The Bachelor
Reality TV Stars Who Quit Influencing for a ‘Regular’ Job
Getting cast on a hit TV show isn't a golden ticket anymore – just ask these guys.
How to Become a Reality Star, According to Someone Who Creates Them
"If they would just play along and go down the avenues we direct them, they're gonna get screen time."
'There’s 100% Manipulation': The Inner Workings of Reality TV, According to a Producer
"With some contestants I'm just like, ‘You're a piece of shit. And I want to ruin you’."
Actually, They Were There to Make Friends
While The Bachelor franchise purports to be about finding romantic love, former cast members say its real legacy is the platonic.
The Creator of ‘FBoy Island’ Explains How to Make a Self-Aware Dating Show
“We’re not inventing the wheel or reinventing the wheel; we’re putting a new rim on it and making it go up and down.”
‘The Bachelor’ Stars Got PPP Loans While Millions Struggled During COVID
The government apparently paid ‘Bachelor’ stars to be influencers, which, sure.
COVID Has Broken Reality TV’s Bubbles
These shows may not be scripted, but their makers are still trying to follow the old rules.
Please Stop Using Dating Shows to Embarrass Black Women
Shows like ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Married at First Sight’ are finally giving Black women a chance to find love on screen, but at their expense.
'The Bachelor' Is a Mess. Here's How to Start Fixing It
After an extremely disappointing season that failed in its handling of race, the reality series needs to be reevaluated and reinvented.
Can 'The Bachelor' Ever Not Be Racist?
What was meant to be a groundbreaking season starring the franchise's first Black Bachelor instead gave us proof that the series may be unfixable.
Someone Please Tell the Bachelor That Kissing Is an Eyes-Closed Activity
Matt James seems to kiss almost exclusively with his eyes partially open. Why???
Is 'The Bachelor' Equipped to Tell a Black Love Story?
ABC's flagship reality show is back with its first Black Bachelor, but we shouldn't expect conversations on race and dating to go too deep.