Chris Harrison controversy puts ‘Bachelor’ race issues back in the spotlight

When James was solid as “The Bachelor” final summer time, ABC Leisure President Karey Burke mentioned in an announcement, “We all know we now have a accountability to ensure the love tales we’re seeing onscreen are consultant of the world we reside in, and we’re proudly in service to our viewers.”

“The franchise, and all those that symbolize it, ought to mirror and honor the racial range of our country–both in entrance of and behind the digital camera,” the petition learn. (Like CNN, Warner Bros. is a part of WarnerMedia.)

Regardless of the addition of extra contestants of colour in current seasons — and the casting of Juan Pablo Galavis, who’s Latino, as Season 18’s “Bachelor” — each critics and followers of the franchise have mentioned work towards progress stays.

Harrison, for his half, advised he agrees.

“I’m devoted to getting educated on a extra profound and productive degree than ever earlier than,” Harrison mentioned in his assertion. “I need to guarantee our solid and crew members, to my buddies, colleagues and our followers: this isn’t only a second, however a dedication to a lot larger understanding that I’ll actively make each day.”