‘The Bachelor’ Names Matt James as 1st Black Male Lead
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usmagazine.comThe Bachelor announced on Friday, June 12, that Matt James will be the season 25 star, making him the franchise’s first black male lead.The 28-year-old real estate broker, who is best friends with Tyler Cameron, was originally cast as a suitor on Clare Crawley’s upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which has yet to begin filming due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her season is expected to air in the fall, followed by James’ debut.“When filming [Clare’s season] couldn’t move forward as planned, we were given the benefit of time to get to know Matt and all agreed he would make a perfect Bachelor,” ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke said in a statement.Story developing.
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