Back in March, amid escalating controversy surrounding former host Chris Harrison, ABC Entertainment and Warner Horizon committed to hiring an executive producer of color for “The Bachelor.” Now, Variety has exclusively learned that the franchise has named its first-ever Black executive producer.
Jodi Baskerville, a veteran producer who has been with “The Bachelor” franchise for nearly 10 years, has been elevated to EP, numerous individuals close to production tell Variety.
Baskerville, sources say, will begin her role as executive producer on Season 18 of “The Bachelorette,” which recently began production and premieres this fall. The upcoming season will star Michelle Young, a runner-up from Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor,” who identifies as as Bipoc, and will become the third woman of color to star in the leading role, following Rachel Lindsay and Tayshia Adams, who is biracial.
Baskerville’s promotion is a major step forward for the franchise. The hit dating series,...
Jodi Baskerville, a veteran producer who has been with “The Bachelor” franchise for nearly 10 years, has been elevated to EP, numerous individuals close to production tell Variety.
Baskerville, sources say, will begin her role as executive producer on Season 18 of “The Bachelorette,” which recently began production and premieres this fall. The upcoming season will star Michelle Young, a runner-up from Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor,” who identifies as as Bipoc, and will become the third woman of color to star in the leading role, following Rachel Lindsay and Tayshia Adams, who is biracial.
Baskerville’s promotion is a major step forward for the franchise. The hit dating series,...
- 8/4/2021
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Joey Graziadei’s dad says coming out as gay to his kids was ‘difficult’
- 5/12/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
Renewed TV Shows 2024: Find Out Which Series Will Return for Another Season
- 5/12/2024
- TV Insider
These Women Want to Be on 'the Golden Bachelorette'
- 5/12/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘Bachelorette’ Trista Sutter & Ali Fedotowsky Filming Reality Show?
- 5/12/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
‘Bachelorette’ Ryan Sutter Missing Trista Terribly On Special Day
- 5/12/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
‘The Goat’ Players Reveal Their Tips for Taking the Title (Video)
- 5/11/2024
- TV Insider
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $129 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
BAFTA TV Awards: ‘Top Boy,’ ‘Happy Valley’ Win Two Each as ‘The Crown,’ ‘Black Mirror’ Miss Out
- 5/12/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98
- 5/12/2024
- by Richard Natale and Tim Gray
- Variety - TV News
Box Office: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Climbs to $22 Million Opening Day
- 5/11/2024
- by Jordan Moreau and Michaela Zee
- Variety - Film News
Al Onorato, Casting Society Co-Founder, Dies at 88
- 5/12/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - TV News
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
Gina Brillon: The Loss of My Grandmother Pushed Me to Pursue Comedy
- 5/6/2024
- by Gina Brillon
- Popsugar.com
Walton Goggins Found Transforming Into the Ghoul in ‘Fallout’ Challenging: ‘It Was Extremely Uncomfortable’
- 5/13/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Screenwriting Couple Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Offer Advice on Breaking into Industry: ‘Try to Make the Stories as Personal as Possible’
- 5/12/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Amy Poehler Wants ‘Inside Out’ Series to Be Like Michael Apted’s ‘Up’ Saga, Show Character Riley as ‘a Young Adult, and a Young Mother’
- 5/12/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Justin Lin Believes Cultural Labels Can Hurt Careers: ‘I Do Think There Are Restrictions’
- 5/12/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘Kingdom of the Planet Apes’ Is Not Enough to Achieve a $100 Million Box-Office Weekend
- 5/12/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $129 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98
- 5/12/2024
- by Richard Natale and Tim Gray
- Variety - TV News
Box Office: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Climbs to $22 Million Opening Day
- 5/11/2024
- by Jordan Moreau and Michaela Zee
- Variety - Film News
Walton Goggins Found Transforming Into the Ghoul in ‘Fallout’ Challenging: ‘It Was Extremely Uncomfortable’
- 5/13/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
The Only Sean Connery Movie That Has A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
- 5/13/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
BAFTA TV Awards: ‘Top Boy,’ ‘Happy Valley’ Win Two Each as ‘The Crown,’ ‘Black Mirror’ Miss Out
- 5/12/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
SNL S49 E19: Who Got the Most (and Least) Screen Time?
- 5/13/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- LateNighter
30 Sexiest Women of 2023 (on TV and Movies)
- 5/12/2024
- by Jimmy P
- buddytv.com
Al Onorato, Casting Society Co-Founder, Dies at 88
- 5/12/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - TV News
NCIS’ Katrina Law Reveals Who Her Finale Swimming Scene Hero Was: ‘He Sacrificed His Toes for Me!’
- 5/12/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com