Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Slams Hannah Brown’s Apology Over N-Word Controversy!

AfterBuzz on Friday.“If we’re going around talking about Black Lives Matter and what’s important and how we need systemic change … well then let’s talk about systemic change when it comes to ‘The Bachelor.’ We got to change some things there, too,” Lindsay said.Calling the long-running franchise’s output “whitewashed,” the first — and only — black lead in the “Bachelor” universe said, “I think that they have to, at this point, give us a black ‘Bachelor’ for Season 25. You have to.

Rachel Lindsay is absolutely fed up with The Bachelor franchise’s lack of diversity.

—she will not continue working with the franchise if changes aren't made. “I can’t," Rachel said to the outlet.

As fans of Bachelor Nation know, Rachel Lindsay was the very first black Bachelorette on the show ever! That being said, amid fierce protests against racial discrimination in America, the star is demanding more diversity on the show that made her famous. Rachel admitted that she is pretty embarrassed to be associated with a series that suffers from such a serious lack of racial and ethnic diversity when it comes to its cast.

Actions speak louder than words. On Friday, former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay virtually stopped by Daily Pop and shared with E!'s Nina Parker her thoughts on Drew Brees' apology, whether she's heard from Hannah Brown since her N-word controversy and more.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out about the lack of diversity in the Bachelor franchise.

Rachel Lindsay is done. The former Bachelorette, who is the franchise’s only black lead since its 2002 debut, is demanding change, and she won’t continue to work with them if it doesn’t happen.“I can’t.

Ben Higgins and Ashley Iacnoetti are addressing the criticism they received for denouncing Hannah Brown’s use of the N-word.

“9-1-1” star Ryan Guzman has walked back his seeming support for the use of the N-word.

Rachel Lindsay and her husband Bryan Abasolo were among the thousands of people who police brutality and the murder of George Floyd over the weekend. The former Bachelorette opened up about her experience during her podcast (via ) telling her co-host Van Lathan that “It was beautiful to see so many people in unity marching and protesting for what they believed in and the injustices they’re facing in this country.”

Rachel Lindsay was among the thousands who attended demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd over the weekend.  While in conversation with her Higher Learning podcast co-host Van Lathan, The Bachelorette star detailed all she witnessed while out in Miami with husband Bryan Abasolo. Calling it a "great experience," Rachel shared, "It's not my first time protesting.

Hannah Brown has more to say about her recent controversy!

It’s been a couple of weeks since , and still . On May 18, right after the incident, former Bachelorette instead of just releasing a statement like she did.

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Nick Viall is not exactly Team Hannah Brown — but he is not on board with the former Bachelorette being “canceled” either. On the Tuesday, May 19, episode of “The Viall Files,” the podcast host, 39, shared his thoughts on Brown, 25, using the N-word as well as what he thinks about the backlash she has received for the video.

Former The Bachelor star Nick Viall is slamming The Bachelorette‘s Hannah Brown for her apology over using a derogatory term during an Instagram Live.

Another member of Bachelor Nation is speaking out following Hannah Brown‘s recent controversy and as we’ve been reporting, the reactions haven’t been pretty.

Nick Viall wants Hannah Brown to "own up to her mistakes." Just days after The Bachelorette star made headlines for filming herself saying the N-word, another member of Bachelor Nation is speaking out and sharing his experience with the star. "Listen, Hannah Brown has a massive platform.