During the season finale of “Bachelor in Paradise,” ABC dropped even more drama: a sneak peek at Season 18 of “The Bachelorette.”
The upcoming season will star Michelle Young, a contestant who emerged as a fan-favorite from Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor” in early 2021.
Young, a school teacher, was announced as the future star of “The Bachelorette” earlier this year, concurrently with Katie Thurston, who led the most recent season of the female-fronted series this past spring.
Young, who identifies as Bipoc, is the third woman of color to star in the leading role on the ABC dating show, following Rachel Lindsay and Tayshia Adams, who is biracial. Season 18 is historic, marking the first time the franchise has named a Black executive producer with Jodi Baskerville taking the reins as a top producer for Young’s season.
Following the departure of veteran host Chris Harrison, Adams and fellow former “Bachelorette...
The upcoming season will star Michelle Young, a contestant who emerged as a fan-favorite from Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor” in early 2021.
Young, a school teacher, was announced as the future star of “The Bachelorette” earlier this year, concurrently with Katie Thurston, who led the most recent season of the female-fronted series this past spring.
Young, who identifies as Bipoc, is the third woman of color to star in the leading role on the ABC dating show, following Rachel Lindsay and Tayshia Adams, who is biracial. Season 18 is historic, marking the first time the franchise has named a Black executive producer with Jodi Baskerville taking the reins as a top producer for Young’s season.
Following the departure of veteran host Chris Harrison, Adams and fellow former “Bachelorette...
- 10/6/2021
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
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