Bachelor 25 - Matt James - Media SM - Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

@LoveDovez wrote:

@provenceguy wrote:Rachel is saying that this is lovely, but rushed?

https://people.com/tv/rachel-lindsay-reacts-to-matt-james-being-named-first-black-bachelor/

I'm thrilled with Matt as the Bach since it's the closest thing we can get to Tyler, but as usual IMHO Rachael still comes off as a big bully.....If she can't get her way she'll take her toys and go home.;( Not a fan at all.

@Astrobach wrote:@MiniDiva Honestly, it’s so obvious to me that Matt has been considered as a possible Bachelor ever since Tyler introduced him as a potential candidate.  
[snipped for brevity]
In other words, Matt was not chosen because he has a ‘ great personality ‘  and is a hot POC. He just fits all the PR requirements to make them look great, and they are so happy with their move that they are announcing him now...almost 3 months ahead of normal scheduling. In my book, they’re still not to be trusted and highly manipulative and I’m hoping that Matt was indeed briefed and coached by Tyler or Hannah to stand on his own and not compromise his integrity.

JMOAA

@suzq wrote:I think that a lot of women from all races will apply for Matt's season.  I will be interested in seeing how they cast it.

@Dutchy23 wrote:I think they had to announce Matt early and let him skip Clare's season for more reasons.

snipped.. He had to be in her top 3, to become the bachelor, and I didn't see her take him this far unless under pressure!
I suspect they are gonna film these seasons back to back, with Clare starting filming in July and the Bachelor in September, which leaves almost no room for casting.

LA County has given the ok for tv/film production to resume as of Friday June 12, 2020.

Maybe we'll be hearing from tptb soon as to schedule.

@pavalygurl wrote:Hi everyone, this may mean nothing at all BUT, I was in the area this morning and drove by the Bachelor Mansion.  There is a large white tent near the second driveway (not unlike where they set up the producers etc. for the night of taping), a security guard at the other driveway and what looks like activity up closer to the house.
Now, IDK if the owners were having an event or renting it for some other event BUT, it looks like it has in the past when BN took over.  Fingers crossed it might be sooner rather than later.