(CNN)This season, producers of "The Bachelorette" made a bold move. They decided to film during a pandemic, taking the necessary precautions to ensure that cast and crew stayed safe.
But any drama around production in the time of Covid-19 is taking a back seat to another controversy in the early episodes of Season 16.
Clare Crawley, familiar to Bachelor Nation from her appearances in past seasons, most notably on Juan Pablo's season of "The Bachelor" in 2014, was chosen to be the "Bachelorette." She turned 39 before filming started in July, making her the oldest "Bachelorette" in the franchise's history.
Producers skillfully use this as both Crawley's distinguishing characteristic, and, apparently, her biggest flaw. Her age is highlighted.
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