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

(SPOILER): Emmanuel Acho, host on FS1 and author of “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” will be hosting the ATFR, which tapes this Monday. No word yet on if he’ll be the permanent host moving forward.

— RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) February 27, 2021

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IT’S OFFICIAL: I’ve accepted the Rose & am honored to be hosting the @bachelorabc After the Final Rose this year.

It’s been a pivotal season & this episode will be one of the most storied shows in its history. Empathy is needed and change is coming. See y’all then! pic.twitter.com/eWBXT6Kv6J

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) February 27, 2021

https://twitter.com/EmmanuelAcho/status/1365805943049449475?s=20

I watched some of Emmanuel Acho’s videos on IG (they are also on YouTube) the other day and they are good. He has done one with Rachel and Bryan and others with Matthew McConaughey and Chip & Joanna Gaines, etc. They don’t go super in-depth but answer a lot of common questions and objections people have. I think he’ll be a great host for ATFR.

Eta: Here’s his Instagram: https://instagram.com/emmanuelacho?igshid=1nqfdlcjbxe68 His video series started last summer. He’s also a Christian so hopefully some will find common ground with his faith.

Good for Rachel L. for being the voice to draw immediate attention to some core issues in this franchise. And good for them for coming up with this solution for ATFR host. It’s temporary, but IMO making a positive message.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Acho

His YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DoYiL7X_N1Ta1o4HE9Mlg

Acho has written a book: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, which is also the title of his book.

He is very articulate and very easy to listen to - despite the title Uncomfortable!

pavalygurl wrote:@Amethyst  I agree with the Tyra Banks example.  If tptb insist on a "dad" figure, a white male...sigh...I nominate Tom Bergeron.  He's kind and funny and compassionate.  He's good with a live audience and can think fast on his feet.   My first choice would still be Robin Roberts or someone with her skills.

As a long time DWTS fan, I *love* Tom Bergeron. Beyond his quick wit, what I like best about him is his ability to rescue a situation that is rapidly going south. He knows how to smooth out the rough edges.

I don't know Emmanuel Acho, but I'll be watching. I do like that he used the word, "empathy."

pavalygurl wrote: If tptb insist on a "dad" figure, a white male...sigh...I nominate Tom Bergeron.  He's kind and funny and compassionate.  He's good with a live audience and can think fast on his feet.   My first choice would still be Robin Roberts or someone with her skills.

I’m in for Tom Bergeron for all the reasons you listed. Plus imo I don’t think he would’ve said that stupid stuff CH did, & definitely would not have as aggressive or combative. I think the bachelor is kinda beneath Robin Roberts tbh. All jmo.

Rachael posted a statement about the hate Rachel L. is getting. She seems to be reading on Reddit and responding to what BIPOC viewers want. Hopefully, she is sincere in what she is doing.

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I thought she was quarantining with no phone...

Here’s Emmanuel Acho’s first video in his series Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man:

I never heard of him until I read his wiki. I remembered reading about the prom challenge when it happened. A girl asked him to take her to the prom if she got so many retweets on twitter. He full filled his end.

He comes from a wonderful family. I think he'll be great. Thanks everyone for the links to get to know him better. He's a good speaker.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Acho