SOURCE SAYS BACHELOR PRODUCERS ARE SILENCING RACHAEL KIRKCONNELL FROM MAKING STATEMENT

[@DaveNealComedian]

RACHAEL KIRKCONNELL just released an apology statement, here's the video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWjOaYuAe5uBgq8

[@anythingcanhappen290]

Please comment on her alleged message to her cousin standing against the confederate flag.

[@pattyduke3079]

I'm wondering if Rachael K even knows what the word antebellum means, besides dressing up in hoop skirts. What history was she taught? Was it the correct history. If not she needs to learn, if she is going to date a Black man.

[@godlyvegan6688]

I feel like shes being stoned to death and i have mixed kids so I love All races but dont stone her to death she needs to be able to talk we are not Perfect or we would be walking on water Forgiveness and love what happened to that Love More love is Beautiful

[@godlyvegan6688]

Only God can judge people judging will be judged

[@godlyvegan6688]

Im all about Love We need to spread more love and Forgiveness

[@seassab1]

I'm baffled at how terribly ABC is handling this. You'd think they'd have a lawyer or PR team working on this, y'know?

[@amberbrown9438]

Right! I thought they do background checks on contestants.

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

@@amberbrown9438 I guess you are all perfect here...all the people commenting. And they need to look for people who are free from sin, completely virtuous, have no past worth mentioning...someone like G-d...? This whole discussion of Rachael is absurd, making people bow to the whims of others, intent on spoiling and ruining relationships. Mixing into peoples lives with their opinion, as if you knew them or what they think matters to you or your life. The craziness is beyond words. 2 forced apologies to appease bachelor nation fans and of course Rachel Lindsey...tbe mother of all things black that doesnt jive with her personal feelings.

[@ridaabbasi3154]

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv I think there can be a middle ground between being perfect and being anti racist/ally. No ones asking people to be perfect, they’re just asking people to treat people like humans aka equally. Additionally, when you decide to go on a tv show, post pictures or posts on social media where public can have access to them, you open yourself up to some amount of criticism. Reality stars make money out of making their lives public, the public that makes them and pays for their lifestyles also gets the right to critique said lifestyle specially for something so relevant like racism in today’s time

[@alyssaalfaro1868]

They do have a team a lawyers but I bet none of them are POCs. Shows like this needs more people of color in executive positions. It’s the same thing Rachel Lindsay has been saying this whole time.

[@TheBadbitch27]

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv you are not as smart as you think you are. Do you not find it weird that a contestant with racial insensitive background is chosen for the first black bachelor? How stupid could you be to cast someone like that especially when people view your show as racist based on the fact that it took for 20+ years to even get a black bachelor.

[@rejanegd]

So, now I have a question. If Rachael Lindsay has been on the bachelorette she would know this language on the contract, and she’s very involved with the franchise. Then WHY in the world she was upset about Rachael K not speaking out??? WHY was she asking Chris about it?? Was not Rachael L stirring up the fire in this situation for rates??? Something is off

[@junealmuete6184]

Correct..she aggreviate things here..after what chris did to her at season to the bachelorrette..she stabbing him him on his back now..and of course all black bandwagon on it..too many issues with black people

[@rejanegd]

@@junealmuete6184 what I wrote had nothing to do with being Black. My point was that she is very familiar with the franchise rules and she could have asked things a different way such as why has not Rachael K been able to speak or respond for herself?

[@juliecraig566]

Wouldn't it be up to ABC to Vet the people they put on the show?

[@mamasauraus4035]

I love how kind, respectful, and authentic you are! Thats one of the reasons i subbed to you. Thank you for being kind.

[@FirelightX3]

Leave Chris Harrison alone people! in his 20 plus years of making the Bachelor this has never come up before! Why you all causing crazy false drama?!

[@junealmuete6184]

Its rachel lindsay.. bec of her mean interviews with chris she aggreviate things and blacks bandwagon on it..

[@katiew8511]

Keeping her silent so they can bank on it later ... that is the most believable theory I have heard.

[@StormyDay]

Sounds right to me, plus if she won that’s the double whammy.

[@juned1719]

That fool (The Bachelor) will still pick the girl, so her racist tendencies are his problem now 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Daydreamerrr574]

That’s BM for u 😂

[@salmam.7448]

I haven't even bothered to watch this season of the bachelor..... Instead, I'm watching all your videos 😂

[@Swhatusay_55]

For a show designed for love, there’s a lot of hate it brews...thankful for your humility and recognizing it’s a complex topic with lots of gray area. The older I get the more gray area I see and that people make mistakes which is important to call out but also allow reflection and growth

[@theashleylindley]

Chris' intentions were protecting HIMSELF- if you notice in the video he brings up being raised in the 70's and playing games that were inappropriate- he DOES NOT care about Rachel- he cares about his own PR and not being Cancelled himself for his past mistakes. Why is no one noticing this?! It's driving me mad. He keeps using 'grace' and 'patience' and 'growth' because HE KNOWS there are skeletons in HIS CLOSET. ...*me just waiting for it to come out*

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

Why is his life or what he does, or what Rachael and Matt do so important to your equilibrium?

[@theashleylindley]

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv Apparently it's just as important to me as you as we both just commented on the same page, exuding the same amount of energy- so why is it important to yours? Or why am I to you?

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

@@theashleylindley not at all..to me its entertainment and I find it hilarious how personally people are affected by people they know nothing about or ever will. Its amazing. Its a show..and I was curious why you care to see people fall.... everyone has skeletons. We are all imperfect creatures...why would it matter to you to know Chris Harrisons skeletons. How would it affect your life.we should be wishing ppl well, not happy to see their downfall. This world is really messed up. No... the world is fine. People are messed up.

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

Ip.s I commented not to the post, but seeing all these angry people, commented to that...so much bullying gossiping about people who have no connection to them

[@theashleylindley]

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv Is that why you hide your name? No shade but to respond to anyone doubly 'anonymous' and then not have to be accountable for those words makes your (even positive) comments somewhat superfluous. When you're anonymous you don't have to take accountability for anything you say. Between you and me- I stand by my opinions by being transparent. Something to ponder as we discuss character in general.

[@samahj8567]

This ain’t going to blow over. People have had issues with the Bachelor for a long time. So they are going to use Rachel K as the person to create change within the franchise.

[@anne-marieobrien3349]

9

[@assyrianprincess3]

Or it will blow over and everyone will move on to the next controversy in a few days

[@bettyhenderson1621]

They are not using her, she did and said what she wanted before going on the bachelor, she is responsible for her own actions. Itiswhatitis.

[@fobpatdrkcgp]

Her statement was pleasantly surprising! I am not black so I can’t accept her apology, but I have to say, it seems a lot more genuine than the other “apologies” that people usually make.

[@alfonsogayman9699]

I am black and wish she posted a video apology because those are more authentic imo

[@nyambsdeborah8954]

@@alfonsogayman9699 I agree

[@fobpatdrkcgp]

@@alfonsogayman9699 that would be awesome!

[@BlueBerryBronzer]

I’m black and I thought it would have been nice for her not to be ignorant in the first place. It’s like apologizing for cheating. Thanks... I guess? But you still kinda suck.

[@nyambsdeborah8954]

@@BlueBerryBronzer I agree to an extent. But even with someone who cheats, it's what you do next that counts and, not just an apology. So I just hope she grows from this and educates herself more.

[@alfonsogayman9699]

Her commenting on her racist past actions has nothing to do the bachelor so they wouldn’t be able to sue her for apologizing for past actions. I don’t buy the muzzle argument at all and Rachael is working with her PR team to put out the best statement. She would’ve been better off doing a video apology imo

[@NovaDrakers]

Can you apologize for being a racist? That's who you are at least own it, it never cross her mind before until she fell in love with Black man. This is what I don't get, people doing things and saying and laughing at mean things other say, never stop to say that was wrong until their are called out. How sincere is that when you never saw your wrong until other point it out. Chris Harrison did the same thing, saw his wrong when other point it out. How could ABC not see all these pictures and likes before she even show up. The very sad part, Matt picked himself this White girl, The headline, FIRST BLACK BACHELOR CHOOSE A RACIST! That will be the history, this Black History Moment! Cannot get any worse, anyone remember Sarah or Queen Victoria, minor issues.

[@valeriag9443]

Exactly she should’ve done it right after it happened and her apology should be a video not text

[@assyrianprincess3]

@@NovaDrakers First of all you weren’t there, you have no idea what she did or didn’t do. The girl that accused her of being racist said that her friends were the ones being racist maybe she was just standing by or laughing along with it. We dont know. But that is very unfair and frankly ignorant of you to say that people can’t change. You cant say that a racist is “who you are”, if she grew up and learned from it and is now engaged to Matt. Who are we to judge?

[@jenmurphy7777]

Two potential lawsuits in one season so far.

[@bria5586]

Rachael just released her statement on her Instagram

[@eileengalindo4949]

I accept her statement.

[@ashtonv1730]

@@eileengalindo4949 is it yours to accept?

[@abiikr4773]

@@ashtonv1730 exactly

[@alfonsogayman9699]

@@ashtonv1730 not at all

[@princesslene55]

@@ashtonv1730 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@samahj8567]

I don’t get why she can’t speak. I don’t get it. This Bachelorette/ Bachelor needs to be revamped. From Clare to Lee and other problematic behavior.

[@StormyDay]

Because she probably won.

[@nariamenard9117]

This is a fascinating story and if Matt ends up choosing her and she doesn't get a chance to speak before then I think it may get even MORE crazy

[@realistanswers2453]

I’m sitting back with popcorn watching this unfold, finally the racism in the bachelor franchise has bubbled to the top and cannot be combed over

[@princesslene55]

Rumours going around he picked Rachael

[@lisaconnally9388]

She is the winner lol

[@juliecraig566]

Spoiler site says he picked her

[@zarablue2020]

Well that looks to be the case ha

[@pattyduke3079]

I think in the end, the Bachelor is going to throw Rachel to the wolves.

[@jenpw1525]

I agree. They are going to make her look bad at the end when they confront her and then Matt will almost be forced to end the engagement with her.

[@grootfaamdaniella3211]

Hahahahahah

[@zarablue2020]

They would’ve already if she hadn’t won

[@claudiamchone5114]

Patty....not sure about that. I don’t think Matt makes the best decisions and I don’t think he is one of the best bachelors either.🌹

[@pattyduke3079]

@@claudiamchone5114 Even though she apologized, I still think she gets thrown to the wolves. There`s a clip of Matt being upset and Chris Harrison asking him if he's going to ok and he says no. Just wondering if this has anything to do with Rachael or someone else. I origionally that it involved Michelle. I notice that they don't show that preview anymore. And you're right. He doesn't make the best decisions.

[@karenkane3220]

I think her apology is fine. I have heard spoilers that say Matt ends up with Rachel. If that is true and they are in love, I hope they don’t get ripped apart.

[@saisahithi805]

It would be hard not only Rachel is gonna get a hard time for her actions (which she have done not very long ago) but the 1st bachelor to choose a racist and also her giving a very calculated apology

[@theoriginalAlaya]

Lol ripped apart. It is up to Matt to stay with her. I actually wont be surprised if he carries the same racist sentiments as her, he is half white and grew up with a white mom.

[@stevekaspar1396]

@@theoriginalAlaya please. Nobody's racist here. Why would she come on to the show to date a black guy

[@Maya_Man]

Hey Dave I love your stand on this issue. For someone who self identifies as a comedian it is refreshing that you are sincerely taking the righteous path in promoting cool heads rather than stirring the pot! Right on bro! Keep up the good work

[@bettyhenderson1621]

Give me a break, she's a whole adult woman, what do you mean she doesn't know what to do. Just STOP the press🤣

[@donnagaudioso9763]

Everyone is entitled to a mistake we r all human n do make mistakes the show wouldn't be the same without Chris n I agree with u Dave

[@foodandwinefromhoneyblonde8346]

I would’ve posted on my Instagram and then sue them for holding me hostage

[@Jaimelikegem]

Whyd they pick the racist girl to be on matts season? Seems like they did it to start drama and get more views

[@laisanibale2154]

Cassie Casimir....just imagine if she's really racist and still vying for Matt's heart...does that make sense?...in another words, why would she contest for Matt James when he's black, does that make sense?.Rachel is innocent 😇

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Sure each season had a sneaky racist.. 🤫😏 ask the black girls

[@princesslene55]

@@laisanibale2154 just because somebody is dating a black guy doesn't mean they can't be racist

[@laisanibale2154]

Princess Lene....love conquered.

[@princesslene55]

@@laisanibale2154 I know love conquers all but that doesn't mean one can't still be racist

[@inezroach3729]

She wasn’t sorry until someone called her out on it, think about that!

[@barakudawarrior7010]

You are absolutely right. She knew her past would eventually catch up with her. What's done in the dark will certainly come to light. She got called out!

[@assyrianprincess3]

Or because it was a really long time ago and was no longer relevant to her current self 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@stevekaspar1396]

@@assyrianprincess3 amen

[@jacquianderson7504]

why is it ok for coming out cotillions to be held for black debuetants (sp) but not ok for white girls having a dance?

[@tianabrote2548]

She just posted a statement on her Instagram!

[@FirelightX3]

This is BS, Chris Harrison has not done anything wrong.

[@StormyDay]

The reason they want Matt there? You can’t figure out WHY THEY WANT MATT THERE WHEN RACHEL K. MAKES HER STATEMENT?!? HELLO?! DO I HAVE TO SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU?!?ABC just blew their own season!!

[@marzigeisha]

Snap judgements mean damage is being unduly done when those people are being muzzled. And social change is happening so fast, people need time to grow and make mistakes otherwise how do we let people catch up.

[@ambur89]

This season is such a mess 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@dominiquebenson1846]

A hot mess.

[@andreafaison4573]

This is a season of restoration and “WHITE” people are becoming the minority; therefore, what was, no longer exist, yet you’re not ready to give up your position, but get ready to do so. You’re no longer a dominant race simply because of your sins you have succumbed to a failed system that has generated multiple rays of of color other than what you call “WHITE RACE” You thought you could dominate the “HUMAN RACE” Certainly, if you can not control your own community, your own schools, your own children, your 🌎 is certainly a fallacy! I suggest that you accept that the last will soon be first and the first will become last. Please get ready for the shift of power! He that is first will be last according to MATHEW 20:16, the Bible that poses infinite power, no one, nor anything can successfully 🔥it! So with that being said, what ever God speaks, it shall/will manifest in His timing!

[@sherilwray5559]

Nothing but a mess!

[@kelgirl1404]

Don’t fire him! The show itself has ran its course. I don’t like it anymore!

[@elizabethrivera2261]

This issue brings them more TV attention so it's why they won't let her talk

[@Billiedakid]

In my opinion, apologies do not have the same meaning when you do it after you got catch since you would do anything to save your ass. But to be fair, world was more racist before. So we all were a little bit too, either cause we were ignorant or idiots. I think the fact she is trying to date a black guy tells a little about her mind not being on the same path. Acts speak better than words.

[@lerettaparker3857]

I agree, however I do believe in second chances. An acknowledgement of wrong. An apology that says, I have learned and I can grow. That is acceptable to me

[@jinzhang8241]

I am so tired of this entire discussion. We are a society feeding on the breadcrumbs of trivia, "reality TV" and matters of complete inconsequence. In the meantime - Thousands of people are dying from a global pandemic every single day. People of color and lower socioeconomic class are being discriminated against by societal and systemic racist structures. And here we are wasting heartbeats on an reality show and an interview about a reality show, and some stupid decision made in 2018, and many Bachelor-derivative podcasts and podcasts about podcasts. Yes - words matter. Yes - symbols of slavery - such as the Antebellum parties and Confederate flags are offensive. But I challenge people - for every minute you waste on this in social media do the following: 1. Donate money and time to any charity or organization that helps discriminated members of your community 2. Donate time, money, and mentorship to schools and educational/economic /political organizations that are directly involved in REAL change, REAL lasting reforms 3. Write down the names of 5 people in your immediate circle who are being discriminated against because of race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status - REACH OUT to them and HELP them - with time, money, and advocacy. THAT is lasting change.

[@sweetster45]

Dave, Kudos for standing up for the idea that we can agree to disagree. Wow, imagine the sounds of the Old World when that was the standard. It’s great when people realize we don’t have to all be sheeple and think the same thing. Bringing back tolerance. Yay! And here’s another Old World idea. Get off social media and have a life with some real interpersonal communication. Great job, Dave.

[@DaveNealComedian]

Thanks alisha! We get so charged so I get how passionate people are but to me we lose the argument altogether when we can’t be respectful. Kudos!

[@dianas.3828]

This all feels like an episode of the show “unreal”.

[@bushraali5480]

I love that show🤣😂

[@AlyssaRicks]

Her apology is okay. I wish she'd address exactly what she did and what was wrong about it though

[@ashtonv1730]

Agree

[@alfonsogayman9699]

I wish she would’ve recorded a video apology

[@grumylynn]

It seems like keeping her silent and rejecting her apology, is going against being anti-racist. They’re blocking opportunity for change. How are we supposed to learn and grow together, if we can’t expose then work through our mistakes? We need to work together.

[@teisha1397]

For Non POC Bachelor viewer's, it's not your place to decide if Rachel's apology is good or not. You were not harmed by her actions or words.

[@reemann2171]

Yeah at this point the whole world knows Black Americans will get offended if you breathe and won't accept your apology unless you die.

[@GAMEoVIDZ]

And neither were you. Lol

[@lrasmussen35]

Kaitlyn...love you lady!! I love that a fellow Alberta girl has a platform. You make us proud.

[@DaveNealComedian]

She’s the real deal!

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

Apology accepted.

[@reefwill3092]

Matt just pick Bri and call it a season.

[@clarak.mallah4137]

Rachel is a racist! Right now, she's mute because the bachelor is a competition and she is a front runner hoping to win. Matt can put this to an end if he sends her home. I have been following the bachelor or bachelorette since I was a teenager, I have seen lots of contestants choose the wrong people! Just to name a few: Clare chosen Dale, Hannah chosen Jed and Peter going for Hannah knowing he wanted Madison! It didn't work....the list is endless! Matt is looking for a wife, he shouldn't let good looks deceived him! Send Rachel home!

[@lerettaparker3857]

Not really sure how I feel about that. I am not against her going home if he feels it appropriate

[@patmitchell6260]

Chris Harrison should have just listened to Rachael Lindsey and said he didn’t know how Rachael the contestant felt about what she did and he was going to let her talk for herself. But the hate and threats don’t solve anything !

[@sherriloyd1872]

Wow good point Dave about Chris being able to apologize but Racheal not being able to....didn’t she make a statement on her social media apologizing or did this get taken off?

[@YTFlove4ever]

Have you watched Rachel Lindsey podcast? It was so satisfying to hear why she didn't push too much during the extra interview with Chris harrison. She saw him hanging himself and let him go off

[@DaveNealComedian]

Not yet but it’s on my list!

[@lorettalemos1866]

OH PLEASE! WHATEVER! RACHEL LINDSAY IS A FRICKEN TROUBLE MAKER

[@halifaxeh]

@Loretta Lemos, why because she stands up against racism? You’re showing what kind of person you are.

[@JTizzle8386]

@@halifaxeh OH, I SEE, when someone doesn’t agree with you or has a different opinion of someone you claim to know what type of person they are. Are you insinuating she’s a racist because she thinks differently than you? Classic comment coming from a Liberal. How does it feel to be judged on something you say?

[@halifaxeh]

@@JTizzle8386 haha! Surely thou doth protest too much!! If people don’t like being called a racist then they shouldn’t act like one. See how easy that is?!

[@clarak.mallah4137]

I have listened to Chris and Rachel's conversation, I think Chris was very polite and I don't see why people were so mad to a point he had to rendered an apology.

[@CCTrubiak]

Maybe give it a re-listen/watch. Think you might have missed some important subtleties.

[@clarak.mallah4137]

@@CCTrubiak i don't need to.

[@catones2868]

That portrait/photo of chris harrison behind you looks like Godzilla.

[@Dybwmlt]

Dave! I have homework! I need you to stop posting amazing content that I HAVE to watch!!

[@DaveNealComedian]

Haha I’m sorry! I’m done for the day I promise!

[@ElizabethCxo]

I loveeeeeee that you are on it Dave👌👍😁 what a mess and sadly it's a racial issue AGAIN 😥

[@BeileighCp]

Rachel Lindsey said their is nothing in the contract for her to say an apology when she was talking to Chris

[@kimmyfromclt]

Not sure if someone else has commented on the party with the confederate flag in the background or the southern belle attire? Old South is the spring formal for the KA Fraternity (Kappa Alpha Order). Unfortunate but true, KA is still a very popular fraternity especially in the south. Most likely, she was invited to attend the event and liked a boy in KA. She probably didn’t even process it realizing her actions were hurtful. The guys dress up on confederate uniforms and the girls wear antebellum dresses. KA was founded by Robert E Lee so I can see why this is upsetting to people who aren’t familiar with Greek Life. Rachael probably went to UGA where this is still part of the culture sadly. Frankly, it’s like this in most southern colleges. She probably just wanted to go to a party and didn’t realize how offensive that act would be in today’s society.

[@BSmall-yr4qx]

This is part of the culture? Accepted as part of the culture? I am horrified.

[@mistycollins6456]

What did I miss? What did Rachel say? Why is Chris in jeopardy of being fired?

[@mistycollins6456]

I haven't finished watching the video because I am lost...maybe all my answers will be there. I apologize in advance

[@pkp6791]

Only a fool would sign a contract that limits their ability to speak out and defend themselves! I knew that much when I was 15, so miss me with the ‘she’s SO young’ BS. No one should have a right to muzzle someone, but people ( and companies) will treat you how you allow them to.

[@d.l.n.7133]

ABC and the Batchelor producers are like the old time Company stores. Tennessee Ernie Ford ( l think ) had a song about the company stores with lines like “ I owe my soul to the company store“.

[@rubywagner3487]

You know this the 21st century why are we talking about racism? Wether we are black or white we are all human beings. I think we should all move on and look at all of us as human beings and stop this nonsense of racial division.

[@elizabeth_9746]

Nicks silence after the fact is what earned him my unfollow (aside from the creepy, narcissistic older guy/teenage girl relationship)

[@countrygirlusa61]

I don't think that Chris Harrison said or did anything wrong in that interview, Rachael is just being over sensitive about the part that Chris would not let her talk and he over powered over her being disrespect, she is the interviewer, she needed to take charge; not cry behind the scenes. I'm married to a black man and he seen and heard the interview and he also feels the same way. What Rachael K. Did at 18 and what she does now is not the same. People change! I did! I hated black men for what they have done to me....( in the past) but I've grown and matured! I found a gentleman that loves me. Love and maturity is all she needed, no apologies. Just growth!

[@angelapleffner4217]

This is getting a little out of hand now these people really need to stop

[@angelathach555]

Agreed

[@viola647]

These ppl🤔 If we have to educat ppl on gay rights that has just come out, but black ppl have been here forever & white ppl (some w/p) still need to be educated on how to treat human beings with colour & trauma 🙄 Chris needs to go!!!! Cum on man

[@horsegirls3729]

Exactly! Let it go.....people are too sensitive

[@anisaa6319]

@@horsegirls3729 how are people too sensitive. If you’re not black how could you be offended no one asked you to accept an apology on behalf of black ppl. Only sensitivity I see is from people with your ignorant views.

[@horsegirls3729]

@@anisaa6319 still way too sensitive!! OMG she just went to a party for goodness sakes....obviously she is not racist or she would not be dating Matt!!!!! Again, way too sensitive and I do not care what colour people are...even if I am white as you say. This is just another thing people can complain about!!!

[@acortez37cor94]

They should be given enouggh time to think and make sure what they r saying is the best for them not for the audience

[@SheBitesUncensored]

This just in...”Chris Harrison convinces himself that Bachelor is a real nation and uses his own money to build a wall around it.”

[@naajiyablighr6351]

Lol

[@JTizzle8386]

What a stupid statement!

[@blacclivesmatter4637]

I had no idea about the Luke P thing. That's wild. I wonder if he paid/will pay it 🤔

[@DaveNealComedian]

Ya truly wild isn’t it?

[@blacclivesmatter4637]

@@DaveNealComedian VERY.

[@cathybailey6292]

She made a mistake. She gave an apology. She was 18! Where is grace anymore? Watch out Rachel Lindsay or anyone else if you ever make a mistake

[@madelinesonnett2799]

Pretty sure at 18 I knew it was okay not to dress up as a slave owner and attend a plantation themed party with confederate flags as decorations??? That’s not just a mistake :/

[@kjaime7030]

I knew from day one that Rachel wouldn't be able to say anything right away and everyone should have been shouting at ABC to release Rachel from her contract as it relates to this specific issue.

[@TheCarlinCoop]

I’m so confused. What in the world did Chris Harrison say that the world is freaking out about?! He said give her a break and a chance to speak?! He repeatedly said I don’t condone her actions but just give her a chance to hear her out

[@lms3501]

Wearing the dress wasn’t racist and I think there’s much ado about nothing. People need to just stop talking about it and move on!

[@GAMEoVIDZ]

Absolutely

[@kathleenbryde]

Did you ever show the @theblckchlorette( sp) stream? You are breaking down everyone else's ? I may have missed it 🤷‍♀️

[@eeg122]

Nick doesn't want to bite the hand that feeds him and so he is silenced. And i highly doubt CH will get fired.

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

Please tell me what happened at this sorority function that Rachel went to back in 2018. I havent been able to find it. I would like to know what she is apologizing for from that function....what mistakes did she make? I dont know why I cant find it. What on earth happened at this function,. And yes....why the F can ppl not JUST TALK. ABC is cruel not to let her speak. As if she has a cool 4 mil to pay them if she utters a word

[@acortez37cor94]

I think we shouldnt do anything until we at least hear rachels story

[@endtimespreacher-etp6092]

Let it rest please. Everybody just let it rest. Which of us hasnt had an oversight as a young adult of consequences of what we thought was a costume event or historic reference of America's negative past? Chris should not be fired and Rachel Kc is obviously not that racist if Matt was her love-Interest. I Am Black and am never offended by our dark past or a confederate flag or statues. ITS OVER!📣🎬📃🕯📖✒🗑. Yes some wish its return, so what , they are the ignorant-minority party. Let this rest. Moving On.^

[@lindarichards996]

Got it. Rachel Lindsay's name is spelled this way. Thanks.

[@elizabethalvior7006]

Why people are accusing Rachael , is it because Matt is in love with her ? They don’t want Rachael to be in Matts life . Who ever release any accusation against Rachel, maybe they just want to go viral and make money . We love Rachael and Matt , I hope they end up together . They both deserve each other . So Bitter people , please stop making gossip. Let watch the batchelor show to finish and please let Matt and Rachel decide what’s best for them . I don’t think Rachel is a racist. We love her . So bitters people back off , let’s all watch this bachelor till Matt propose to the girl he love ❤️.

[@KS-hi8vi]

Rachel Lindsay said on her Podcast that was not true. The Show doesn’t have any control over your social media. Rachel K cld have apologized on her social media platform if she wanted to. Clearly she finally didn’t apologize. I think that Diversity Consultant wrote it for her cause she hit ALL the points in that apology. The Show hired a Diversity Consultant for the staff. Either Chris missed the class, fell asleep in the class, flunked the class or just DOESN’T care. I think it was the latter.

[@DaveNealComedian]

I don’t know if this was the case. The show can pressure Rachael in many different ways to not speak out, including blackballing her from future appearances which is a way to cut into her potential earnings

[@jeffrifkin3603]

Our society is thankfully changing due to groups such as BLM exposing institutional racism. I am not making light of the fact that Rachael participated in optics which appeared to be racist. However, that was a few years ago and peoples' consciousness can be altered. I think we all need to show others grace and if she apologized, then her apology should be accepted. The nBachelor enterprise and brand has been getting old for me; the producers, like producers everywhere are all about ratings and if there is controversy, then more money can be generated for the rich people at the top. Again, I'm not excusing anyone's racist actions. I've been an active supporter of BLM and white people everywhere need to get an understanding of how deeply institutional racism permeates every aspect of our society. We all need to be forceful about supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity.

[@acortez37cor94]

He should be able to hear what people are saying and make his own choice to change or quit I guess b it I dont think he needss to be fired.he seems to be willing to learn and grow from his mistakes

[@Blueeyesinthesky]

This is all insane. It’s like the more episodes that are released, the more crap comes out and the angrier people are getting. I am interested to see how this season ends to say the least. I just really hope all of this negativity and all that comes to an end soon. I feel like a lot of people are pressured to say certain things in order to not get hate and cancelled. It’s just horrible how you have to be politically correct in the eye of the public and if your opinion is unpopular people take it to the extreme and try to ruin your life. And I really love kaitlin bristows points. She went out of the way to discuss both sides reasonably and critically.

[@DaveNealComedian]

thanks for watching, livestream at 4p pst, heres the link if you want to join the crew. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH22p32KhNhsfMU

[@reefwill3092]

Just pick Bri and call it a season Matt.

[@MJMonroe]

No he just should stick to hanging Out with Tyler

[@algermom1]

Maybe the show's producers need to understand...finally...that they don't control each day's sun rising or falling or tha rest of us living life without depending on them controlling what we view. Good video. Thanks!

[@Sides3Sides]

Don’t like what Chris H said at all. Love to see someone cooler as the host. Like Rachel Lindsay!

[@SheBitesUncensored]

Or Wells Adams.

[@stevekaspar1396]

This whole thing is stupid. The girl was a teenager. Harrison could've handled it better but his point of grace should have been sufficient.

[@DeeandJay2]

It happened in 2018 so how was she a teenager? She was 24 last year while on the show. She needs to be held accountable for her racist past and not excused like y’all want it to be

[@mykidsaresupercute]

It was 2 years ago, she was 22.

[@stevekaspar1396]

@@mykidsaresupercute okay.. 22 lol.. she went on the show to date a black guy at her age now. That doesn't sound too racist to me. People grow up. They learn. There are all kinds of things in everyone's past. This cancel culture frenzy has got to stop.

[@stevekaspar1396]

@@DeeandJay2 Stop. Stop. People grow and mature. Early 20s are formative.. hell she is dating a black guy...Matt James.. that today doesn't sound racist to me. You people are out to destroy people. That's all. Insanity. Cancel Culture frenzy is SICK. Disgusting. The Cancel Culture Mob.

[@lindarichards996]

I was thinking that Rachael Kirkconnel has a very striking facial features. I could be wrong but I think she is up there with Cindy Crawford, type of thing, as like a Covergirl make-up model. The reality is that there were a number of other women in that sorority and they have not had this horrific condemnation that went on and on and despite her two appologies. It was like Rachael Kirkconnel was used as a whipping post for a lot of BLM anger. Also, Rachael Lyndsay did seem to grandstand on the issue and rather attacked Rachael Kirkconnel and did not let her reply actually. I think that the time has come for Rachael Kirkconnel to stick up for herself, get legal counsel and quite possibly seek defamation of character damages from Rachael L. I think that Chris Harrison actually had to defend Rachael K. If Rachael K. did not go on the Bachelor show she would not have received such damaging PR. Just saying...

[@madeleinbronner3943]

I have no idea what happened with Rachael K, but I know I’m so over Rachel Lindsey. I wish she would just go be a lawyer and get off KZbin

[@that1sha405]

I truly don't get why she couldn't speak. The "credible source" said you can't speak negatively against ABC or the franchise. The behavior in question is regarding actions OUTSIDE of the show. And I cant remember but it didn't seem like her apology indicated the network at all so I'm again baffled on why she couldn't speak earlier. Something is not right here.

[@karenwood3384]

So sad - this show has really gone down hill especially with the covid . CANCEL THE SHOW

[@victoriarandazzo2462]

I agree, screw ABC.

[@emilylevin-rosenshine5967]

Do you think Bachelor may sue Dylan for his tweets about producer manipulation?

[@DaveNealComedian]

Not sure I’ll hafta look into it! So much to cover! ;)

[@lerettaparker3857]

I don't understand how people in general can say they need to be educated on racism. Why don't you know the simple difference between (right and wrong!!!!). I believe in second chances. Racheal is still young and has a lot of time to get her life together. Was this a joke you started and then found out the joke was on you because you found out a black man is loveable and loving. Now your conflicted. Can you love/like all blacks? or just Matt? You will now have major ethnic interactions. You were likeable during the show, there was no indication of racism from you. A hard truth to be recognized. You never once indicated your past. Matt will make the right decision, weather it is you or not. I trust Matt. I personally will except whatever decision he makes.

[@Daydreamerrr574]

Why is everyone outraged when the bachelor himself doesn’t even care and is still gotta pick her 😂

[@sherilwray5559]

You are so right!

[@Joles0]

Just curious. Why did your family drop the "O" ? What would be your ancestors stand on dropping the "O" ?

[@sphere5282]

ABC & the show never did a deep dive on all ppl involved w/ the show? they wait until stuff comes out & then have no clue on damaged control

[@lennysvibe]

This is very hard to watch...because before this interview I liked the persona Chris displayed on his show. I knew I was reaching because America has 13% African Americans and 18% Hispanics and countless other mixed men and women and people of foreign ancestry...Which were never represented on his show, and I think being fair...We should beable to expect that atleast 32% of the bachelors and bachelorette seasons have black and brown bachelors. That didnt happen on his show. So it's obvious to me, if you are a trying to portray America as something other than the truth. You would not see it this way. And you would weed out those you see as not American as not right for your show. So I was obviously wrong about who Chris was and now we have the interview to prove it. He made some great points in this interview. Unfortunately in his mind they only apply to "white people' as far as the ideas of giving someone a chance. I'm sure there were black and brown bachelors and bachelorettes who wanted just a chance too. That he was not as opened minded about...IJS! there were 25 seasons of the Bachelor and if you do the math there should of been atleast 7 seasons of black or brown bachelors...That would be my case against Chris! It's also the case against the Party he is affilliated with and the President he supported...Just look at the numbers folks...There's no real debate here...There are only 2 black republican house members...I believe that's 1%. There are many black and brown people who are just looking for a "chance".

[@jwalk31]

I've said way too much on this season already. I knew.. I repeat, I KNEW this season would be a huge clusterfuck, just because of the optics it was brought about. The first black bachelor is announced during the Racial protests... not a coincidence. also the pick a biracial bachelor. Nothing wrong with that, but it shows them highlighting him mainly having a white mother and not having a black father. not a coincidence. His last date with... whoever, they have a nice time at an amusement park, and then get serenaded... by a country group. Two black people, being romantic... by a damn country artist. Not a damn coincidence. And yes, it is the most diverse group of women they've had, but we know he's gonna end up with a white woman.... Again no problem with that either, but again it's about the optics. ABC blew it by waiting this long for a black bachelor and not making him be organic and authentic... not him, but the show itself. And I'm not at all bothered by what rachel had to say. The whole antebellem plantation wedding thing.... look, white people are going to do white people stuff without worrying about how it looks to others outside their race. how many times has this happened. So, she's ignorant... not racist... at least I hope not. One thing that I can't ignore is the conversations Matt is having, or not having. The bald lady talked about her hair, which was a very good conversation to have about black hair and what it means to black people, and Matt said barely anything about it... only to find out ABC cut out most of his dialogue about it. WHY???

[@connieravezzani1945]

I don't believe that "silence is complicity". There's a few reasons why people don't speak up. Maybe they don't care for whatever reason or they're tired of things getting misinterpreted or they're afraid of the cancel mentality or they don't see it as a big deal or any other reason. One would think that as a society we would grow as we age and not get so hung up on things or blow them up. At the end of the day does all this really matter or does every misdeed from the past need to be brought to the town square so those who erred can get stoned or beaten while the onlookers who also have skeletons in their closets cheer them on. Enough already can't we just get along! None of this matters.

[@TheBadbitch27]

Yes I would say racism matters if not to white people than certainly to the black people who experience it. How convenient of you to boil this down to who really cares

[@YTFlove4ever]

Lol you defended her and said I'm not defending her

[@DaveNealComedian]

Ah, ok

[@myrafarooqi5445]

Whoa whoa they sued Luke P ??

[@DaveNealComedian]

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[@debrawhitney7748]

If she is such racist why does she want to marry a Black man? Racism is wrong at any age There is no excuse for being young They need her to apology and must be held accountable I wonder how the black girls on the show feel about this? Scandalous

[@caltheodore4201]

He's biracial, one drop rule is racist

[@jane3069]

I had no desire to watch the show tonight.