Emmanuel Acho Questions Rachael's Actions | The Bachelor

Emmanuel Acho addresses the elephant in the room, Rachael's antebellum photo controversy. Rachael opens up and reveals what really happened and the impact it's had on her life.
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[@hyylo3351]

Honestly feel Matt broke up with Rachel to appease the audiences. Thats how it comes off at least.

[@tiffaniwatson619]

You are correct. He clearly wanted to be with her (which is sad).

[@asimplepie2279]

Welcome to the cancel culture world

[@treyking1432]

You just now figuring that out??? 🤦🏾‍♂️ Lol

[@ang2412]

I agree

[@Klyon7o]

@@tiffaniwatson619 No I'm pretty sure he is being very cautious for himself and his family.

[@claudialee4987]

I think Acho asked spot on, direct questions

[@elizabethrosenielsen2953]

I was sceptical but I think he would make a great host permanently if Chris Harrison doesn't return.

[@melanatedqueen]

Yeah he hit it straight. No playing around.

[@jordyn-danner5441]

@Winning 2021 There is no ignorance!! Y’all know that this is just making racism worse and ruining her life!! Get a grip!

[@jordanpieth3420]

Standard woke crowd showing up for this party ...unreal 🤣

[@robbiewhitten9047]

@@jordyn-danner5441 who does he get down on one knee to ask to be his wife\

[@CA2SD]

I'm not a fan of hers but I do believe her explanation. We can dig up everyone's past and find something to question about. I do blame the casting crew for their lack of doing a background search. Emmanuel addressed it this well and seriously.

[@datsapaddlin4228]

Not mine. I ain’t ignorant. Speak for yourself

[@hopelovegood8131]

@@datsapaddlin4228 okay most. LMBOO. Even Taylor Nolan had a past where she basically blasted multiple groups

[@zandersmiranda9256]

Okay, Mr. Perfectionist we live in a society where one ignorant mistake is defined for the rest of your life.

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

She doesn’t owe anybody an “;explanation” she did nothing wrong

[@MelindaHenderson]

@@thebookwaswaybetter2827 YES SHE DID.

[@Boahemaa]

The other host didn't have the range for this discussion.

[@lucbordage7291]

Brutal host. Keep him away from this franchise. The bachelorettes should get a female host if Mr. Harrison isn't around.

[@taseannafitzgerald5091]

@@lucbordage7291 pleaseeeee get out the comments .....your reaching and you know it.

[@lucbordage7291]

@@taseannafitzgerald5091 Just a huge fan of the franchise having fun. They really need a BIP2021 (better success rate).

[@ghgirl4082]

@@lucbordage7291 They got two females to host the bachelorette while Chris Harrison is taking time off they picked Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe.

[@lucbordage7291]

@@ghgirl4082 Katie can really get some good advice from these two women. Both of them made errors in judgement on their past seasons but both are happy these days (good for them).

[@SneppWreck22]

Emmanuel asked the right questions and was very informative to the audience!! Thanks for educating people on how racially insensitive her actions were and how horrific antebellum parties are!!!

[@shrutik9673]

Man he's GOOD

[@joshuasmith4230]

What can she do to re-educate herself?

[@gailnightowl0423]

Eye roll.

[@sarahwilliamson9259]

I’ve loved his KZbin videos for a long time and I knew as soon as I heard he would be doing this that they couldn’t have picked a better person for this conversation!

[@gailnightowl0423]

@@joshuasmith4230 Re-educate herself, ya gotta be kidding.... She didn't do anything wrong, good grief. You all need to STOP with the racism card.

[@johnchurchill1909]

I see they gave Emmanuel Chris’s suit. 😂

[@Angela-mc3nq]

He wanted to showcase his muscles lol

[@Rachellk]

You know what 🤣🤣🤣

[@realinsurancegal]

Bruh! If he even thought about flexing, that suit would have exploded. 🤣

[@tracycustis864]

LOL

[@vannesaw5685]

Yes, it's very snug

[@giftkadaluka5498]

History should be remembered..not all history should be celebrated...right on point.

[@nessazion1062]

YES

[@Mr.MF42]

She looks skinnier then when she was on the show. Must be stressed fr

[@Georgiepourgy]

I thought I was the only one who noticed!

[@ydouactsogay09]

Yeah it looks like she also has a rash on her shoulder

[@chevon1920]

Yeah, that’s what I said, her face looks slimmer

[@kakasalam4971]

I feel sorry for Matt ‘cause he loves Rachel and they are a perfect match it’s sad how what happened to our parents impact our lives . So parents learn how this couple is suffering while loving each other because of UR decisions

[@brittanylundrigan783]

Apparently she is not doing well from the bulling death threat she's very depressed listen to a podcast family member on fee for her she was blindsided by matt i beleave her especially after hearing he would not give Michelle 2 minutes

[@kickinbackwithKeira]

I’m glad she is holding herself accountable and she is not blaming anyone but herself

[@fredtello]

this whole thing is ridiculous they act like she was there with whips and chains cracking whips

[@kwanleishastevenson2222]

Now thats good tv

[@kickinbackwithKeira]

@@fredtello yeah I do think everyone overreacted. She was getting called horrible things that she did not deserve to be called. What she did displayed obvious ignorance on her part. She should be held accountable but not to the point where she is getting attacked

[@gailnightowl0423]

She didn't do anything wrong...🙄

[@SMILEY-cy7eh]

@@gailnightowl0423 I don’t rlly know about that I feel like that’s a over exaggeration to the point where it’s a lie.

[@chronicstar]

Just goes to show you, your past actions are carried into the present. I don't think she was intentionally trying to hurt people but her ignorance costed her true love.

[@dianemccloud5990]

@ Valrie E, I agree, I just don't know why, her parents didn't educate her on what a antebellum party was/represents....smh....

[@karenalara212]

@@dianemccloud5990 maybe, her parents didn’t know. I had to look it up. I don’t think her actions were intentional.

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

Na...shell find someone who is more forgiving. Hes a coward...

[@oniowa30]

Matt abandoned Rachel as soon as it got tough. This man is a loser and would make a terrible husband.

[@keanubelle1157]

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv Exactly. Dude is weak.

[@gabrielaf6384]

He was polite and asked the questions without being rude to her! I love how Rachael was brutally honest and has learn from her mistakes!

[@thenorthman515]

Woke army!

[@sharonsandstrom8075]

PS...I was never crazy about Rachel and wondered what Matt saw in her. Her demeanor appeared phony to me. I was hoping he would pic Michelle! She was more genuine.

[@normasingh1737]

I think the host felt Rachael kirkconnell pain that matt.

[@johnconnor4749]

@@thenorthman515 Maga army

[@johnconnor4749]

@@thenorthman515 CRY MAGA

[@Greeneggsnblam]

She’s breaking out in hives from the stress

[@jeffmiller5353]

I saw that too. It’s obvious how stressed out and nervous she was. I hope she can find peace and the world can forgive her of this

[@lucbordage7291]

She looks stressed and Matt looked depressive.

[@lucbordage7291]

@@RH-kp6ce She was alone, verbally attacked, unable to defend herself. Women suffer enough in this society. Brutal host. Keep him away from this franchise. Rachel is terrific!

[@lucbordage7291]

@@RH-kp6ce Love the Hannah' s (Brown, Godwin & Sluss). HBrown terrific girl with a cast of Players/Deceivers on her season.

[@360JAZZY]

@@lucbordage7291 um who was verbally attacked?? I only saw a grown woman deflecting the answers to the questions, questions that had to be asked because she made a decision back in 2018 that lead to this

[@KyoBoy18]

He ended the relationship over the phone, jeeeez, further proof he never cared about this poor woman

[@876me7]

Uhm she's not a victim! He did not owe her an in-person conversation what are you talking about?

[@Richard-lh3te]

Poor woman? She’s not a victim

[@hopelovegood8131]

@@876me7 she's not the victim. However, if you really loved her he would have done it face to face instead of over the phone. Over the phone seems cowardly.

[@RocketMyDog1]

At least he didn’t go all OJ on her.

[@the4cqueen148]

Poor woman? Are you kidding?!?!

[@stephlyndsey3932]

Great host but Rachel dodged a bullet. Matt wasn't ready for marriage and strung her and all the other women on. Then used the antebellum pictures as a cop out to break up. He should've worked WITH Rachel to move past this. Childish man!

[@SoulfulSeeker-OneSoul]

Honestly I felt similar. That his heart wasn't in it.

[@juliannatrure]

AMEN

[@MJMonroe]

Absolutely true.

[@daniellap8939]

Yes if he actually loved her and planned on making her the father of his children then he would have worked through it with her.

[@johnchurchill1909]

💯

[@Piscoandmartinis]

This host is on fire! I already like him more than clueless fury...

[@siwem.5277]

Clueless Fury🤣🤣🤣 good one

[@jordyn-danner5441]

He is HORRIBLE!!!

[@iron_lion940]

he had good questions, his vocal delivery needs to be less stiff and robotic though

[@cmalol]

@@jordyn-danner5441 blah blah blah shut up Karen

[@jordyn-danner5441]

@@cmalol Have a good day! 😀

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

I do think she needs to be called out for her past behavior, without question. But I think there also needs to be forgiveness and opportunity for her to learn and know better. People can change if they want to, but only if they want to.

[@ilykepink]

You don’t get to tell others when or if they should offer a hand of forgiveness to someone ...

[@gailnightowl0423]

I don't. Enough with the racism card.

[@robbiewhitten9047]

who does matt choose to be in his wife

[@robbiewhitten9047]

@@ilykepink did he pick any woman in the end/.

[@SMILEY-cy7eh]

@@robbiewhitten9047 he ended picking Rachel even if he didn’t marry her but they already broke up because of the whole thing

[@shmooboogieharper748]

Have to give it to her regardless of if she’s genuine or not she does say all the right things

[@hopelovegood8131]

@Leo Ck "cave babble" what does that mean?

[@AnnLeiSoCal]

Oh, I'm sure she's been coached after the Chris Harris debacle.

[@jordyn-danner5441]

This is ruining her life!!!!

[@aduniubaka5563]

Not really she didn't fool nobody lol

[@shmooboogieharper748]

@@aduniubaka5563 I Think you’re missing the whole point of my comment I said regardless if she came off as genuine or not meaning regardless if people believe her or not technically she said all the right things because she did like she was reading off a script.

[@funchik93]

Emanuel needs to host these reunion shows. He does an amazing job at it.

[@nickc3856]

False.

[@johnconnor4749]

@@nickc3856 cry

[@johnconnor4749]

@Eman Egnarts stay mad 🤣

[@johnconnor4749]

@Eman Egnarts poor thing

[@chrisp9664]

Are you dumb?

[@bkopgamer]

I actually loved it when Emmanuel Acho asked direct questions to Rachael.

[@EricSmith-jo1lt]

@Eman Egnarts Yepp he sure did. Lol, what a bunch a snow flakes you ppl are!!! Smh

[@EricSmith-jo1lt]

@Eman Egnarts Yet I'm not the one complaining about someone who's just doing his job. lol

[@johnconnor4749]

@Eman Egnarts says the snowflake

[@lmitchell477]

She didn't want to blame her upbringing..but we know where it all began

[@testtest8798]

She did nothing wrong, the left has fallen into extreme prejudice now, this is absurd

[@angelictapestry9230]

A Man who cannot forgive is not husband (or father)material....or worthy of Rachel's reverence or affections.. .he has to work on himself too.

[@AlmondJoie]

Forgiveness is one thing, but _reconciliation_ is a whole different matter. Sometimes reconciliation is neither possible nor healthy.

[@angelictapestry9230]

Yes that's true

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Matt's a coward and an appeaser. He didn't care about Rachel. He decided to appease the "cancel" crowd and the current social forces and tearfully play the "I'm so hurt and a victim role". LOL He doesn't give a damn about her party photo. He just cowered and decided to dump her, so he can still be loved by the (actual) racists currently in power.

[@queenpluto5755]

Worthy? You must have a confederate flag bumper sticker on your Ford F-150

[@abbygriffin9105]

@@queenpluto5755 Are you seriously getting butthurt over the use of the word "worthy?"

[@Naisy77]

Emmanuel really came to slay

[@lucbordage7291]

Agree. He was verbally abusing her. She is a great girl.

[@hopelovegood8131]

@@lucbordage7291 ummmmm. How was he verbally abusing her? LMBOOO

[@aya-_-3045]

@@lucbordage7291 I don’t think that’s what the op meant😂 He asked the actual important and direct questions that Chris Harrison never asks

[@astackzson8066]

@@aya-_-3045 what questions did he ask that we couldn’t have already assumed the answers to??

[@MayaState]

@@hopelovegood8131 He was acting like she was in the wrong for enjoying herself with friends. He was berating her.

[@assassssasa]

Emmanuel Acho has done a really great job hosting After the Final Rose

[@shrutik9673]

He slaying

[@patb2582]

He should permanently replace chris harrison

[@aya-_-3045]

I find him better than Chris Harrison. He gets right to the point and asks the actual important questions.

[@brianjerry9831]

For all those ripping my guy Emmanuel for his tight clothes:” you do realize this man is a former NFL linebacker, right? He has the cuts of a professional athlete. Thus, any custom tailor would have a difficult time cropping a suit for someone that naturally ripped.

[@genregurl]

Or, you know, size up. 🤷‍♀️

[@Angela-mc3nq]

He can have his suit costume made so they fit appropriately.

[@cko55]

Oh Pleeeeeze! He can have any tailor alter a suit to his size. That is ridiculous and the sleeves alone must have been so uncomfortable!

[@datsapaddlin6449]

@@cko55 bro let that man wear his clothes the way he wanna. It ain’t that serious

[@JaneDoe-ob3tq]

He needs a bigger suit.

[@mariaetternavn5549]

I have to give props to Mr Acho for asking really good questions. And although what Miss Kirkconnel did was incredibly disappointing and ignorant and not okay, I am happy she is taking time to learn and educate herself and encouraging others to do the same. Bottom line I am happy this conversation was aired and let's hope for more future conversations like this on and off the show.

[@kwanleishastevenson2222]

Lets hope for a show and not a farse about mythical racisim. I bet you were crying after you found out she went to a party 3 years ago

[@jdspunkd]

You are part of the problem.

[@mariaetternavn5549]

@@jdspunkd May I ask how you think I am a part of the problem?

[@editname8364]

@@mariaetternavn5549 i think they were replying to the person above them

[@EricSmith-jo1lt]

@@kwanleishastevenson2222 You can't POSSIBLY sit there and tell me racism is a myth!!! ESPECIALLY not since the past decade, since Trevon Martin!!!

[@tessmiranda6856]

I can feel the sadness in her heart that he lose the person she loves in this stage. And healing is will take awhile but once you were healed . You will be matured enough to understand why this happen . To learn from it . God sees your heart inside and out. And there is a right guy for you that will swift your feet in the future. God bless you Rachel.

[@melizaandres6559]

Well said❤

[@briannahamilton9426]

Please. Ain’t no sadness. She’s pathetic.

[@MACV922]

I didn’t feel anything from her! I still think she doesn’t get it really!

[@laisanibale2154]

Tess Miranda...well said.

[@cwemba52]

She is sad because she is exposed. Just say you relate to her racists past and move on

[@whitney1559]

Reading these comments. Nobody was this distracted by Chris Harrison when he was the host. 👀 Y’alls need to take your eyes off of Emmanuel and focus on the matter at hand. 😂

[@dianadambrosio1]

This is why I made sure that I said “ I miss Chris. “ Just recognizing all of the effort on all parties that’s all.

[@colinescue9453]

@John Stone y’all will really go to crazy lengths to try to shame someone for being a shining beacon in divisive times. Also, most jackets are tight on former NFL players

[@hopelovegood8131]

@@colinescue9453 what do you mean try to shame someone? LMBOOO. We're just saying it's a bit tight, besides that, I think he did well. I don't know why you're trying to make this deeper than it is.

[@colinescue9453]

@@hopelovegood8131 I don’t necessarily think that calling someone’s appearance ridiculous and making fun of their clothes is dignifying, just trying to stall the spread of negativity 👍

[@mikaelaisraelsson119]

@John Stone Plz, he's literally gorgeous. You wish you looked like that.

[@NDchurchgirl]

I think Matt is childish and not mature enough for true commitment. I support the break up, but he should have handled it better for someone he claimed to love.

[@trinitytran5759]

i le

[@agnieszkapechan7333]

Why you support the break up then?

[@toneswisdom168]

DAMN they actually broke up.. Crazy but Emmanuel is the GOAT

[@edipietro18]

@John Stone cuz people can still appreciate character no matter what clothes they wear 😂

[@thenorthman515]

All bachelors break up.

[@jennahummell1697]

He is a coward for calling her to breakup with her he should have heard her side

[@rsing3325]

She loves him. But he worry for her going through life with people who will refuse to forgive her. He is right . Look at some of the comments.. we have to have a forgiving heart.

[@JoMama123451234]

I can pretty much guarantee that the only reason he broke up with her is because of the backlash hed receive from the woke police if he stayed with her.

[@umapuma]

@@rsing3325 doesn't sound like love from his part, does it? Who would he be in relationship with, her or all of the viewers?? What was the goal here, to find love of a woman or of viewers? To mee it seems like the latter

[@mishy460]

She dodged a person who was not committal to begin with...I wish her all the best and I hope the Bachelor franchise get men who are actually serious about marriage and finding the one because Matt was not ready at all and it obvious he came on the show for clout and social media followers

[@daniellap8939]

Exactly. It's very obvious. Especially because he could easily go back to her after everything that has happened. She didn't mean to do it that much is clear. He wants to be a bachelor famous playboy

[@daniellap8939]

He could easily do the work with her but is choosing not to cuz he is non committal

[@angies9843]

Yes I agree with you. This Matt guy just wanted some publicity! The worst bachelor ever! 🤮

[@nunook5522]

@@daniellap8939 Why? It's not his responsibility. This is what happens when everyone in your community is mostly one complexion.

[@ghgirl4082]

The other girls the ones who were eliminated or quit an engagement was a dealbreaker for them.

[@mochazoe8529]

I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@bkopgamer]

Same here. This is the part that I have been waiting for as well.

[@remiolanipekun5628]

Sameee

[@theartofmai281]

TURN IT UP

[@MultiAmanda73]

turn it up!!!

[@poukata11]

😃😃

[@annenominous7220]

EO is amazing... I wish they would give the show to him, but I doubt he would take it. His level headedness and ability to get past the WOKE HAMMER was refreshing.

[@jacc5844]

This show is trash, EO is deserving of a better gig

[@rustynail914]

Woke hammer? This garbage is the definition of woke.

[@dizzy5160]

I like the new host but damn why is everyone wearing turtlenecks season 16 I swear 🤣🤣

[@brendatorres8243]

Haha I know right even in Tayshia’s season Brendan 😍😍

[@GabbyTeAma]

Emmanuel Acho handled this interview so gracefully. Can’t wait to see his career take off!

[@samuelbamiteko9519]

@Eman Egnarts bro shut up

[@NDchurchgirl]

I already like the new host. He is great.

[@thequeen3834]

& he’s chocolate 🍫

[@aya-_-3045]

Same

[@christopherfinnie6954]

Boo!! Subtlety self-righteous.

[@Theheadbadgirl]

@Eman Egnarts bullying? Or trying to get to the truth. Let’s be careful how we label. If this were to be Chris Harrison asking her the same question would you say he’s bullying her. Your saying because he’s African American.

[@christopherfinnie6954]

@Eman Egnarts Wrong, Nicole. It would have been the same, regardless of color. Eman, you are right. He totally bullied her.

[@briannadaylon90]

I TRULY believe she is sorry.

[@tertalksevents2day]

I truly believe she has absolutely nothing to be sorry for. If she weren’t on the Bachelor this would have never even been a topic of discussion

[@MayaState]

She was given an ultimatum.

[@briannadaylon90]

@@tertalksevents2day she definitely should be apologetic. If she weren't on the bachelor this wouldn't be a conversation, however she was on the bachelor and it is a conversation. Regardless, she apologized and her apology should be excepted as she continues to educate herself.

[@briannadaylon90]

@Eman Egnarts yes she does

[@roseofsharon3240]

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails... you can do better Rachel. I pray that you will get someone that will love you unconditionally like you deserve.That was so sad to see you like that God Bless you🙏✝️🌷

[@melizaandres6559]

❤

[@mariothomas2822]

Didn’t look like Rachel was loving anybody African American in those photos

[@Mel-zv1gf]

Thank you for this kind message. All of the women on this season can do better. He obviously has commitment issues. At the first sign of trouble in their relationship, he abandoned her. You do not do that to people you love. If he truly loved her, he would have taken the time to work through this. She is not irredeemable. This is a good opportunity for growth, and he chose not to be a part of that.

[@AlmondJoie]

@@Mel-zv1gf Right, and he also refused to give Michelle two minutes to speak her peace after he blindsided her on the show. My heart goes out to Michelle and I truly hope she meets her person on her season as the Bachelorette. Congrats Michelle!🎉🎉🎉

[@lucbordage7291]

Long live Rachel! She is terrific.

[@tyrabullock9165]

Emmanuel was fantastic asking the questions we really want to know.

[@tyrabullock9165]

@Eman Egnarts .....okay sir.

[@KevinMoore5q]

I think my comment was deleted. I don’t believe Matt was ready for a relationship, he was looking for a reason to run. I don’t believe he could take the time and help Rachel heal. He had too many incredible woman and still couldn’t makeup his mind.

[@nunook5522]

@Kevin Moore. Do you know how exhausting it is teaching someone something they should already know??

[@KevinMoore5q]

True, but we don't know what dirt Matt has from his past relationships.

[@nunook5522]

@@KevinMoore5q I'm sure someone did some digging and came up empty.

[@KevinMoore5q]

@@nunook5522 I didn't do any digging on Matt. But he said he's not perfect we all make mistakes and have bad judgment.

[@savannahjohnson4079]

I agree with this, and if he truly really loved her, he would help her, grow with her, teach her. not just leave.

[@blinanada7263]

She still loves him. God bless her. People make mistakes. The fact that he could not forgive her for it, means he never truly loved her. Love is forgiving. You could have still grown from this together.

[@candacemoore2073]

He can forgive her without being with her. Forgiveness does not equal reconciliation.

[@richardbrown4608]

this guy was not ready for a commitment after he talked to his mom and bro we was looking for a way out couldn't talk to Michelle after being so cold to her in her hotel room. we should all understand when your young your not perfect can you make mistakes yes can you forgive you should matt was not ready he needs help

[@treyking1432]

Matt was ready, the controversy forced them to separate.

[@treyking1432]

Matt was ready, the controversy forced them to separate.

[@calaragazza3556]

Matt is almost 30 years old, he’s not that young.

[@yhtato]

@@treyking1432 he was not ready to commit

[@Jquitta]

Exactly

[@daniellap8939]

He could easily do the work with her but is choosing not to cuz he is non committal and there for clout.

[@terrestaharper]

Right

[@treyking1432]

Na, he knows Blk Women and the Cancel Culture would come after him lol he ain't ready for that.

[@loveicecream9947]

He isn’t responsible for her

[@tieshaabailey]

...or he just didn't want to be with someone who has that type of past. Seems pretty simple to me. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@daniellap8939]

@@loveicecream9947 I never said he was.

[@treyking1432]

That man was damned if he did damned if he didn't. If he stayed with her people would crucify him for being with her (especially Blk Women), and if he left people would crucify him for "not loving her".

[@divinequeen000]

I’m just here for the comments lol

[@interesante80]

Certainly want to honor and respect feelings from all parties, we don't walk in those shoes. But, his actions do seem to reiterate his fear or inability to commit. Based on how he described the value of commitment and his faith, I would have expected to see a little more grace and loyalty here.

[@Tee1312Jay]

She is better off, she will find someone who truly loves her

[@ailujd]

I agree. Regardless of this outcome, I don't think Matt knows what he wants at the moment. He seems quite confused as to what love is and what a relationship should be. Not to be mean here, but I think his mum has him stuck in a mindset that's all about the downfall of her relationship with his dad.

[@rogue_ingenuity]

@@ailujd this I agree with completely. He needs to free himself from the experiences he’s been conditioned to. It might be a painful, unfamiliar, and uncomfortable process but it is required if he wishes to see that change within himself so he doesn’t become like his father as he said he was fearful of.

[@daniellap8939]

Exactly

[@ps3301]

That is why most people wouldn't bother having an interracial relationship because there is another level of potential complication due to racial comments. Love is already too hard to find without this conflict.

[@BombshElle_7]

I never thought of it like that. But you don't think that's pessimistic?

[@jackielane9273]

1000% It's so counterintuitive as well bc the two who are in love obviously don't see color.... But to others, you have to try and somehow explain or "defend" your love

[@sarahjay5484]

Facts! It could be the person or their family. Not risking it.

[@VMohdude-]

Most people wouldn’t mind being in an interracial relationship actually. Don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@solange798]

He did a fantastic job and he was rightfully fit for this discussion

[@joyouscasa609]

I saw your sincerity Rachel 💖 ...... pray and stay strong

[@juliataylor1829]

She never answered the questions directly, she just kept saying she knows it was wrong and she’s working to do better but could never actually answer in regards to what was asked.. which leads me to believe she is only saying all of this because she was caught. When you grow up in that life style (and yes her up bringing definitely played a part in this) you are conditioned to not see anything wrong with it and you assume it’s okay, which is likely the case for her, and her admitting she never laid awake at night thinking about what might happen if Matt saw the pictures just proves she didn’t understand the severity of what she did. And Because of that and her being so naive to it all her whole life I doubt her mindset would change so quickly and although she may be reading things and listening to things to educate herself; when you lived one way for so long it won’t change overnight if it even changes at all.

[@kenziekimes]

If she was being racially ignorant she clearly didn’t know what she did was wrong in the past therefore she wasn’t worried about it coming forward. Now it probably keeps her up at night because she knows what she did was wrong and is now going to be shamed for it for years

[@Tee1312Jay]

She is guilty of being racially ignorant, that's all. She wasn't hiding anything.

[@Tee1312Jay]

@@kenziekimes 👍

[@juliataylor1829]

@@kenziekimes she was either lying and she knew it was wrong. Or she lied and it was her upbringing that made her racially ignorant. There is no way her parents didn’t know about those parties and what they stood for so they either raised her in that environment and to think it was ok and she won’t admit it, or she was well aware of what it meant from the start but doesn’t want to look worse on national TV. Idk about you but I wouldn’t dress up and go to a party like that without having some concept of what it stood for, so I don’t believe that she went into it completely blind.

[@kenziekimes]

@@juliataylor1829 personally i didn’t even know what that party she did even was or represented either until her photos surfaced and I realized what they meant. I don’t necessarily think that was my upbringing, just unaware. But now I am aware. Idk i genuinely think people can be racially ignorant and not know what certain things mean or meant until later on.

[@savannahjohnson4079]

And i find it unfair how rachael’s past was dug up, but what about everyone else’s? are they are just perfect?

[@SimplyaLady92]

You must be young. This isn't a matter of fair or unfair. She was caught. She was wrong. And she's being help accountable.

[@savannahjohnson4079]

@@SimplyaLady92 Associating someone having a different opinion than you as being “young” isn’t fair... it doesn’t matter my age, my opinion can differ no matter my age. I realize it is not about fair and unfair, but all I was saying was that if every single girl on that show had their past dug up, lots of things would come out. Simply saying no ones perfect. And I am 23.

[@VMohdude-]

@@savannahjohnson4079 well she was the winner of this season so people paid more attention to her. If she was eliminated early on, then I don’t think it would have mattered as much.

[@SteveT.]

But lets be realistic if we didnt know where the photo was taken and didnt know the context of the photo lets be real the picture is 3 girls smiling in dresses

[@PhyferRage]

But we do know. That’s the problem. Ignorance is bliss right?

[@SteveT.]

@@PhyferRage Karen thats not what im saying im not saying what she did was correct either whats I said was true or false if we didn’t know, the picture shows 3 girls in dresses

[@shrutik9673]

@@SteveT. sure but context matters and we know the context here

[@SteveT.]

@@shrutik9673 see this is the problem with cancel culture im not saying You’re wrong im not says shes right im not siding with her im not saying what she did was right im saying “IF” am i crazy for stating the obvious but no theres always cancel culture police ready to blow everything out of proportion

[@iseerightthrucapandbullcra1134]

There was more on her than this photo

[@ashleyaustin6531]

How do you participate in something and have no idea what it stands for.? Someone has told her what an antebellum party was I ain't buying.

[@Salma-yo6ns]

Exactly. She didn’t go “what kinda party is that” she just happened to know the appropriate dress code randomly 👀

[@catalina9844]

IMO another big issue is that the franchise knew this was in her past and booked her as a contestant ANYWAY. Was this to cause issues for Matt? Bc that’s the real intentional, malicious, racism I see.

[@mikelisak1]

Thanks Emmanuel for filling in as host. Unfortunately nothing can replace Chris Harrison. We need to forgive Chris and accept his apology. Chris needs to return as the host of the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. This show will never be the same without him. Chris has the energy, passion and love for this show that no other host can pull off!

[@Allen.Fepuleai]

I hear you. I don’t watch the show but I don’t like seeing people get cancelled for a misstep.

[@latoyambetshu740]

Just my thoughts. I love Chris as the host and I cant imagine the show without him

[@wizzysloungetitaure]

Best moment in Bachelor season. Finally 2 people sitting having a civilized conversation. Well done Bachelor show. Well done Acho! This is needed to open people's eyes.

[@TinyDancerO]

The buttons on Emmanuel's ill-fitting suit look like they're one sneeze away from becoming bullets. lol

[@SheenaRea]

LMAO!!

[@GoldenRule7]

🤣

[@mmgpa2580]

Damn, Emmanuel deserves all the praise

[@testtest8798]

@Eman Egnarts Yeap, well said! THe left has absolutely lost the plot

[@SophiaOSullivan]

No doubt she should be held accountable for her actions and addressed that what she did was wrong. Although she did thing racially insensitive thing, this should not define who she is for the rest of her life! She was young and arrogant and selfish! This cancel culture of cutting people down is crazy. People make mistakes and that's why we are human. She is working towards improvement and holding herself accountable and that is the most important thing.

[@dezszatmari5932]

What a bunch of bull...photos, making a big deal about nothing. What a ridiculous time we live in.

[@punjabikahani2737]

Emmanuel did such amazing job ... he was like wow

[@tertalksevents2day]

Yeah let’s give him his proper props. The all new improved African American bachelor host!!

[@nickc3856]

Fact check: False

[@sunshinerainbows4627]

This is what Chris Harrison meant by saying "let her say her grace". There has been a noticeable growth of interracial couples over the last several years too. Southerners have the toughest road in all of this (they are in the environment and all the hot buttons seem to be there). When you are young you simply do things without thinking. Its not always a direct reflection on who you are. Hope she's ok.

[@candacemoore2073]

Her age had nothing to do with this. 18 is more than old enough to be racially aware.

[@didilv2187]

wow this one made me cry.. but in a way it is a good thing to feel the hurt bc it makes us all better people. i am sad bc i think they really would have made a happy couple. but this break up will help the next generation to be better people , to understand and empathize with each other better .

[@cookingwithkratos]

4:03 that sir was her whole entire plan. She laid awake every night anxiously waiting for this moment. She will have her own show soon

[@deeeeeeezzzzaaaa]

I never felt Matt was into any of the women, maybe with Serena P but honsetly no one else. Why did he even come, it didn't feel like he was truly serious about finding love. He cared more about the fall out with his Dad.

[@taleishasneed177]

I think once sarah left apart of him left too tbh

[@erikajohnson7754]

Not even Serena P

[@champicagunasekera453]

I am very proud of you Rachael, you talked very sensible way. This is very hard to balance your emotions as you were really in love with him, but he was not and you were in national media. So be happy. He was just acting in the show without any feelings, it was very artificial. You conversed very well with Emmanuel and explained about it. Credit should go to your parents as they have brought you up very well. I wish you the best out of best in your life. Have right choices when you choose your better half. Love you.

[@teresaelizabethdurham8776]

She sounds really sad

[@gobgoerrsarah]

She lost a ton of weight too /:

[@juliannatrure]

Well she got ripped infront of national television because of something she ignorantly did years ago, and I dont even find it FAIR because no ones perfect

[@baddie414]

@@juliannatrure it didn't happen a decade ago. It happened in 2018. She knew what she was doing. If it happened 2013, it's different then

[@luv2467]

@@baddie414 what’s your sin??

[@baddie414]

@@luv2467 i never sinned. I'm actually a good person and not ignorant. Are you mad that I'm not excusing racism?😂

[@GK-bw4jx]

Please please don't bring her to paradise, please please

[@SoulfulSeeker-OneSoul]

I'm pretty sure to that won't happen.

[@whitneyrivera8169]

Yes please don't. She doesn't deserve to be torn down even further. She needs to heal and stay away from the corruption of this show.

[@JC-ok7qd]

So glad Emmanuel Acho is at the helm. The reason is rating dropping like a rock and with him as host The Bach should be canceled soon enough.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

😂😂😂

[@ikrazi83]

I think everybody's gotta walk in each others shoes to truly understand. Stereotypes are bad. People get hurt. It's normal for people to not understand something they havent been exposed to. Ignorance hurts it's true. But I think what counts in the end is whether a person's actions were intentional or not. You see people taking selfies at different places that have a sad history. Whatever history that may be. It's done all the time even at places linked to wars etc. I really think people will always unintentionally hurt people.

[@n26061983]

This is really smart to dumb people. GTFOH.

[@ikrazi83]

@@n26061983 ok so yes I'm not the smartest...but can you elaborate?

[@Shewas-kathybates]

@@n26061983 Why are you being so disrespectful? Relax

[@cecesvids4897]

@@ikrazi83 don’t listen to the troll. they’re just projecting their own insecurities on you. i understood what you were saying, and i’m glad i read your comment!

[@keishapuryear8180]

I agree. But lack of intention doesn't reduce the hurt.

[@jaylashay9276]

I think she deserves forgiveness.. she actually seems truly remorseful and I don’t think evil intent was there

[@candacemoore2073]

She doesn’t deserve anything. Forgiveness is earned not given.

[@kykicole3314]

Emmanuel looks like Terry Crews

[@jackielane9273]

Great job Emmanuel. I'm sad for both Matt and Rachael if they truly felt that they saw a future spouse in each other.... It's gotten easy to dismiss people for being on these shows for "other reasons" -- but in this case, I don't think we should be so dismissive of, or trivialize things like interracial relationships or a person who grew up with an absent parent. (Physically or emotionally) Those are sensitive issues, and there is vulnerability in sharing that with a national audience..... I feel that Rachael is remorseful about her racial insensitivity. I only hope that IF Matt truly fell in love with her, that this was NOT the last time they will speak. Both of you need to reflect and pray on it, you have gone through a BEYOND heavy issue very publicly. True love can survive great pain. In fact -- some of our greatest pain in this life can be healed with unconditional love, kindness, understanding and honest communication. ❤❤

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Unconditional love is for babies only. Literal babies.

[@keishapuryear8180]

I love your comment!! It acknowledges the severity of the hurt on both sides with grace and understanding that they deserve to process it healthily

[@SunniDae333]

Emmanuel is everything

[@nickc3856]

Everything wrong with this show now

[@KadeemG61]

I hope The Bachelorette should make some new ground rules regarding it’s diversity issues between racism, stereotypes, and other problems after what happened during the Chris Harrison issue.

[@keishapuryear8180]

They learned nothing from Rachel Lindsey's season

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Virtue - signaled. Good girl. Now, go to bed.

[@Great.Gospel]

Something doesn't add up. A man of faith without the grace to forgive the woman he loves? Surely he remembers the grace he's received and should be well aware of how much the appreciation for that undeserved forgiveness can transform a person.

[@candacemoore2073]

I guarantee you whatever “grace” he’s received was not for something of this magnitude. Rachel’s actions described perfectly just how ignorant she truly is. She needs to educate herself and do better. That is simply something she will have to do alone.

[@nessazion1062]

You can forgive someone and not want to be with them.

[@Dreamin995]

This is Mao’s Struggle Sessions come to the shores of America. Have courage!

[@testtest8798]

This is downright insane, she never hurt anyone, people are choosing to be offended over something that does not hurt anyone....she went to a party...

[@jasminerenee3257]

She was in a Sorority and didn’t know what she was celebrating.... LIES

[@ena1997eh]

History is not meant to be repeated

[@stan140574]

We are going to judge someone for something that happens in 3 year

[@candacemoore2073]

Not judging. Simply calling out and holding accountable.

[@emilyc5625]

Good thing Instagram wasn’t around when I was 23 lol . Chit will come back to haunt you . My friends would have to dig through soil to pull out evidence 🤫

[@sueshe5953]

I believe the photos were harmless.

[@kwanleishastevenson2222]

This was a hollywood teachable moment lol

[@khumomogami3020]

Me too and I believe that from the start

[@SheenaRea]

@@kwanleishastevenson2222 They had to make an "example" of her. Public shaming to make the whole woke community feel vindicated.

[@elanawilliams6148]

Great conversation!! Very handsome dude, but that jacket is screaming at the seams......lol

[@marinafireheart4566]

Prejudice is a willful commitment to ignorance is a made up definition. In the Webster dictionary Prejudice means intolerance or hatred of other races. Rachel going to a Pre Civil War party does not mean she was intolerant or had hatred toward African American people and she should not have to apologize for going to that party and wearing that time period dress with her friends in 2018. She should not be judged when she did nothing bad and I think she dodged a bullet with Matt not loving her enough to get over his insecurities of past events that never happened to him.

[@kalidevi26]

poor girl she is so nervous... like her skin is showing how nervous she is.. her voice.. her body language... my heart really goes out to her

[@paddycaldwell3112]

I had never heard the word antebellum n would never have know what it meant if I had

[@cliffordsmith428]

So glad that she and Matt found their way back to each other.

[@t_albino]

Yeah, we should cancel history. Like totes. Do it baby. Only NOW nothing before.

[@MJMonroe]

Forget Matt. A lot of men would “forgive” her and fly away with her. Enough already

[@mariothomas2822]

SMH more mad at Matt than her insensitive photos

[@daniellap8939]

@@mariothomas2822 same. Clearly just there for clout. Doubt he actually had real feelings for her.

[@AlmondJoie]

Maybe he'll pull a Petey and give Bri another try!😉

[@nanaamapaddy3407]

Matt don’t want her that’s what you need to understand, if he did he would so let fly away with those men you are talking about ain’t nobody stopping her ok she is free as a bird.

[@10lauren46]

This is exactly why you should watch what you post

[@Cosmichair911]

The final Kiss was a sign for me she didn’t really want to 🤷🏽‍♀️ see something ppl just want to win an get to the end . But some. wants love . Well he should’ve stuck with well nvm ...

[@saramaria-]

Every time Rachel prayed on the show, God was thinking, "Don't worry, child, I will blow this up and save your life." Matt would have left her regardless. I am genuinely scared for his future

[@samahj8567]

It’s her own fault she lost him. Matt not the problem.

[@saramaria-]

@@samahj8567 If he truly loved her, he would have stayed by her side. Life is tough, and love is hard work. I wish him the best therapy out there to heal from the wounds his father left 🙏💔 Commitment and abandonment issues take a long time to heal and his journey has just begun. May God bless 🙌🙏✨

[@keishapuryear8180]

Sara. Each person has experienced things in life that form our values, deal breakers, needs, and desires. We each have the right to try and find our person. We may even make a few bad choices before we find them. But we each get to decide whom we share our life with. Some of us because of our experiences require home to be a place of solace, free from the obstacles we face out in the world on a daily basis. Some of us want our children not to face the same issues we had to fight. That starts with finding someone who values your experiences and shares what you also find important. Matt deserves to honor himself and make a decision he can live with. He will forgive her, but they don't need to be married

[@joseaguirre1014]

The photos did not ruin her life. If that is true, all the young ladies at party ruined their lives. All ladies at previous parties with that theme ruined their lives. It is not so. Why is Rachael a target in this case?

[@VMohdude-]

Because she’s on the show, and was the winner?

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Matt “called” her?? That’s how he ended it?? 🤔

[@johnchurchill1909]

Pos chicken

[@hopelovegood8131]

😂😂😂😭! Honestlyyyy

[@ManPursueExcellence]

I can’t believe the woman that he has said that he sees being the mother of his children, the woman he wants to wake up to every morning, was blindsided with a break-up phone call.

[@erikajohnson7754]

Matt was just acting the whole time

[@Sheleia88]

she said she could give him a list of what she's doing to be better and then didn't tell him a single thing about what she's doing to be better 😂

[@psily007]

I love this host!!!

[@coraliecadet90]

Lets this be a lesson to anyone who wants to come on TV.. Comb through your social medias or has a matter of fact delete it because once you are famous the gloves are off and people will dig for anything esp the cancel culture people whoo chile

[@justinaacorn5721]

Simple advice that very few follow!😹

[@Angela-mc3nq]

Disappointed how things finished off. He should of chosen Michelle. She was my favorite.

[@angies9843]

He won’t commit! He will be like his father!

[@ghgirl4082]

I'm not defending her but I heard producers snoop through contestants social media accounts and she should have read the agreement at the casting call.

[@ubatool]

I've watched every season of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and probably every episode. Tonight will be the last one I ever watch.

[@kwanleishastevenson2222]

Show is a disgrace.

[@ilykepink]

Ok Karen

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

@@ilykepink Get lost, nihilist.