the aftermath of Strictly Come Dancing took its toll on her health.

Carole Baskin may have been awarded Tiger King Park, but current owner Jeff Lowe says it's going to be a real mess when he gives it over. Lowe spoke with ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday about the recent legal development, and said the zoo would be in a state of «complete hell» when she gets her hands on it.