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Rachel Lindsay Says Black ‘Bachelor’ Casting Doesn’t Feel ‘Heartfelt’ or ‘Sincere’

Rachel Lindsay Says Black ‘Bachelor’ Casting Doesn’t Feel ‘Heartfelt’ or ‘Sincere’

Matt James was announced as the next ‘Bachelor,’ the first black man to be cast in the role in the show's history.

'Bachelor' Producers Promise 'Significant Changes' for Franchise Amid Calls for Diversity

'Bachelor' Team Addresses the Franchise's Lack of Diversity

Executive producers from the franchise released a statement hours after Matt James was cast as the first black Bachelor.

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'The Bachelor' Casts Matt James as First Black Male Lead Ever for Season 25

'The Bachelor' Casts Matt James as First Black Male Lead Ever for Season 25

On Friday, ABC announced they cast Matt James as the lead for the show’s landmark 25th season.

New 'Bachelor' Matt James on How Tyler Cameron's Late Mother Nominated Him for the Show (Exclusive)

'Bachelor' Matt James on How Tyler's Mom Nominated Him for the Show

The 28-year-old told ET that Andrea Cameron 'would be happy to know that I followed through with it.'

What Matt James' 'Bachelor' Announcement Means for Clare Crawley's 'Bachelorette': Production, Casting & More

What the 'Bachelor' Reveal Means for Clare Crawley's 'Bachelorette'

Here's what we know about when Matt James and Clare Crawley's seasons will film and air.

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‘The Bachelor’: Matt James Reveals Tyler Cameron’s Late Mom Told Him to Go On the Show (Exclusive)

‘The Bachelor’: Matt James Reveals Tyler Cameron’s Late Mom Told Him to Go On the Show (Exclusive)

ET’s Lauren Zima spoke with James in March just before filming started for ‘The Bachelorette.'

Tyler Cameron, Hannah Brown and More on Matt James' Casting as First Black 'Bachelor'

Tyler Cameron, Hannah Brown and More on Matt James' 'Bachelor' Casting

Matt James is 'The Bachelor's first black male lead in its 18-year history.

Who Is Matt James: 5 Things to Know About the First Black 'Bachelor'

Who Is Matt James: 5 Things to Know About the First Black 'Bachelor'

James' historic casting was announced on Thursday.

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