In a recent panel at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour, the producers of The Bachelor faced a tough question about the franchise's handling of racial issues. When asked about former star Rachel Lindsay and current lead Matt James' criticism of the show's approach to race, the producers seemed at a loss for words.
The awkward moment came during a panel that included showrunners from popular shows like Jeopardy, Dancing With the Stars, and Shark Tank. NPR's Eric Deggans posed the question to Bachelor producers Jason Ehrlich, Claire Freeland, and Bennett Graebner. Freeland, who joined the Bachelor franchise earlier this year, attempted to respond by stating that the show's goal is to 'represent the country.' However, she quickly shifted the focus away from the question.
