Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Says She'll Exit Franchise If Diversity Issues Aren't Addressed

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—she will not continue working with the franchise if changes aren't made. “I can’t," Rachel said to the outlet. "I have to see some type of change.

It’s ridiculous. It’s embarrassing. At this point, it’s embarrassing to be affiliated with it."“In 40 seasons, you’ve had one Black lead.

We have had 45 presidents and in 45 presidents, you have one Black president,” she continued. “You are almost on par to say you’re more likely to become the president of the United States than you are a Black lead in this franchise.

That’s insane. That’s ridiculous.”Rachel went on to say “It bothers me that certain things have happened that we just say, ‘Oh, hush hush,’ and ‘Let’s just move on past it.’ We need to acknowledge it, because what you’re doing is.