Former 'Bachelor' Contestant Speaks Out About Franchise's Diversity Issue

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Seinne Fleming is addressing The Bachelor‘s diversity issue. Seinne, who appeared on season 22 of the franchise, believes that the franchise is “isolating” viewers because of its lack of diversity.

She expressed that “by not having a more diverse cast, by not having more Asians or Hispanics or Black people, you’re isolating a part of the country that would be interested in the show if they felt more represented.” “You can just see by the Instagram followers, if you’re a Black cast member versus if you’re a white cast member you have significantly fewer Instagram followers,” Seinne shared E!

News. “That’s because of the audience and the people that are watching.” Seinne admitted that before her time on the show she wasn’t a “huge fan” but