'Bachelor' Franchise Alums Sign Petition Urging Show To Cast A Black Lead (via Fox411)
, and now, fans have created an online petition urging producers to make a change. Several alums from the franchise have been lending their support.
"ABC and Warner Bros. have been producing Bachelor content for 18 years. During that time they’ve cast 40 season leads, yet only one Black lead. This is unacceptable," the petition read. "As creators of one of the most popular and influential franchises on television, ABC and Warner Bros. have an opportunity and responsibility to feature Black, Indigenous, People of Color relationships, families, and storylines.
Additionally, the petition called for the producers to hire and compensate BIPOC employees fairly, to condemn racist behavior on the show and to donate to a cause fighting racism.Season 23 contestant Nicole Lopez-Alvar tweeted in support of the petition Monday. Nick Viall , Rachel Lindsay and Tyler Cameron are three of the 'Bachelor' franchise alums who reportedly have supported the petition to cast a black lead for the show's 25th season.
"Diversifying the cast diversifies the audience, which creates a community with open doors — one that invites viewers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, & ages to experience @BachelorABC, and to even apply themselves. #BIPOCBachelor," she wrote." contestant, also shared a link to the petition on his Twitter, writing: "I can't believe we have to FORCEFULLY ask them for this...
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