Rachel Lindsay Says 'Bachelor' EP Told Her They Want 'Change,' But She Needs Action Not Words (Exclusive)

Rachel Lindsay and Hannah Brown have made amends following the Alabama native’s N-word controversy.The season 13 Bachelorette, 35, appeared on the Wednesday, June 17, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen where she gave an update on her relationship status with Brown, 25.“She reached out to me, she apologized to me, and she actually said something that was great, which let me know she’s really taken the time to figure things out,” Lindsay explained.

Rachel Lindsay was The Bachelorette in 2017 and she revealed to Andy Cohen that she “did have a racist contestant on my season.”

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.

As the first — and still only — Black lead on either The Bachelor or The Bachelorette,  Rachel Lindsay, has had a lot to say about the franchise’s inclusion issues, even calling the shows “white-washed.” HollywoodLife.com spoke to the 35-year-old beauty about the topic on our June 10 podcast. In an EXCLUSIVE interview, Rachel reveals the suggestions she gave the show’s producers as to how to make the franchises more diverse.

Rachel Lindsay is just one reality star who has been very vocal about racial injustices in the United States after the Black Lives Matter protests kicked off around the world this year. It all started with the death of George Floyd, who died while in police custody.

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.

Fans of The Bachelor want less talk and more action!

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 [].

message, which was published to her website RachelLindsayOfficial.com under the blog section “Honestly Rach,” elaborates on statements Lindsay made last week during a virtual interview for “AfterBuzz” in which she vowed to quit the “Bachelor” franchise if real efforts to solve its diversity problems are not made soon.“Black people know historically and presently that the show is not formatted for their success,” Lindsay wrote Monday, explaining that she had applied to be on her first season of

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.

Sean Lowe is hopeful that the cast of will look more like America. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Monday, the former Bachelor opened up about Rachel Lindsay's criticism of the franchise, which she called «white washed.» As the only black lead in the franchise's 18-year history, Rachel said that the franchise needs to cast a black man as Bachelor — and Sean agrees. «I would say I want to see a black Bachelor.

Rachel Lindsay, the only black lead on The Bachelor franchise since its 2002 debut, has opened up further about the diversity issue.“Recently, I have received many questions regarding the headlines stating that I will leave the Bachelor franchise if changes to address the lack of diversity in lead roles are not established,” the lawyer, 35, began a new blog post shared on Monday, June 8.

Rachel Lindsay is prepared to cut ties with "The Bachelor" franchise. Lindsay, 35, is the only black person to have led a season of "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette," and now she's calling for more diversity within the franchise.

Rachel Lindsay wants to see real change in thefranchise — starting with a black Bachelor. The attorney, who remains the franchise's first and only black lead in its 18-year history, spoke out in an interview with on Friday, declaring that she can't be «affiliated» with if they don't make real progress. «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 We got to change some

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterAfter 24 “Bachelor” contestants and 15 “Bachelorettes,” the franchise’s sole Black lead, Rachel Lindsay, is ready to dissociate with ABC’s reality series entirely if they don’t immediately address their problem with diversity.“In 40 seasons [‘The Bachelor’] had one Black lead,” Lindsay said on the “AfterBuzz.” “We are on 45 presidents. And in 45 presidents there’s been one Black president.

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