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“Bachelorette” alum Mike Johnson isn’t happy with the “Bachelor” producers' timing for announcing Matt James as the first Black “Bachelor” and the potential of Tayshia Adams to be the second Black “Bachelorette.” The reality TV star slammed the series for its lack of diversity in a new interview. He also criticized the fact that it took several petitions and Rachel Lindsay, the series’ first Black “Bachelorette” lead, threatening to quit for change to occur in casting.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentThe next season of ABC’s “The Bachelor” will feature the franchise’s first Black star in 25 seasons with leading man Matt James. However, a few seasons before James was selected, the network had been eyeing fan-favorite contestant, Mike Johnson, who appeared on Season 15 of “The Bachelorette” and then on “Bachelor In Paradise.”Johnson was ultimately not selected to be “The Bachelor” for the season that ended up starring Peter Weber, even though fans had

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.

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.

Adding his two cents. Jed Wyatt seemingly reacted to the controversy surrounding ex Hannah Brown‘s recent use of the N-word.

The hits just keep on coming for Hannah Brown. 

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.

The Bachelorette and The Bachelor '' just keep !Remember way back in February (about five lifetimes ago) when was up in arms over rumors that Peter Weber was a producer named Julie LaPlaca? While LaPlaca has officially , another member of the reality franchise family may have his eyes on the producer for real.It all began on April 2, when LaPlaca took to Instagram to share a gorgeous photo of her life in self-isolation.

Shooting his shot! The Bachelorette star Mike Johnson might have his sights set on a new love interest — Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca.

Seriously, what's really going on between Bachelor Nation's Madison Prewett and Connor Saeli? Prewett competed on The Bachelor season 24 and briefly dated its star, Peter Weber, after the finale earlier this year. Saeli competed on season 15 of The Bachelorette, which starred Hannah Brown, and season six of Bachelor in Paradise.

Bachelor Nation thinks thanks to Connor getting super shy during an Instagram Live with Mike Johnson—but Connor just took things to a new level of awk during yet another Instagram Live with John Paul Jones.

Look out, : Connor Saeli and Madison Prewett may be next will-they-won't-they couple. In a recent Instagram Live stream with two of Brown's former contestants, Mike Johnson and Saeli, it became apparent that something is going on with the latter and , Prewett.Allow me to break it down.

While it’s unclear if Bachelor in Paradise season 7 will begin filming on time due to coronavirus concerns, couples may already be brewing. Connor Saeli sparked speculation that he’s talking to Madison Prewett during an Instagram live with Mike Johnson.

Usually the cast of Bachelor and Bachelorette wait until Bachelor in Paradise to shoot their shot with their on-screen crushes, but guess everyone's thirstier than usual this season. Connor Saeli and Mike Johnson hit up Instagram Live last night, and fans were quick to notice that Mike specifically asked Connor if he'd date Madison Prewett. And Connor basically couldn't stop smiling and blushing, and gave the cagiest answer ever.

Dirty Projectors are back with a new single, “Overlord.” Their first song in two years features their guitarist and vocalist Maia Friedman on lead vocals. According to a press release, the new song has been described by the band as Joni Mitchell’s “‘Both Sides Now’ for an Amazon Prime world.” Watch the video below.

It seems Hannah Brown can't go too far without seeing one of her exes. 

What did you do this weekend? Lay around on your couch and cancel all your plans? Same. Meanwhile, all of Bachelor Nation gathered for Dylan Barbour and Hannah Godwin's engagement party in Beverly Hills. Um, including exes Hannah Brown and Jed Wyatt.

Dylan Barbour and Hannah Godwin celebrated their engagement at a party with several of their Bachelor Nation pals on Saturday, February 23.

Listen up, ladies — Mike Johnson is single. But, he’s not dating right now, The Bachelorette alum told HollywoodLife exclusively at The Bachelor watch party at Syndicated Bar in Brooklyn, New York on January 13. Mike, 31, previously dated Demi Lovato, who publicly fan-girled over him while he competed for Hannah Brown‘s heart during her season of The Bachelorette last May.

Alabama Hannah round 2? Chris Harrison, Mike Johnson and more members of Bachelor Nation weighed in on the possibilities that Hannah Brown will be the Bachelorette again.

When Hannah Brown showed up on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor and admitted that she regretted their breakup, the emotional conversation received mixed reactions from viewers. Now, another one of Hannah’s exes, Mike Johnson, who competed for her heart alongside Peter on The Bachelorette, is opening up about why the vulnerable talk wasn’t such a big deal.

Maurissa Gunn didn’t make it past night one in the Bachelor mansion, but did she find love with another member of Bachelor Nation? Mike Johnson spoke about being spotted with the season 24 Bachelor contestant for the first time during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.

Ahead of the announcement that Peter Weber had become the next Bachelor, many viewers — and Bachelor Nation members — rallied for Mike Johnson. Not only was he a fan-favorite on Hannah Brown‘s season but there has yet to be an African American Bachelor.

Peter Weber wasannounced as our next Bachelor in September, and like every season, fans were divided.