'The Bachelorette' Contestant Erich Schwer's Dad Died After Hometown Visit from Gabby Windey

Erich Schwer has issued an apology. After an old photo of Gabby Windey's final suitor in Blackface resurfaced, the 29-year-old real estate analyst took to Instagram to address the controversy.«I wholeheartedly apologize for the insensitive photo of me in Blackface from my high school yearbook that has been circulating,» Erich wrote alongside a black square on Instagram.

blackface as well as an afro wig surfaced — drawing questions and criticism.Schwer apologized Thursday on Instagram, acknowledging the “insensitive” photo and “offensive and damaging” behavior. “I wholeheartedly apologize for the insensitive photo of me in Blackface from my high school yearbook that has been circulating,” he wrote.”What I thought at the time was a representation of my love for Jimi Hendrix, was nothing but ignorance.”Reps for “The Bachelorette” did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.“I was naïve to the hurtful implications of my actions to the Black community and those closest to me, and will forever regret my offensive and damaging behavior,” he continued. “I am deeply ashamed by my actions and understand that my apology is only the first step in taking accountability.”The apology received mixed responses from fans, some supporting the way Schwer acknowledged the incident and apologized, taking accountability.

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One of the men on the current season of “The Bachelorette” is apologizing after a photo emerged from his high school days in which he’s depicted in Blackface.

Perhaps its time for Executive Producer Mike Fleiss to employ a full-time forensic anthropologist. After The Bachelorette‘s Gabby Windey made it clear this week that Erich Schwer was the man she wanted, internet sleuths dug up a picture of the 29-year-old bachelor in Blackface from his high school yearbook.

As Bachelor Nation prepares to find out whether Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer have a future together, the Bachelorette season 19 finalist is apologizing for his past.

Erich Schwer, a finalist on the current season of The Bachelorette, is speaking out in response to a controversial photo from his school years.

No. 1 fan! Val Chmerkovskiy is returning to the ballroom for Dancing With the Stars season 31 — and wife Jenna Johnson is eager to watch his weekly routines from the sidelines.

Ready to dance with somebody! The season 31 cast of Dancing With the Stars was officially announced on Good Morning America on Thursday, September 8.

 on Thursday, announcing a glitzy list of celebrities.The network announced their full list of dancing duos via  just two days after Charli and Heidi D'Amelio confirmed their casting to Michael Strahan following several weeks of rumors. “I don’t know how fist pumping and ballroom go together but I’m going to figure it out.” — @VINNYGUADAGNINO on joining #DWTS!#DancingOnGMA@officialdwtshttps://t.co/YkppryqQfUpic.twitter.com/zasjIhdBeCMeet the season 31 contestants! Selma Blair joins  four years after first announcing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and just several months removed from the release of her memoir,. As an actress, Blair is perhaps most well known for her roles in and and in 2017, she was named one of ’s People of The Year as one of their Silence Breakers. Current Bachelorette Gabby Windey's cast announcement comes only a few days before next week's  finale.

Emily Longeretta The cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 31, the first season that will air on Disney+ instead of ABC, has been announced. The celebrities and their professional partners were revealed on “Good Morning America” on Thursday. Tyra Banks is set to return as host alongside a new co-host, Alfonso Ribeiro, who previously won Season 19 of the dance competition.

The fallout from Tino Franco’s hometown date continued into the fantasy suites — and we’re breaking it all down on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast.

Stepping into the ballroom! Gabby Windey, Jordin Sparks and Wayne Brady are officially joining the season 31 cast of Dancing With the Stars, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal.

The fantasy suites weren’t exactly a fantasy for Gabby Windey. The co-lead and Rachel Recchia’s overnight dates with their respective final three aired on Monday, September 5, and Tuesday, September 6.

Craig Erwich, who oversees ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals for Disney, is one of three TV executives receiving expanded leadership roles at Disney General Entertainment. The changes include the promotions of Erwich to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals; Shannon Ryan to president, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment; and Eric Schrier to the role of president, Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment. All three will report to chairman of Disney General Entertainment Dana Walden.

Setting the record straight. Bachelorette contestant Logan Palmer addressed the “creative” conspiracy theories about his sudden exit from Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia‘s season.

In Dana Walden’s first personnel move since being upped to Chairman of Disney General Entertainment three months ago, Walden has promoted three executives: Eric Schrier, who is taking on a new, larger role, as well as Craig Erwich and Shannon Ryan who are expanding their current responsibilities.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier has been promoted to the newly created role of president of Disney Television Studios and Business Operations for Disney General Entertainment. With the promotion, it was also announced that Bryan Noon would be exiting his role as president of entertainment for Walt Disney Television, but will stay onboard through a transition period. Noon came over to Disney from Netflix in November 2021. Schrier’s promotion was one of three announced by Dana Walden, the chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content. It was also announced that Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment and Hulu, has added Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals to his purview. In addition, Shannon Ryan has been named president of marketing for Disney General Entertainment. All three will report to Walden.