Rachel Lindsay Says 'Bachelor' Franchise Shouldn't Film Until Chris Harrison Controversy Is Resolved

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out following Matt James' finale. The former Bachelorette, who's been outspoken on this season's controversies, shared her thoughts on her and Van Lathan's podcast, ,on Friday. «This is tough for Matt,» Lindsay said. «Matt's in a bad situation.»On Monday's finale, James professed his love for Rachael Kirkconnell and the pair decided to leave the show in a committed relationship, though not engaged.

The reaction that Bachelor Nation has been waiting for. Rachel Lindsay shared her thoughts on Matt James’ split from Rachael Kirkconnell after the Monday, March 15, finale of The Bachelor.

Rachel Lindsay is calling out for its latest episode. Following Monday night's Fantasy Suite episode, the former Bachelorette came out against the show for airing a conversation between Matt James and his dad, Manny.During Matt and Manny's conversation, the Bachelor emotionally confronted his dad on being absent throughout his childhood.

Matt James is opening up some more about the difficult conversation he had with his estranged father on the latest episode of The Bachelor.

Waiting for change. Rachel Lindsay claims that due to the controversy happening within Bachelor Nation, many people behind-the-scenes have walked away.

Andi Dorfman is sharing her thoughts on the Chris Harrison “Bachelor” controversy.

Andi Dorfman is sharing her thoughts on the Chris Harrison  controversy.While speaking to ET's Kevin Frazier this week, the former star addressed Harrison's guest appearance on  this week, in which he apologized again for defending the racism accusations against  contestant Rachael Kirkconnell in an interview with Rachel Lindsay last month.

Chris Harrison after Harrison's controversial remarks defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's past racist actions rocked Bachelor Nation, says the longtime host definitely shouldn't be canceled.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the author of on Friday, and Dyson said that he and Harrison were connected through others following the controversy.

Rachel Lindsay is done sharing her opinions when it comes to Chris Harrison. Though the former Bachelorette, 35, accepts the host’s apology for the remarks he made during their February 9 Extra interview, she has no interest in telling her thoughts regarding whether or not he should return to Bachelor Nation.

Rachel Lindsay is accepting Chris Harrison‘s apology.

Chris Harrison is speaking out about his recent controversy and status with franchise.The host appeared on Thursday's to talk about defending the racism accusations against contestant Rachael Kirkconnell last month. Speaking virtually with Michael Strahan, the 49-year-old TV personalityadmitted that he «made a mistake.»«It was a mistake,» Harrison said.

Chris Harrison is speaking out about his recent controversy and status with “The Bachelor” franchise.

Kenny King is sharing his support for Rachel Lindsay. The former contestant opened up to ET and weighed in on the controversies rocking Bachelor Nation.«I had nothing but the utmost respect for Rachel.

Former "Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay believes the franchise needs to suspend production until it adequately addresses its current race and diversity scandal.  Lindsay found herself at the center of "Bachelor" controversy when she interviewed host Chris Harrison about resurfaced photos of current Season 25 front-runner Rachael Kirkconnell attending an Old South party and liking photos containing the Confederate flag.  Harrison’s statements during that interview led to immense backlash for the

Rachel Lindsay, the first-ever Black star of “The Bachelorette,” is calling out the ABC franchise for staying silent as the ongoing racial controversy involving host Chris Harrison and “The Bachelor” contestant Rachael Kirkconnell continues to spiral.On Lindsay’s podcast “Higher Learning,” which she hosts with Van Lathan, she said the show shouldn’t begin filming “The Bachelorette” until the franchise figures out how to handle its ever-mounting problems.“They’re about to go into production for

Showing solidarity. The Bachelor producers spoke out in support of Rachel Lindsay after she deactivated her Instagram account due to harassment following her controversial Chris Harrison interview last month.

Following Chris Harrison‘s announcement that he would temporarily step away from The Bachelor franchise, fans have been buzzing about who will host the After the Final Rose special.

Not having it! Rachel Lindsay called out Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell over her recent anti-racism Instagram post.

Matt James‘ season of The Bachelor has seen far more off-screen drama than anything on the actual ABC dating show, and now he’s spoken out about it. The first Black Bachelor posted a thoughtful Instagram post that addressed the racism controversy over his frontrunner  Rachael Kirkconnell attending an antebellum themed frat party in college.

Rachel Lindsay could be stepping up to the plate.