BACHELOR'S RACHAEL KIRKCONNELL'S MOM SPEAKS OUT- CEASE & DESIST SENT TO TIKTOKER ALLEGING SLANDER

[@DaveNealComedian]

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[@gigiforgoodharry4976]

Did she antebellum costumes?

[@mwilson9431]

Did you look into whether or her Sorority dues was paid?

[@marzigeisha]

Um Dave, The Sun is Murdoch media. Please avoid it, its the scum, tapping phones of missing kids, celebs, royals. Don't give them attention please, I beg you. They are corrupt, mess with governments worldwide and constantly use faux victims as weapons against the people fighting for social justice. They for instance are being sued by Meghan & Harry about their insane racism & horrific coverage of Meghan and sharing private communications with her father.

[@DaveNealComedian]

@@mwilson9431 no i dont know that info and im gonna take their word for it- but im sure someone could find it out

[@lennysvibe]

This was weird. Her parents voted for Trump..."red flag".... Her father is hispanic but married a white blonde..."red flag"...Someone spoke up and outted her for being a racist.."red flag"....Her sorority was known for their racism ..."red flag"...She recently got involved with black lives matter right around the time she was being cast for the bachelor..."red flag"...Her mother stated her daughter was never racist...and did nothing wrong..."red flag"...YEP SOUNDS LIKE A ...GET OUT 2 ...MOVIE...TO ME...LOL...On a seriously note...not sure I trust her parents much...Trump is a blatant racist...However Rachael has time to grow and change...I hope she does...Matt should stay away there are too many dots being connected to trust the process at this time...TOO MANY!!!...

[@TheMariana0295]

As soon as I saw her dad I could tell that she does have Latina roots however as a Latina I can tell you that the Latin community can be very racist/colorist... just because you are Latina doesn’t give you a “not racist” pass. I live in Miami in a HUGE Latin community and you would be surprised at how racist Latin people can be.

[@pb4531]

Very conservative that's why they kept voting trump in Florida

[@elisejackson1719]

Wow 😮

[@Richard-lh3te]

And Latino isn’t a race, being Latin doesn’t mean she isn’t white.

[@Richard-lh3te]

@@pb4531 because of white Cubans. There’s a huge population of white Latinos in Florida.

[@TheMariana0295]

@@Richard-lh3te I never said Latino was a race. I said Latinos can be very racist which they can be. I am well aware that being Latino is being a broad mix of races or even just one race depending on ancestry and how/when your ancestors migrated to the south/central America’s or other island like PR, DR, or Cuba. I myself am Colombian but my race is European, native, and a portion of African. Example in Argentina there is a LARGE portion of white Latinos because a lot of German people migrated there after the Holocaust, same as Cuba. I have many Cubans friends, because I live in Miami, and when they lived in Cuba they always speak about their parents not letting them play outside because they didn’t want them mingling with darker/black Cuban kids.

[@jillwade123]

. I hope people aren’t sending her death threats and hopefully Rachel is learning as we all are . But I think Chris Harrison probably made it worse for her , when he thought he was making it better

[@meggy0]

I agree. It’s not long till Rachael can speak for herself. And I think that would be much better that Chris Harrison or her Mother speaking up for her. I don’t think that they’re helping her at all.

[@alaskamagick]

Definitely agree

[@acutiepieb2011]

Yeah Chris was selfish and ruined this whole season, disgusting imo

[@beatrice2236]

There are a lot of sick people out there. Some just do evil things like this for something to do.

[@shaybug0330]

i agree. Its a learning lesson for her. But i think Chris made it WAAAAAAY worse for her. He actually is the one who needs a lesson here.

[@JaiClaire880]

I’m mad that ABC put a gag on Rachael K and sent Chris to speak on her behalf. I hate it when people speak for me. Her apology was contrary to Chris’ first apology and his defense. I appreciate her for owning her errors, that’s mature.

[@nomadchica]

@clarissa jarrell I totally agree. The way ABC has handled this is awful, on so many levels. Rachael needed to apologize on her own, with her own words, on her own time… Not according to ABC’s agenda or timeline. They have exacerbated the problems, both the problem of systemic racism and the problem of Rachael’s delayed response to the accusations made against her.

[@Tee1312Jay]

❤✌🏾

[@mariocannon224]

And she's not racist!

[@HaleyVic17]

@@nomadchica this! Especially since her actions were from the past, a time when ABC and the Bachelor had nothing to do with her.

[@isaisaslime]

I know. I feel like they set her up on purpose and maybe even Rachel Lindsay was in on it to make and example of her and to shine a light on this. I even think Rachel K could even be in on all of this for the greater good as so to say. Like they all planned this! It seems so calculated and planned out but that’s just me and being a critical thinker lol. Even Matt I feel like was in on all of this and it’s weird now when Matt prayed in the first episode and Rachel cries. I dunno just strangeness lol. I sound crazy I know but so did Jesus 🤣😁❣️

[@SassySmall1]

I truly feel so bad for anyone who has dealt with racism, I hope everyone knows they are valued and deserve happiness

[@stevekaspar1396]

There is a hell of a lot of black on white racism these days.. but I agree with you

[@LexiByler]

@@stevekaspar1396 I'd like to kindly offer a correction to your language. Black people actually can't be racist. Prejudice, sure, but not racist. Racism describes a system of disadvantage based on race. Black people can't be racist since we don't stand to benefit from such a system.

[@Hannnahh88]

@@LexiByler there’s a difference between racism and racist. I agree that white people can’t experience racism, because racism is systemic and dependent on who is in power now/historically. Being racist, however, is present in every race. It only requires that the individual holds prejudices and a feeling of superiority toward another race. Unfortunately, no race is innocent of this. That being said, black people have suffered immensely due to racists and racist systems, and I definitely don’t want to justify or invalidate the trauma that is part of the experience of being black in America, just that racists are hateful/ignorant people of every color.

[@erin4885]

@@LexiByler yes. Thank you for your comment.

[@deni_maree]

Maybe rather than "they " deserve . We should treat all people equal .

[@13nlsc]

So Can we all use this as an Avenue to educate, not a reason to now start bullying her.

[@jillymulligan4416]

Yes!!!!!please!!!!!

[@kristinediaz91]

Preach man!🙏🏽

[@kakykall]

💯

[@elisejackson1719]

Amen ‼️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Richard-lh3te]

Holding someone accountable isn’t bullying.

[@aprilrae6551]

When Kerry Washington filmed the movie 'Django' they were on a southern plantation. She said at night you could feel the spirits of the slaves. She said it was a very eerie place, like a graveyard. I have read that the slaves bodies were usually buried on the back of the property. Not a good spot for a party.

[@d.l.n.7133]

I just read “ The Book of Lost Friends “ and had the same reaction that you had. That the plantations must be filled with spirits . I think it’s wrong to have parties in those areas where there was so much misery . It just seems so disrespectful !

[@Richard-lh3te]

It’s basically like having a party at a concentration camp. Slaves were buried in unmarked graves, why would you want to have a party where people were raped, murdered and brutalized?

[@rogeriomaria2496]

Sick ppl 🤮

[@chicagoliightsx]

@@Richard-lh3te That part.

[@beachlover9705]

@@Richard-lh3te Thats what the US stands for deep racism . No surprise at all

[@estelitat.6412]

Being a brown person myself, I find that my community seeks redemption. I understand that. But many of us want more than just redemption. Now we want to be exalted, over compensated and the “white community” to also hurt and be punished endlessly for the pain caused & experienced. How does this help anyone? Healing is necessary but us retaliating is what feeds the disunity. Healing comes from enlightenment, repentance and forgiveness. But many of us are so hurt we don’t want to forgive. That’s my issue with Rachel L. It’s never enough for her. And my hope for Rachael K is that true enlightenment and repentance takes place for her and that all who have been hurt by her actions and words (intentional or unintentional) may forgive in order to heal. Also praying for Rachel L because she is not promoting healing for the pain the black and brown community has endured. I find she is picking at the wounds and scabs that are trying to heal. Let’s be better everyone. I say that for me first.

[@sucuyalajables8564]

Racheal L may be also strategically creating disharmony in order to remain relevant. If I remember correctly, she was the one who cried her eyes out, because the white guy she wanted to be engaged to ,effectively self eliminated.

[@brookemoore8369]

I loooooove this comment!!!!

[@heathernewbold406]

This is well said.

[@Lala-mt8ev]

@@sucuyalajables8564 yes!!!

[@hanabae_]

You see what u did here? You Asserted your privilege to tell black people how to think and feel! No compassion for the black community that deals with racial oppression in all facets of life! It’s not about healing! Institutional Racism and all of its roots that have been in this country since slavery and that is real. It’s not for you to speak on. You would never understand what the BIPOC community go through. Healing only begins when trauma is stops! You can’t heal when racism still terrorizes BIPOC at every level! It isn’t your place to tell a community who have been traumatized and terrorized for hundreds of years how to behave. Karen sit this one out!

[@katrinacaza8949]

Agreed! alot of us when we were young dressed up as something inappropriate. It doesnt mean she should get ripped apart for every single thing she has done.

[@ninotadumadze617]

We talk about mental health issues and suicide rates going up among young people but when the time comes to apply theory into action, we show no mercy...

[@DaveNealComedian]

VERY very interesting. Can you expland?

[@ThatgirlLaylay412]

@@DaveNealComedian a young woman being attacked by thousands of people can lead to serious mental health issues. It's not right.

[@MaryTheresa1986]

I agree, Nino. We're at a point in society where I think the woke mob would *want* people whom they deem as not perfect or having made a mistake to off themselves. There's no forgiveness or mercy. If a person has lost their job/friends/reputation etc, and their apology *still* isn't good enough, what should they do? We're at a point now where any little thing can literally ruin someone's life, and that is terrifying.

[@ThatgirlLaylay412]

@@MaryTheresa1986 exactly!

[@zoliver9304]

I agree with everyone in the chat. It’s just unacceptable and makes me sad and I’m super over Rachel Lindsay rn.

[@emmat3691]

I really like how well you're discussing this controversy. You're empathetic toward Rachael, yet still making it clear she needs to be held accountable for the POC she offended (and rightfully so)

[@DaveNealComedian]

thanks Emma, its like i wanna make a 12 minute video but by the time im done reiterating my POV its 30 min long lol. I just want to be clear with where I stand.

[@jenniferwang2528]

Couldn’t agree more - thank you @Dave Neal!

[@carolync3163]

I agree. Anyone is hardly all good or all bad...

[@jojocluddy2534]

Couldn't agree more. Another great video, thx Dave!

[@luv2467]

Yeah well let ye who is without sin cast the first stone!!!

[@talentedcreole1963]

Racism will come back to hurt your career...Hating someone because of skin and culture is crazy as hell.

[@abepresume8132]

Not in a predominantly white supremacist society. 75 million ppl voted for trump. They have impressive numbers on their side. Objectively speaking.

[@kiyanaconroy4527]

It really is.

[@zarablue2020]

no evidence saying she does....

[@kiyanaconroy4527]

@@zarablue2020 Apart from her admitting that she was. Stupid.

[@kakykall]

@@abepresume8132 I may not agree with a particular organization, group of people or movement, but damn to call 70+ million people white supremacist is extremely judgmental and prejudice. Not here to change anyone's opinions, nor should anyone try to change mine, just posting a comment like everyone else. Have a Blessed Day and watch out for the 70+ million WS wandering around the US.

[@CoicouReal]

And having latina roots was as ridiculous as saying ''I have a black friend''. It doesn't matter that she has latina roots. Everyone can be racist. But for sure, I wouldn't want to be in Rachael shoes right now. I hope she grow and learn from it, but Kim (her mom) was trying to make excuse which doesn't help the situatione one bit (except the part about the Tik Toker, if that is true, then that is horrible of that girl. But right now it is a ''She said, she said''.''

[@DaveNealComedian]

great point, that was tone deaf. and thats why when I look at rachaels apology statement im glad she didnt make any excuses like 'ive got latin roots, i feel for a black man how could i be racist' etc

[@CoicouReal]

@@DaveNealComedian Exactly! Her apology was really good, now it is the actions that we have to wait and see. I am reserving my judgement for until the finale Rose because I know ABC is stopping her from doing and saying a lot of stuff.

[@ngutumpuennutu2836]

@@CoicouReal Using Rachael K.'s Latin roots as an argument to say she couldn't be racist shows the ignorance her mother finds herself in. Guilty ignorance. American society is organized in such a way that anyone except Blacks can become an honorary White man and therefore can adhere to the ideology of white supremacy. The case of Rachael K.'s father is a perfect illustration of this. Ted Cruz, Senator of Texas, Enrique Tario, the leader of Proud Boys are also.

[@slycat2355]

@@ngutumpuennutu2836 so true!!!

[@olivergarrick672]

@@DaveNealComedian dave you nice dude I could never see you as racist 🙂

[@armurray359]

I am African American and have went to Forsyth County many times. I know families who lives there of all races. If there is racist folks there, then are x10 times the number of good, hard working and loving people who also lives in Forsyth County.

[@KMM496]

I wonder what that new info had to do with Rachel going to that Old South party

[@4everArtista]

You are African American??????......right🤔🙄

[@agataklimecka3346]

Thank you for your voice. We need more people like you

[@agataklimecka3346]

@@4everArtista It looks like the mob needs more blood and is going to tell now African Americans that well.... they are not black and that actually they are ..... racist. People are watching you guys in Europe and we can not believe how crazy you are We used to admire America

[@4everArtista]

@@Ruuneeys And the fact that they are using broken English in their comment, makes it that much more insulting. Apparently, that's how they think African American people talk.

[@sharoncrawford3042]

If the girl is racists, why would she be on this show dating a black man? Hello.......

[@danaa6296]

For fame. Hello...... have you never watched the bachelor?

[@susybee-yourself6747]

Slave masters had mix baby’s

[@aysabela3851]

Well I know someone who is misogynist and says hurtful things about other cultures. He just think himself superior as being Italian, White and a man... and on the top of that he has a daughter of colour, who he really loves... Yeah I know it makes no sense

[@angelsmusic2560]

Maybe she is just ignorant.

[@tysteward545]

I'm 30% european because of the repeated rape of my ancestors who were held as slaves. That proves nothing. I do think rachel actually likes Matt tho. I just wanted to make that point.

[@CoicouReal]

I am not saying Rachael is a racist, but I hate the fact that everyone is only talking about the antebellum party. She did more then that...

[@DaveNealComedian]

of course, thats why this video is so long, lol

[@CoicouReal]

@@DaveNealComedian Yeah I am still watching the video and I was commenting live loool

[@hanabae_]

@madgie very true

[@marionroy6981]

Can't wait for this season to be over so Racheal can speak, Matt can speak and get to the answers to all of this.

[@vivianclarke246]

She spoke on her Instagram.

[@AprilPierceREALTOR]

NOBODY is perfect. If it takes something like this to help her grow, then let her grow. Bashing someone is so unhelpful and unbecoming of people. Just be KIND.

[@monalisasartworld1712]

Look I have white friends and a lot of them have no clue what's racial. I have so many examples I could share but my point is they are clueless to what it looks like until I say that's racial, one friend was slapped with it so hard that when we got back to her car she almost cried and apologized to me for the white guys action. I was there to buy a car and he kept ignoring me trying to sell her a car. She kept redirecting him to me & he kept talking to her. She was frustrated so I stop letting her go through it and said in front of him STACY he's racial he doesn't want to deal with me. She looked at him, he smiled NEVER saying I was wrong She made a mean face and said lets go Lisa. we got to the car and she almost broke down crying. MY POINT IS WHITE PEOPLE DON'T GET IT, DON'T KNOW IT WHEN THEY SEE IT. THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. I sat there looking at her wondering when she would get it AND she NEVER did until I pointed it out. To the white communities defense. They think they know it when they see it but they DON'T. I think Rachel had no clue of her actions.

[@fulfillingstew6978]

The hypocrisy, bullying, and crucifying of this young lady’s character needs to stop- it’s absolutely unacceptable. In regards to a voting preference: enlightenment is relative. Shaming Republicans doesn’t make you awesome- it makes you a hypocrite when preaching unity.

[@sonimanderson5160]

Do you know how many black men , die and black Womam , die because of our Color. We lost a lot of sleep at night for our black children so if she lost a little weight . Do what ?

[@DeeDiamond2981]

My pores raised..😭 tell them..Soni

[@mungin125]

SOUTHERN BELL VS OLD SOUTH? The concept of the southern bell originated in the old south. Clearly, there's no difference.

[@stevekaspar1396]

So... Rachel K is being bullied after she apologized and is sincere in her efforts in bettering herself while ironically and magically falling IN LOVE with a black man. Stop bullying her.

[@kimberlyapplegate1336]

I mean for real.. I’m sick of Rachel Lindsay always finding a problem in somebody.. She did this to Colton Underwood as well..

[@CoreenKendrick]

Exactly!! it's gotten way out of hand!!

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

@@CoreenKendrick Rachael Lyndsey didn't start anything. I think you should look at the other Rachel in this story. RL didn't find post any pictures, video on the Internet she just asked a darn question.

[@luv2467]

@@MsMadAboutMusic please !!!!! RL injects herself into EVERYTHING!!! She broke up Becca and Garret...this...Colton...she needs to mind her own damn business

[@VargsTV]

@@luv2467 this is so dumb and is infantizilizing Becca as if she isn’t a grown ass woman who can make her own damn decisions. Let’s stop blaming the Black woman for pointing out racism and pointing out bigotry and pointing out how that’s harmful not only to her but to people who look like her and also to everyone. Racism doesn’t just hurt Black people or marginalized groups. It hurts white people as well. Stop blaming Black people for identifying the problem and start holding the people who are causing the problem accountable. And if you cared, Rachael K has made a video telling people to stop defending her and that she did do wrong and she deserves to be held accountable and she knows she won’t earn people’s forgiveness. So for goodness sake, stop with this Rachel L hate. It’s atrocious and it’s stupid. Rachel L gets defaulted on because she’s the first Black lead, and people always ask Black people about racism instead of asking white people about it. It’s not Rachel L’s fault she gets tasked with this job. So seriously, stop it. It’s absolutely ludicrous to blame the person who isn’t doing the bad behavior. And seriously, grow up. Becca is so much happier without Garrett. And you’d know that if you followed her or paid attention to her. Stop victimizing white women and acting like the big scary Black lady caused all the problems. It’s ridiculous. Becca and Rachael K are grown ups who have to live their lives and face accountability for their actions and choices. And they can handle that. And you defending them and putting it onto Rachel L not only strips them of their own maturity but makes them seem like they need excuses to get by in life. Childish. Also, to the user above who said Rachel found a problem with Colton.....Colton literally stalked Cassie and she took a restraining order out on him. So again, getting mad at the Black woman for calling out white mediocrity is stupid. Expect better from people. Have higher standards.

[@phaserfindss]

Accountability doesn’t equal bullying. Asking Rachael and her family to acknowledge and commit to change regarding their racist past is not bullying. Let’s stop with that narrative it takes away responsibility on this family for their history of ignorance. It’s disrespectful to the Black and indigenous communities who have been offended and disrespected. In reality BIPOC did not create racism. White people did! So they should absolutely be holding other White people accountable in regards to racism. Also her mom trying to break down every little bit of that party is so annoying. Let’s look at the facts, they willingly and happily took pictures on a plantation. They were all adults. Adults know the history of a plantation. I’m going to leave that at that. Also if it wasn’t a bad party why did her college not allow that specific “ball” on campus? I’m from Rhode Island. We have our own huge past in slavery that I learned about when I was 16/17. If I took pictures on a plantation at that age or when I was older I would apologize for it and not try spinning it to being a “New England ball” when pictures were taken on a plantation. I would’ve rather her mother just say, “Hey, we ignored some racism in the past because it didn’t affect us. We’re learning, and we’re trying to be better, give us some time.” Then try and defend every little thing. It takes away the responsibility she has for her actions. Forth Synth (one of the most racist counties in this country ) is known for their racism so none of this is surprising. I get her mom wants to protect her daughter’s mental health and image but you can also acknowledge the hurt, disrespect, and ignorance brought in to Black and Indigenous communities. It’s really annoying she’s trying to speak about everyone of her daughter’s actions when I’m reality she doesn’t know what Rachael was thinking when she did all of this so she can try and defend her but can’t say what she was thinking when she did it. 🤷🏾‍♀️ I’ll finish by saying this. Racism didn’t start in 2020. It’s existed for centuries. Some White people are just acknowledging racism and trying to be anti racist because of 2020 and that’s great but you’re also accountable to start at home with this anti racist work and look at your own past, acknowledge it (not defend every little thing) and do better. Simple. I don’t think she deserves any bullying or death threats but she definitely needs to prove how she’d do better. Talk is cheap 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@lynneyoung5084]

You should look in the mirror

[@dailynews1671]

Girl save your diary notes for your diary.

[@shakingmyhead1967]

I totally agree! Words of wisdom some racist people will never do or understand, but for those who are open i hope they take your advise!

[@oth23hugger44]

@Funmibi Yusuff. Thank you for that comment. This is the truth. Clearly the mom is as ignorant as Rachel. It is absolutely disgusting that in 2021 or any year for that matter, that black people and people of color are always some how to blame when white people are blatantly racist or ignorant to any other race but their own. Does she deserve death threats? Absolutely not. However, black and people of color calling her out on this should be happening. Every race should be calling her out. While I think her words are sincere it is her actions that will be speaking the most. I am white, and I would never tell any other race how they should feel when it comes to ignorant or racist comments and pictures. People who are killed everyday for the color of their skin do not have the luxury to be ignorant so why do white people somehow get a free pass? Black people have every right to feel hurt and angry and every other emotion you feel. So does Matt. He has no obligation to be with her or guide her on this journey. In 2021 we shouldn't feel like black people should be holding our hands and teaching us how to be less racist and ignorant. Her mom somehow trying to down play this and not understand it is a true testament to how Rachel is the way she is. Oh yeah she is the one who should be taking accountability for sure, but it just goes to show you that racism is not something we are born into but something we are taught. I hope that her actions speak as loud as her words. And I hope that they find peace. Also, I am glad that we are talking about this issue. It is about time that us white people start getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. I hope this is just the beginning. And God bless to you. Your comment is beautiful and what everyone should be taking away from this. Sorry this is long but I really wanted to respond to you. God was definitely putting it on my heart.

[@JTrammell11]

Tired of hearing all this crap, racism exists among all races not just black people and people of color. She's being ridiculed on live television for something that happened a couple years ago. If Rachel lindsay would have never gotten involved we wouldn't be looking at this. All it is, is race bating. I know I'll probably receive back lash for my comment, I don't care, just remember it was a black tribe that sold their own people to european settlers for the use of workers/slaves. Every race in the history of this world has been a slave at some point. Whenever two sides are in battle, the losing side is enslaved. I just think people should really educate themselves.

[@KaylaElizabeth_h]

Southern Belle is the same as Old South. They can market it all they want, it's the same. Of course her mom is going to ask for grace and come to her daughters defence , and say she was a supporter of BLM. A lot of people were, that doesn't mean your past wont come back to the light and you wont have to face the proper consequences of that past. Do I think her life should be ruined for this party? NO. Do I think we should brush everything she did under a rug just because she apologized once? NO. An apology is not changed behaviour. Changed behaviour and mindset is what people are looking for, and only time will tell if that's what's happening.

[@lordreyna6924]

Yes! Thank u!

[@GAMEoVIDZ]

It’s just a damned party.

[@KaylaElizabeth_h]

@@GAMEoVIDZ Its a party glorifying a time in history and a class of people that lived off the back of slaves. The whole culture is messed up. It's not just a party

[@Mollycrimey]

So basically all of southern culture is just racist and it must be destroyed?

[@tamiwithaneye]

@@Mollycrimey if your ideas on the fundamentals of “southern culture” cannot exist without glorifying racism and ignoring the horrors of slavery. yeah... maybe it should. because if all you have to celebrate is racism, why not just proudly be a racist and stop defending yourself from being called one? keep in mind nobody is obligated to give racists handouts, so if you lose your job over “southern culture”, that is your choice. That choice to be represented by racist figures/ideas you are literally CHOOSING to be ignorant and complicating your life by refusing to acknowledge or value the struggles of underrepresented people.

[@reeloddity2160]

Since when do you have to go to the same high school as someone in order to be bullied by them? My school often had shared events/programs with a nearby school because they were smaller than us and had less funding. I also interacted with kids from other schools at my church youth program. Heck I interacted with other kids from different towns just by going to the mall. To me it seems like Rachael's mom is just making excuses, and poor ones at that.

[@courtneymichelle5746]

Right, social media is a thing, and you can know people from other schools. Its like everyone just forgot that?

[@reeloddity2160]

@Art Vandeley That's he said she said, and it's not my place (or anyone elses) to make any kind of definitive judgment about that. But when her mom says the allegations aren't true because they "didn't even go to the same school" we can and should recognize that statement doesn't disprove anything. That's all.

[@lovelyb5493]

Exactly.

[@d.l.n.7133]

I just posted the same thing and then read what you wrote .., l totally agree with you !!!

[@presleywilson5457]

I went to Mississippi State and to LSU. The KAs at MSU had the Rose Ball, and they took the pics at their frat house, which is a giant, Southern-style home, so I’m wondering if Rachel’s Rose Ball pics could have been taken in front of the KA frat house, too, before they left for the beach portion of the trip. It is common for fraternity parties to last over an entire weekend and include travel. This story sounds 100% true to me and my sorority/frat experiences.

[@mustafaaabunny]

i feel like rachael’s mom taking this to court would not only be a bad PR move but also she probably wouldn’t win. this would be taken to civil court and the burden of proof would be on rachael/her mom whoever the plaintiff is. the burden of proof is also different than a criminal trial for which instead of being “beyond a reasonable doubt” it is a preponderance of evidence which means more likely than not. basically this means rachael/her mom would have to prove “more likely than not” that she didn’t bully madi. given that many other people have come out with similar stories about rachael bullying them and there’s a lot of other circumstantial evidence that points to rachael allegedly being racist, she probably would lose this lawsuit. even if she pulled an OJ and somehow won, nobody would believe her (even if she really didnt do it) and her reputation is already ruined because that’s just 1 of many racist things rachael has allegedly done that have been u earthed and this is after she apologized so the sincerity of her apology would be jeopardized.

[@aberdeen0107]

Ehh it’s pretty easy to prove that they didn’t go to the same high school

[@arrebiy]

@@aberdeen0107 just because they didn’t go to the same high school does not mean each of them was not in high school at the same time. They could have been in neighbouring high school with mutual friends and hang out spots which means bully could still have occurred.

[@mustafaaabunny]

@@arrebiy on madi’s tiktok she claimed there were social events between their high schools so that’s probably how they know each other

[@gj1695]

Anything Rachael's family says, right now, is gonna come across as defensive, performative and PR/likeability-driven. Rachael and Rachael's family now has an obligation and an opportunity to demonstrate their words -- with action.

[@DaveNealComedian]

Good point, and I really hope they do!

[@zoliver9304]

@Art Vandeley Exactly

[@gj1695]

@Art Vandeley I do not know Rachael, I do not know her personal beliefs nor do I know if she's "racist." I would venture that she is NOT. My point is that because of the *accusations* against her -- valid or otherwise, Rachael has been given a platform to "shine a light" on the topic of navigating issues of race. I stand against canceling those we *assume* to reject mainstream thought or those who decline to engage in "virtue signaling." I only know that Rachael, *herself,* made the statement, "My ignorance was racist." My point, again, is that Rachael has been given an opportunity and a platform.

[@gj1695]

@Art Vandeley The additional point I was trying to make is that since Rachael's family has defended her -- instead of staying quiet, and since Rachel made a very public statement acknowledging her own "racism," no one will believe their *words* until they take *action.* They could have very well chosen to stay quiet. But they chose to commit to "doing better." Now they have put themselves in the position to have to DO that.

[@zoliver9304]

@Tatt Bass Tatt, it’s only when you’re in the public eye and you’re held on a pedastool that you can get called out and drug for your past mistakes. At least she’s fucking taking accountability. She’s clearly a good person who’s had a misguided and uneducated past. The fact that YOU are still playing the angry mob mentality is truly sad and pathetic.

[@yahboyee28]

I would be ashamed if my mom did this. No way she let her mother do this interview! She just said in her apology that it wasn't for anyone else to accept but the people she hurt.

[@DaveNealComedian]

ive had to kick my mom off facebook before for posting stupid stuff, i know rachael didnt approve of chris's words. Its odd right, that defending yourself from racist accusations makes you look worse almost.

[@lordreyna6924]

Her and Karen would be great friends lol

[@beatrice2236]

@@DaveNealComedian Dave what is concerning is how we as a society act as if social media is necessity or that the opinions of strangers matter. We have control over what we consume. I am not defending what people are doing, but Rachael has the choice to not read what is on social media or to not have one at all if it is detrimental to her health. Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther, said Marvel made him get one and Anthony Mackie (Falcon) said he does not have it and only spends a limited amount of time on his phone per day and immerses himself in things that make him happy. If this stuff bothers you that much that is what people need to do. Also it is unrealistic to think that most people will move from anger and oppression in a matter of months. For some it is going to take years to deal with emotions and not everyone has the benefit of counseling etc. to assist with that. The media focuses on negativity these days, but that says a lot about the consumers. If we show them that we don't want those types of stories then maybe they would go back to reporting on the positive. It was just as easy to write that story about the good Rachael is trying to do without focusing on the negative.

[@kimsaabani2600]

I remember seeing her posts support and educate other people about the black lives matters movement.. That is why this scandal didnt add up for me.. This just proves it for me.. Yes..she made mistakes but I don't think it was because she is a bad person.. I honestly think.. She just didn't know or understand it better. I forgive her because we are all learning.. She seems as an honest person, I hope one day, she will look back at this like a learning experience.

[@karishmadesai1408]

💯

[@nk47100]

@Tatt Bass I think people are saying it took her a while because she was being muzzled and misguided by the producers.

[@aubreydeangelo]

Racist does not equal bad person. We grow up in racist environments, we can all learn and grow (like Rachael herself said)

[@kakykall]

@Tatt Bass Are you going to copy / paste that comment on all the post or just a majority of them?? Damn, I get it - you are canceling Rachel and her family until they admit what you want them to admit regardless if it is true or not. Geesh, maybe you can ask to have it pinned to the top of the comments so everyone can see your demands.

[@ericabburg3270]

@@kakykall I was thinking the same thing.

[@Tee1312Jay]

There's so much negativity, bullying and divisiveness than ever! There's a need for healing. ✌🏾❤🙏🏾

[@laisanibale2154]

Phoebe R'view...agreed 👍 🙏

[@goosebump801]

🙌

[@kakykall]

This is an extremely important issue and bullying is NOT the way to approach this!!!

[@Tee1312Jay]

@@goosebump801 ✌🏾❤

[@Tee1312Jay]

@@kakykall ✌🏾❤

[@Shelbycronin]

I’m from Mississippi. Plantations are considered holy ground similar to a cemetery. As my grandmother would say, “would you party in a graveyard?”

[@DaveNealComedian]

Well said!

[@dianemccloud5990]

@ Elvi, Yup....

[@qqq829]

Please help me understand.. whyyy are plantations considered HOLY ground?

[@Shelbycronin]

@@qqq829 slaves were murdered and buried on the grounds. Hung from trees for not “obeying”. They are literal cemeteries. Partying on a grave is failing to understand the gravity of the ground you stand on.

[@qqq829]

@@Shelbycronin ohhhhh yesss.. I'm sorry I was doing something and thinking of a totally different aspect..yes I'm sooooo glad you didn't mean it like in support of plantation owners or some racist type thing... but in respect of the slaves... and the horrific things there.. Isn't that a trip how these things can be so easily misconstrued. That is why I tend to always believe the good in people first.. and God's grace. I know I have looked at pictures or videos quickly or not quickly and probably liked them without having taken notice of even half the things in pictures.. some people's gears just don't catch things so easily and quickly. I really appreciate that you didn't try to decimate me for just askin' a question, cause see, I think we were meaning same type and you never know how many that scroll through will learn from this lil' tidbit.

[@dianewhite6224]

Let’s say I’m in a sorority and invited to a southern belle party by a fraternity. My sisters and I are told to wear vintage looking dresses. When I get there, there are 50 ladies all dressed like me and they are all white. Whoa! This is not normal, there is something very wrong! No one needs to say antebellum for my brain, and I don’t need someone to say that big old house in the background is a plantation.

[@doseofdestiny6022]

And the board actually told them not to do this their sorority went and did it anyways

[@Alex-bh7yk]

The parents always say “we never raised her/him to see color” 🙄🙄 That statement in itself is problematic! People are a product of their environment!

[@annie.58]

Well, as a Nigerian I don't see color either. My all black environment of which I'm a product of had no reason to focus on skin color of any kind. My sister who lives in Missouri has mostly white friends apart from other Nigerians and is actually scared of black Americans. Our cultures are so different.

[@annie.58]

So not seeing color is not problematic for me. I cannot imagine relating with a person based on their skin color. I focus on character, shared values, common interests, personality etc. A good person is a good person from inside not outside.

[@Alex-bh7yk]

@@annie.58 denying someones racial identity with that statement will never solve the problem... I really don’t understand why your sister would be afraid of African Americans. Kinda sad to hear seeing as though all of us are black. I feel like that’s ignorance on her part due to the way the media portrays black people in this country!

[@Alex-bh7yk]

@@annie.58 When you do not see a persons race, you are denying the very fabric of their being. You are denying something that they cannot and should not “rid” or deny themselves of. How can we deny in others what they cannot and should not deny in themselves?

[@MissingSean]

@@Alex-bh7yk some people don't want to be defined only as a race or a color. I, personally don't mind if someone wants to judge my character and avoid throwing me into a box- even if its well intentioned. Besides, some people like myself are very mixed... in which box would you place me?? I'm all for individualism! However, if you feel differently that's OK too... individualism at its best!

[@Anonymous123.5]

If you know, then you know!!! John 8:1-11 If you are completely innocent, then cast the first stone! We are all guilty, so stop with the division!!

[@3clb8410]

My thoughts on Rachel have nothing to do with the controversy surrounding her... Michelle is a much better more mature fit for Matt.......

[@ChandraRamdass]

Rachel is just very immature everything is ok with her and big smiles and she looks very gullible all sucked into everything .

[@theduchessofessex6418]

My issue is not with Rachel, yet....My issue is with people who are defending her past actions, that Rachel herself has apologized for, as not racist or insensitive at all.

[@ashtonv1730]

Yes!! This!!

[@lordreyna6924]

I also have an issue with people defending the antebellum society bc they’re from “the south” like how long do u want to be tied to that history??

[@theduchessofessex6418]

@@lordreyna6924 Exactly!

[@gratefully_]

I honestly like pictures just by looking at the make up , dress , eyebrows, whose in it , by accident or without looking at the background. Education is the answer . Not cancellations or bringing someone down . Instead we should thank her for apologizing and wanting to do better and watch her learn and do better while teaching people like us :)

[@gratefully_]

I’m really thankful you’re open to her side because empathy is important on both sides

[@Salutations26]

We don't need to thank her for anything.

[@DaveNealComedian]

I’d love to see a scientific experiment on people liking photos, to show how blindly casual it all can be

[@gratefully_]

@@Salutations26 haha don’t worry don’t need to thank her , just mean we can let it go and let her grow on her own now

[@gratefully_]

@@DaveNealComedian after all this , I’ve been educating myself on this too . I can’t do anything about my previous things but can only do better. But I know when I’m half asleep I’ve definitely liked things and don’t know what LOL many times . No future for me in television hahaha but on a serious note , I’ve been educating folks close to me and it’s weird to them that the world doesn’t forgive or let people grow with experiences of life

[@susanh8685]

Oh and I can't even begin to tell you how many are never watching this show again. We are done. Too much bullying.

[@kakykall]

I think I'm done too!! I wanted entertainment and got a toxic 💩show. If there were Bully trophies, I'd give it to the biggest Bully of All

[@aprilrae6551]

Did you know that mostly Black people watch network TV?

[@elainewashington5222]

I'm sick and tired of them making excuses every time they say or do something wrong. Showing a pic of your child when she was a little girl and saying my daughter like BLM don't mean shit , it's like saying I love black people I got 2 black friends lol. The truth is in the pudding. Ijs

[@sarahm.1632]

Her mom was on some heavy BS, that’s most likely why the daughter won’t change. This was good face only. I hope that they will, but that type of ignorance runs very deep and takes years to work on. It’s a shame too, because even if her parents are racist, that ALONE should have shown her exactly a different way to take in life. Just my opinion.

[@aladyknight]

When I moved to Alabama I went to a community race in mobile. There were tons of BLACK women dressed In those dresses. I was surprised, because of my understanding of the history. So we need to understand that the south has a complex history and not all black people are offended by southern culture. Some embrace it as theirs.

[@aladyknight]

Race being a 5k charity event.

[@aladyknight]

Which, since many black people were there long before many of the white people, who’s to tell them they can’t take on that culture?

[@RS-kx9ee]

She didn’t do anything racist..the whole thing is so blown out of proportion...it is just the world today , trying to divide everyone.....and Chris certainly did nothings wrong....how can she be racist when she not only went on the show KnOWiNG the bachelor was black but fell in love with him......frankly , he was so undecided and wishy washy, she deserves better snd that has nothing to do with his color......she should never have to apologize ...it is disgusting what they have made this to be

[@blacclivesmatter4637]

When you go on a show to gain ig fame so you can shill revolve and fitness products but your past comes haunting you and you become "famous" for all the wrong reasons. Ouch!

[@blacclivesmatter4637]

@@wakanda6547 you done lost your mind!

[@kakykall]

@@wakanda6547 Yeah, that comment was 'I will cancel you until you admit what I want you to admit regardless if it's true or not' ... it must be a copy / paste thing, I've seen it throughout comments.

[@kakykall]

@@wakanda6547 that's not the way it works 🤔

[@shanmac277]

@Tatt Bass Jesus ,you copy and paste a lot. You could use some originality when replying to all different posts.

[@elisejackson1719]

We as black women here in Georgia- let’s forgive Rachel. Her mom say she’s devastated and losing weight. Nite one l picked Rachel. This mess l see & hear on social media about Rachel- l don’t know that Rachel. I see a different Rachel on The bachelor. Rachel or NO babies are born ignorant. it starts at home. Her father should Be defending her‼️ This is not her fault. We need to pray🙏🏽 All Lives Matter.

[@suzyq661]

Love this video! Great job! Keep spreading the love ⚘

[@TheRealCora]

There is a range of words that can be used instead of racism , depending on the situation. Ignorance, Bias, Discrimination, prejudice.... can all be used to describe what so many say is racism automatically. Let each situation be judged separately and not be labeled racism without genuine analysis

[@DaveNealComedian]

thanks for your comment, racism can be a factor in all the words you used, but I agree that we should get down to the truth of individual circumstance.

[@ngutumpuennutu2836]

Cora What is the définition of racism for you ? In what situation this word can be used ?

[@lordreyna6924]

Are u trying to gaslight people on racism?

[@reeloddity2160]

None of the words you mentioned nullify the racism in an action. Ignorance can result in you doing racist things. When people call you out on those things being racist you can't use ignorance, personal bias, prejudice etc to make what you did suddenly not racist.

[@abepresume8132]

Stfu

[@tsis-k-koj]

I see the word racist as a strong accusation that get thrown around today like a Frisbee. Just because someone is biased in a certain way that doesn't automatically make them racist and yes their is a difference. Then agian just because someone is anti racist doesn't automatically make them non racist either.

[@marinaschuh1165]

Agreed. Personally I find Rachael's actions being uneducated and ignorant...not blatantly racist.

[@zoliver9304]

Non racist vs anti racist? Jeez my head is literally spinning.

[@monicaparker3792]

@@zoliver9304 Right?It's either you're racist or you're not.Being someone whose dealt with racism first hand,I clearly know the difference.

[@judithmais3406]

Oh really, you are saying a 24 years old, College Graduate is ignorant, Why you people give these beautiful, White, privilege people excuses? Call a spade a spade! If it walks like a 🦆 quacks like 🦆 then it is a 🦆! Don't sugar coat it and stop telling Matt he needs to learn to love a Racist, it is strong words but her post and Instagram page holds all the evidences, she plants it there.

[@phaserfindss]

Implicit racism is still racism. I know no one wants to be labeled a racist but when you do a lot of racist shit you’re gonna get called out for it. Best move is to acknowledge it, learn why it’s bad, and do better in the future.

[@BedfordFalls7]

I hope Chris Harrison isn't the fall guy for all of this. I love him hosting this show and he should stay. Once screw up and you get dumped? He is a good person from what I've seen.

[@Aceboogie2911]

“I’m rooting for everybody Black” 🖤 ~Issa Rae If y’all don’t understand why some of us are upset, then y’all won’t ever understand...this issue is much deeper than Matt choosing a white-passing woman with a “problematic” past.

[@rachelm.3173]

Say It!🤎🖤

[@34Sugga]

True 👍

[@theoneonlymichelle3.082]

This was a great video. Thanks for talking about it Dave. I will be sure to tune into your live tonight. I believe is 7pm my time.

[@DaveNealComedian]

Can’t wait to chat with ya!

[@alexisgarcia6467]

Yes. This was a work around since Old South Antebellum was banned by the fraternity national chapter. Same party, different name. Just slapping lipstick on a pig essentially. Also you can’t get those dresses from a mainstream store. You have to rent them from old south/antebellum costume stores, where those dresses are advertised as antebellum style dresses right next to the traditional grey confederate uniforms. Plus her mom didn’t really help her case by saying it was a southern belle party since that’s just the white washed version of old south/antebellum. The Southern belles term was based on the young, unmarried woman in the plantation-owning upper class of Southern society. How does saying it was a southern belle party help Rachael’s case?

[@abepresume8132]

Preach. You're beautiful btw😈

[@lordreyna6924]

It doesn’t the antebellum society is a racist socioeconomic run society it should be used to educate people but in no way celebrated.

[@karishmadesai1408]

Grew up in the South and I never realized that the term Southern Belle had those roots and that context. I've heard so many people say "She's a Southern belle," for a pretty Southerner. Now it totally makes sense. But I also had no idea these sort of parties were even happening. I'm from Matt's hometown which is a more progressive and diverse city for the South. So that may be why I didn't know about them. The one thing I've been aware of and don't like are the Confederate flags and statues. But so many people here have Confederate flags and somehow don't realize the negative connotation of them.

[@alexisgarcia6467]

@@karishmadesai1408 I’m from Florida and also grew up in a progressive part of a “southern/red” state. However, I’m now seeing that I was very lucky in the education I received. My history teachers were always very blunt when teaching about black history, civil war history, and southern history. We weren’t fed the white washed rose colored glasses version of history that so many receive. So I’ve known from a young age the true depths of America’s racist past, and the different types of racism and what they look like today

[@Aceboogie2911]

This is precisely why I don’t buy her ignorance....I’m from GA, grew up just south of Atlanta and everybody in the metro Atl area knows this stuff is racist as hell. And I’m much older than Rachael. It’s inexcusable!

[@isapelaaisaka6923]

People are just simply hurting each other,first of all it doesn't matter what colors you are white,black, blue, pink whatever,we need to forgive each other ,learn from it and dont it again.we need to be ONE to able to solve this problem.

[@Jackofalltrades33]

You mention being anti-racist. One of the biggest writers of anti-racism is Ibram X Kendi and as he is talking about it in his book he mentions that discrimination is ok as he mentions in this quote "the only remedy to racist discrimination is anti-racist discrimantion. The only remedy to past discrimination is present discrimination." How could you think presently discrimating against someone now for their forefathers actions is a ok?

[@doglady9334]

Its not slander when its true. Even Rachel has openly stated not to defend her.

[@angied5029]

She apologized for Pete’s sake..... can we let it go

[@kakykall]

No, they still feel the need to bully her...and Rachel L won't accept her apology, so her followers probably won't either. There's going to come a time when all these bullies reap what they sow. This is an extremely important issue, but it has been handled poorly!!

[@angied5029]

@@kakykall agreed and thank you. I’m so glad that we are all learning and wanting to do better, but not by cancel culture, by hate and by stereotyping others. There is zero progress there.

[@dfish757]

At some point, we have to all agree to lay this to rest until the season is over and all parties involved can speak on it. Rachael has apologized and we can either accept it or not. She appears willing to learn from her mistakes, and time will tell. But to continually crucifix her bothers me. This mob mentality is why witches were burned at the stake without the ability to defend themselves. We should be learning from history not repeating it.

[@annasteig2923]

Amen!

[@HaleyVic17]

Honey, you are a 1000% right!

[@elliesilver1501]

Your videos always put me in a good mood. You are very insightful!

[@luvarobinson3588]

So many levels to this issue, but it could have all been avoided if it had been addressed immediately after the allegations became known. Whether she was prevented from doing so by the franchise or her own doing, it was wrong to not denounce it. I believe her apology is sincere, but she is not a victim! I’m also disappointed that you along with other publications have taken Rachel Lindsay’s “vapid” comment out of context. If you had listened to the podcast, rather than a clickbait article paraphrasing what was discussed, both Becca Kufrin and Rachel Lindsay agreed that it was tone deaf of her to post her matcha smoothie amid all of this controversy while conveniently having the book in the background. Stop making Rachel Lindsay the scapegoat for this shit show created by the action of others! Where was this energy to address all of this 6 weeks ago?

[@ashtonv1730]

👏👏👏 this comment right here

[@Aceboogie2911]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@luv2467]

Nothing appeases Rachel Lindsay...she opens her mouth and injects herself into everything!!!! She needs to quit throwing stones at glass houses and take care of her own ish

[@luvarobinson3588]

@@luv2467 since you seems to have missed my point entirely before making this comment, I will say it again: Rachel Lindsay did not create this problem. Calling our problematic behavior and expecting better from those in power to do better and know better is not wrong. She didn’t force Chris Harrison to show his true colors on national tv and she is not responsible for Rachael Kirkconnel’s terrible judgement. I know it must suck for you to have to hear about racism all the time especially when it’s infiltrating your favorite reality show that chooses to mishandle it or blatantly stoke it if you will. But as a black woman who has to live with the fear of raising black children in a world where I have to teach them about these things on a daily basis and literally pray for their safety each day. I watch this tv show to escape what is going on in the world if only for 2 hrs a week and yet here we are - I can’t even enjoy smut tv without racism creeping in because it’s insidious. It’a been embedded into the fabric of this country and sadly as we are now seeing, implicitly into this franchise as well. Just because your Ivory tower was dismantled when Rachel Lindsay was cast on the show and you could no longer ignore these problems doesn’t make it her fault.

[@lovelyb5493]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rubiirae]

Am I the only one who thinks her mom is talking wayyyy too much? I get that Rachael is her baby girl and she wants to jump in to help when the whole nation seems to be against her, but sometimes it's best to leave Rachael handle this matter on her own so she can grow and mature as a young adult.

[@tattooedkittykat]

I was just thinking the other day...has someone interviewed Maddy who made the TikToks since this all came out? I would love to see a full in-depth interview of her instead of Rachel's Mom. Dave can you get on this for us? Lol 😆

[@lordreyna6924]

Dave can do anything girl!

[@DaveNealComedian]

Haha ya lemme call her up!

[@JaiClaire880]

Work your magic Dave 😆

[@shanmac277]

I heard that Maddie admitted it wasn’t Rachael who did it. It was someone in Rachael’s group of friends. That stupid girl just made shit up. Hope she gets what’s coming to her if all this is true.

[@simp_master6987]

Thank you for making great points 👏

[@ashtonv1730]

I sure hope everything the mother is saying is true because people will find out real quick if it's not. Only going to make them look worse

[@CoreenKendrick]

@Art Vandeley I agree and stop with this nonsense!!

[@kalford4909]

That poor girl. I feel so sorry for her. If she were racist I don’t think she would have signed up to marry a black man.

[@EatWell23QWB]

Defending a child is honorable. However, it’s also important to reflect together as a family about your beliefs. Identify any blind spots as it relates to racism, then clear up any potential issues. I definitely had concerns watching Rachel’s dad. He might be of Latino descent, but there is data to show that in some ways Latino animus toward African Americans is as high as that of some whites towards African Americans. The reality is that people all over the world have been conditioned to dislike people of African descent. I want to believe that Rachel’s apology is sincere. I hope that this is a moment that many will take to have the really tough courageous conversations that are needed to help heal our extremely sick country of its original sin, RACISM.

[@simonsimon8572]

African Americans are also Animus against Latinos

[@EatWell23QWB]

@@simonsimon8572 To the degree that groups of humans in modern society have been plagued by the human construct of race it is very likely that there is some animus across all groups. That being said, there is an actual caste system (BOOK- Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson) in America, as well as in other countries, that determines ones level on a race hierarchy. Research shows examples that the more melanin you possess in your skin in America, the lower your station in our caste system. As I mentioned in a previous comment, educating (and reconnecting to our spirituality) ourselves about America’s history of race, racism, and white supremacy will help us to eradicate the original sin of, RACISM.

[@simonsimon8572]

@@EatWell23QWB 😭😰😥😢😭😭

[@TheMariana0295]

I could sympathize with Rachel and understand that people change, however I can’t say the same thing about Chris Harrison. His rhetoric was vile and covertly racist. I do think people can change and become educated, I don’t think he should be cancelled, bu I also don’t think his word should be taken lightly bc he said them with his whole chest so...

[@dfclsocial]

Thank you for covering this side. I think it is tragic that Rachel K has been made "the face of this contraversy". Why are all the other women in the photos blacked out. Millions of people are responsible for the racism. I believe her mom's story and I think it is tragic that Chris Harrison's efforts to offer Rachel some support were fumbled.

[@Enoughalready20237]

RK went on the show for fame. Not because she was truly interested in dating a black man. A black man would NEVER be accepted in her family. She was in it for fame and attention.

[@marissaaalyn]

“Fetch”😂😂🙌🏼🙌🏼 major mean girls vibe😂

[@4everArtista]

You don't have to go to the same school to bully somebody. All you need is contact. You can have shared social groups or live in the same community. Hell, you can cyber bully people these days. Let's not play dumb.

[@4everArtista]

Well, aren't you CHOOSING to believe Rachel's mom over the tiktok girl???

[@venussuki]

Maybe she was ignorant because why would you go on a dating show that ends in an engagement with the first African American Bachelor if you're racist? If she's racist then she would be pretty dumb to go on the show with the first African American Bachelor because everyone knows they dig into your past. Bachelor nation is a hot mess. As a Latina with African American ancestors, I was surprised that Rachel's dad was brown if she's racist. Sometimes the media spins things and people lie. Also, she seemed totally in love with Matt.

[@HaleyVic17]

I don't think Rachael is intentionally racist. Her actions in the past might have been though. I too dont see how if you're racist, why would you even want to be around the race that you hate, let alone kissing, touching, etc on that particular person.

[@judyvalentne1565]

Social media has given everyone the ability to have a voice, which is great on one hand but unfortunately this also means that persons can give their un-informed opinions as well, along with giving persons with poor intentions the ability slander, and libel persons. In social media there’s no innocent until proven guilty but rather guilty until/if you can prove your innocence. We hear a story and we’re quick to give an opinion.

[@kyla9191]

I like how the fact that Rachel didn't go to the same school as the girl accusing her/her friend group of bullying is being used as proof lol. I knew and was friends with plenty of kids from other schools, that's normal especially for someone outgoing/social/invovled like Rachel and that her town's population is only 4k - I bet most people know each other.

[@DaveNealComedian]

i guess it depends on the local area. My whole life growing up was kids who went to my school, lol. So I agree that its not proof to exonerate her, but at the same time, if its true they didnt know each other then its odd. There is an award in social media for outting people as bad. Ive said this all along, find me a group of girls in high school that werent part of a friend group that had problems. Its not specific enough for me. Id almost like for more of Rachaels hs friends to speak about this. Maybe theres truth to it, but also its an easy accusation to throw at someone.

[@ChloePultar]

exactly this

[@lordreyna6924]

Yea my sister had the same experience in high school. Girls from middle school or dance or work, would bully her and threatened her. They even mentioned fighting her. And they did not go school with each other. So just bc they may not go to school doesn’t mean they don’t know each other.

[@kyla9191]

@@DaveNealComedian Yeah for sure. I think there's likely some truth to it. My theory is that Rachael was popular and was friends with some "mean girls" that perhaps did bully this girl. Rachael probably laughed along, and didn't directly participate but didn't stop it either and doesn't even remember because it was inconsequential to her at the time. But the girl who felt bullied by the group remembers because it was a big deal to her

[@annasteig2923]

@@kyla9191 Yeah I agree. Honestly Rachael was like this on the Bachelor show. She never bullied anyone, but she also would smile when the new girls were being bullied by the other girls and would stay silent instead of defending them...so technically she didn't bully the new girls, but smiling about it was enabling it, and her silence was complicit.

[@kathrynmarie412]

I could be done watching the Bach and just watch you-these are ALL the conversations we ALL need to be having.

[@dorisharrison9885]

Rachel stand up wipe the tears from your eyes.If he doesn't love you enough,God loves you and He has the right man for you. He will found you and your life will be great.always remember there are many fish in the sea and there is one for you.

[@thestarinhereyes2]

Lmao you really don’t understand God! We reap what we sow. If we’re going to sow in sin, we will reap the consequences and that goes for ALL of us. Right now, just like all of us who disobeyed God, we are reaping what we sowed- it’s called consequences for our actions! You can’t have your cake and eat it. God doesn’t work like that! He also chastised us like a Father or a Parent would. Also, this mess has nothing to do with God, this was purely Rachel’s choice (and actions) and the results for it. Please don’t include Him in something He had no partake of. On the other hand, she needs to spend more time with Him and repent, that way she can truly heal and mature in faith!

[@dorisharrison9885]

Young lady God has everything to do with it.Jesus didn't shade His Blood on Calvary for us to reap what we sow but to save us from sin,and you better hope that true because it is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgment.

[@melsaint8616]

So Rachel came out with an apology that recognizes that “some truths has come to light”, in terms of allegations against her,she has basically owned up to them, but now her mom is going around walking back everything? The old south party, now wasn’t an old south party, the linking a picture with a confederate flag, was only because she didn’t recognize the flag?, now she is part Latin therefore can’t be racist? Why did she come out with an apology then? She should have come out with a defense statement, denying everything.smh, we get it mom, defend your baby!

[@debracampbell9727]

The way Rachel handled herself on the bachelor seemed very real. Why wouldn’t it have been a southern bell party ? I would love to dress up like that. I would never consider myself racist because of that.But I’m not aware of this in the south.So please no hate . I’m from PA and live in a mixed community and we have no racial problems here. Yes there is racism and Harrison clearly did not address this situation. I think there’s something wrong with why Harrison acted that way.. I’m not defending him but he has been in the public for so long and he’s always been professional. The way I see it is he’s part of the establishment was he made to start a racial divide because that’s what is going on now. They want us devided . Racism at any level is wrong. Matt has been one of the most sincere bachelor ever. I hope he finds love. There were times in the show where I think Matt wanted out.. that’s just my opinion. A truly sensitive man like Matt should not have had to go threw all the nonsense he was put threw.

[@Kydzy]

Great clearly communicated and knowledgeable video sir👍🏾

[@SummerBailey8290]

I wouldn't want my mother to come out making a statement before I did, also the mother sounds so nervous/confused/all the feelings.

[@ashleyr5482]

She is under contract and cannot do an interview that is not approved by the show

[@renasyed1606]

Her mom needs to stop talking

[@HaleyVic17]

@@renasyed1606 yeah, I agree. I know she loves her daughter and is trying to defend her, but she is only making it worse for Rachael. If I were Rachael right now, I would tell my mom to stop.

[@shanmac277]

Rachael put out a video on her Instagram. Has no one seen it?

[@alaskamagick]

Awesome video Dave👍

[@everydayoilmommies5091]

Seems like once shows reach a certain level of popularity everyone on the show is a target with thousands of bored snipers stalking them.

[@summerbee7897]

love this voicemail video! congrats on 20k!!! i hope you have a great move, and i hope to see ya on the clubhouseeeeeee!

[@YouAreNotATangerine]

LOL so do moms know everything about the parties their college-aged kids attend now?

[@amyqb117]

So annoying...

[@shircas01]

Very sad she's dealing with such hate. Nothing feels worse than being misunderstood.

[@marciawebster3186]

This whole topic is getting so worn out and so tired of picking apart every little thing just to bully and slander people's names and lives .

[@tiffmarie6778]

Fetch... ahahahaha super funny! BTW, I love following you because I like that you can make sure to see all sides instead of just hearing something and running with it. Thanks for what you do. :)

[@DaveNealComedian]

Aw thanks Tiffany appreciate ya!

[@-Lily7415]

Rachel was ignorant not racist.She fell in love with Matt who is black

[@anamakesthings]

I truly hope you understand that loving one person means nothing in terms of racism....

[@beatrice2236]

@@anamakesthings They don't want to understand. I keep seeing this same excuse...yet there is evidence everywhere of people who are married to minorities being racist towards other people in the same minority group of the person they are married to...and some who even treat that person terribly because they feel superior to them because of racism!!

[@phillipwilliamson727]

The cançel culture is gone crazy in this country if every one of the people that have these negative thoughts about Rachel think back in their history and their lives whether that be long or short they probably have said and done something that they are not proud of

[@KJ-yy9ob]

Anyone else wondering what Lauren Zima is up to (Chris Harrison Girlfriend). I’ve been watching her show on ET KZbin “roses and rose”, but it’s been a no show the past 2 weeks. Lauren also hasn’t posted on Instagram for a very long time considering she used to post everyday, multiple times a day. Wondering how the relationship with Chris is going.

[@taurus1647]

I wonder if they will break up over this.

[@lordreyna6924]

@@taurus1647 I don’t see them breaking up but I get the feeling he either produces her show to so therefore has a say so in it or the two shows are connected and tptb dictate the scheduling.

[@lornes2492]

Lauren posted last week that it would be inappropriate for her to drink wine and post light-hearted commentary that could detract from serious discussion about issues raised by the show.

[@paigelovette8156]

Really enjoyed ur video.👍

[@jenniferd5477]

Yes Rachael did a mistake , and she’s learning from it * hopefully * I think we’re forgetting she’s a human , everyone who did a recap this week didn’t even comment on her falling so hard from that skydiving fall and how she hit her ground ! No one felt bad for her she’s just a freaking human man .... she’s learning ... give her a break ... I really think her and Matt should’ve sticked it out

[@beatrice2236]

I don't know why so many people were happy or laughing at that. I only saw clips but it was pretty terrifying. Not a fan but I don't wish pain on anyone.

[@jenniferd5477]

@@beatrice2236 amen ! Everyone is crucifying her ... not cause someone did a mistake and was ignorant and is trying to learn and be better *hopefully* that we should be so horrible to her ....

[@amyqb117]

People are not talking about it that much. I actually moved on before the mum opened her mouth again. So relax.

[@tiffanyrena]

She was celebrating at slavery parties just 2-3 years ago and we supposed to call this a “learning moment to teach her”. I hate when people say they don’t know when actively celebrating oppression and about half the country wants those specific times back. She deserves all the backlash she gets

[@liverbirdy35]

The Sun deffo is a smut rag .. Its a disgusting disgraceful paper #justiceforthe96 #YNWA #Liverpoolfc

[@teamworld4802]

it went well for Mom until she stated Rachael has LOST friends for being anti-racist (in 2020). That tells you what kind of circle she has been in. And who she has been friends with. I feel sorry that a 24-year old woman got pushed in the forefront of a quest for a much needed new History curriculum in the US. But she has been part of it. Maybe completely unknowingly, but in that case, she is way too under-educated for Matt anyway.

[@4elizabeth]

This is literally all so effing ridiculous. It’s like commentary on every detail; putting people under a microscope. Sometimes IT IS JUST WHAT IS and people don’t mean anything behind it. There’s NO MOTIVE. LORD!!!!!!! I’m Native American and I’m not offended by her wearing an Indian costume. It was for FUN. To be cute ! Ugh. Over this whole thing and over people putting others under a microscope. And Dave, you keep saying “oh we will know who she is by the future and what she’s doing”. So are you going to be like following her all the days of her life and reporting on her? Is she supposed to BECOME BLACK just to prove her blackness !? Like What is she supposed to do to prove to YOU (like really who are you?) that she’s “un-raced” herself ? Like why do all these people who she “offended” matter to her in her life ?? Are they apart of her every day? No. They are not. “Move on folks.”

[@kakykall]

Yeah, I wanted entertainment, instead I've witnessed bullying, shaming, humiliation, hatefulness ... then you'll have your name blasted across America without anyone ever having a conversation with you first. RL thrives on attention. Oh yeah, white people are now White Supremacist...hmm the Hypocrisy. I didn't come for the politics either, I can turn on the news for that.

[@karow506]

Thank you for being objective in this situation! All the bachelor fan channels I watch on YT are just repeating the same things and do not share any original thoughts! Subscribed !!

[@ruthiebenjamin1744]

This is pretty disgusting to cancel someone for these things. This has changed rapidly in the past few years. We're talking about flags, dresses and costumes. I'm 73 - I've evolved - we're all evolving, hopefully. If she was racist she wouldn't have been on his show. She's technically a POC herself. Get a grip, kids, and grow some insight. Ridiculous - something to gossip about, I guess.

[@nicolehernandez11]

I’m new here and I Stan.✨

[@DaveNealComedian]

Welcome Nicole! We appreciate you here ;)

[@whitediamond5230]

BROTHERS love women like Rachael so she is straight in the BROTHERS department. He will pick her and find out how she really is so the mother can back off.

[@meghanwebster4626]

Bc of looks 🥴

[@katherinemp4344]

Rachael has already apologized and time will tell if it was genuine or not. What I have a huge problem with is that even after an apology some people are not letting it go and that is on them and their own issues. It seems that no matter what is said in an apology or done in the future as Chris H it is still not enough.

[@lordreyna6924]

actions speak louder than words.

[@hanabae_]

It’s not your place... sit this one out Karen!

[@Shayne_T]

@@hanabae_ do you know of she's black or not?

[@hanabae_]

@@Shayne_T you too sit this one out!

[@ElizabethCxo]

I am so sure that if Matt discontinued their relationship, it was because she would not be the person for him in the long run. The deep truth eventually is seen/heard/felt/confirmed ,,,,,they are young and will find love 💕

[@DaveNealComedian]

ya itll be interesting to hear these convos when they come out

[@beatrice2236]

@@DaveNealComedian I am not convinced they are broken up or will stay that way. Maybe while watching his season back Matt had some revealations

[@ElizabethCxo]

@@DaveNealComedian I look forward to knowing. Thank you for staying on top of bachelor/bachelorette world. I need not search anymore , Dave has me covered 👍👌 Love your humor and how you stay kinda neutral on some topics and straight forward on other topics !!! So happy your channel is growing and hopefully your passion (stand up) will pick up as well. I watched the video 🤣 and could not stop laughing !! May you have a wonderful last evening at your pad🥳🎶💃