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Rachel Lindsay, 36, is fearlessly speaking out about her disappointments with The Bachelor franchise in a new tell-all op-ed for New York Magazine, and one of them includes their bachelor pick in the 24th season of the show. The former contestant revealed that she was “livid” when she found out Peter Weber was chosen as the leading man on the reality series instead of Mike Johnson. Both men appeared on the 15th season of The Bachelorette but Rachel clearly had her favorite.

Mike Johnson has nothing but positive feelings about Matt James becoming the Bachelor. James became the franchise’s first Black male lead when his announcement was made in June; many fans had thought Johnson, a fan favourite from Hannah Brown’s season of “The Bachelorette”, would have gotten the gig.

Like many of us, Rachel Lindsay was upset that Mike Johnson was passed over for Peter Weber to lead season 24 of The Bachelor.

Mike Johnson wasn't cast as the Bachelor for season 24. Johnson, a portfolio manager and Air Force veteran, was charming, good-looking and seemed to be the total package on Hannah Brown's season of — with viewers hoping he could be cast as the franchise's first-ever black male lead. However, Peter Weber was cast in the lead role instead, leaving many — including Rachel Lindsay — frustrated.