‘The Bachelor’ Casting Ban Is an Open Secret No One’s Discussing
The Bachelor’s exclusion of Quebec contestants highlights a troubling pattern of marginalization, reinforcing linguistic and cultural discrimination.
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The Bacheloris one of the most popular reality shows in T.V. history. Originally debuting in March 2002, the show has had 29 seasons so far, and led to multiple spin-offs, including The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, andThe Golden Bachelor.Nowadays, even if you don’t find love on the dating competition, you’re likely to find clout. Many contestants have turned their Bachelor appearance into a full-time career, explaining how ABC always finds a handful of interesting and willing contestants.