Rachel Lindsay wants more. Before Friday, the former Bachelorette remained the only black lead in franchise history. Then, on Good Morning America, Matt James was announced as the next Bachelor — the first black man to be cast in the role in its 18 years and 25 seasons.
The announcement came days after Lindsay said she would cut ties with the franchise if they didn't make real strides towards diversity and acknowledge their «systemic racism» in a statement.
In aninterview with ET on Tuesday, the attorney said she needed to see a person of color cast as the Bachelor for season 25 in order to stay. «I think it's a step in the right direction.
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