‘the Bachelorette’ Says New Season Has ‘a Little More Diversity’ Than Past Years

Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety
Tue, 05/24/2016 - 3:15pm

Before the premiere of season 12 of “The Bachelorette,” the latest installment of ABC’s dating show, was plagued with criticism for appearing to be “too white.” JoJo Fletcher — the new Bachelorette who made her debut last night on the season premiere — is of Persian descent. But after years of mostly Caucasian Bachelors and Bachelorettes, many viewers...

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