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‘The Bachelor’ Names Matt James As First Black Male Lead In Franchise History For Upcoming Season

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The former ‘Bachelorette’ star, Rachel Lindsay, who was up until this point, the first and only black lead on the reality-dating competition series, and who came to the forefront recently urging the popular series to “acknowledge their systemic racism” obviously that landed on some listening ears.  Couple that, with a petition signed by over 80,000 people at Change.org, demanding a black male lead on The Bachelor, and less discrimination, and ABC listened.

Now, Matt James will become the first black ‘Bachelor’ for its upcoming 25th season, which will air in 2021.

The producer of the series found James when he was going to be one of the suitors vying for the final rose from ‘The Bachelorette’ Clare Crawley’s season where production has been on an indefinite hold since COVID-19,

As for Matt,  he is reported to be a 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder who hails from North Carolina.  James majored in Economics at Wake Forest University, and played wide receiver for the football team. He then played pro football, before moving to New York City, where he now lives.

In a statement, ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke, said: Matt has been on our radar since February, when producers first approached him to join Bachelor Nation, as part of Clare’s season. When filming couldn’t move forward as planned, we were given the benefit of time to get to know Matt and all agreed he would make a perfect Bachelor. We know we have a responsibility to make sure the love stories we’re seeing onscreen are representative of the world we live in and we are proudly in service to our audience. This is just the beginning and we will continue to take action with regard to diversity issues on this franchise.  We feel so privileged to have Matt as our first Black Bachelor and we cannot wait to embark on this journey with him.”

ABC revealed the casting news on Good Morning America on Friday.

So, what do you think of Matt James becoming the first black ‘Bachelor” on the reality-dating show franchise? Comment below. First watch the announcement on GMA .

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Well, it’s been;
2002 to 2020 = 18 years
and they finally have a black Batchelor.
If not for BLM and the Sponsors it wouldn’t have happened
– why?
it’s near 2 decades of white..

It’s not actually the writers/producers it’s
the Sponsors that are jumping-up.

Well, I hope his lowely women are not all white.

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Tyra Banks Exiting ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Yesterday, Tyra Banks dropped a bombshell when speaking with a reporter from TMZ, while out for a stroll.

Banks shared that she’s not going to be returning as host of Dancing with the Stars, and has decided to focus on the business and entrepreneurial side of her career, plus producing behind the scenes entertainment projects.

This morning on Friday, Banks confirmed the news to Deadline.

Tyra had joined DTWTS in season 29 when she replaced longtime host, Tom Bergeron. She also became an executive producer of the reality-ballroom dance competition.

Last season, DWTS streamed exclusively on Disney Plus, and was taken off the ABC network.  During the last season, Tyra co-hosted the show with Alfonso Ribeiro, although she still presided over the ballroom competition.

Thus far, there has been no news of the next season of the series, although it’s expected to return.  In addition to Banks, dancer Mark Ballas along with the previously announced departure of dancer Cheryl Burke, leave the show with some shoes to fill.

Check out Tyra’s chat with TMZ below.

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Days of our Lives Renewed for Two More Seasons on Peacock

Days of our Lives, which transitioned last fall from NBC to the streamer, Peacock has received a two-season renewal pick-up.  That will bring DAYS through its 60th anniversary season.

Already hitting several milestones within its run including; it’s 14,000th episode back in 2020, and being the longest-running series in NBC history to move to Peacock, the lives, romance, intrigue, and drama will continue for the residents of Salem for at least two more years.

According to Peacock PR, DAYS has consistently been a top 10 title since its exclusive move to the platform last year. 

Throughout its enduring run, the show has garnered 61 Emmy Awards, including 2022’s Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Drama, and 392 nominations, as well as multiple People’s Choice Awards, GLAAD Media Awards and Prism Awards. 

The beloved series is produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with co-executive producer Albert Alarr. Ron Carlivati serves as current head writer. 

Excited to know that Days of our Lives received a two-season pick up from Peacock? Comment below.

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‘Rachael Ray’ Daytime Cooking Talk Show to End After 17 Seasons

It’s time to put one less meal together on the stove!  Rachael Ray, who has been the star of her own daytime talk show/cooking series, is calling it quits after 17 years.

Making a decision to end The Rachael Ray Show was not an easy decision for the Daytime Emmy-winner, but she revealed to PEOPLE.com, it was time for her to move on.  The show will finish up its 17th season, then stop production.

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Ray shared: “In my more than 20 plus years in television, I have had 17 wonderful seasons working in daytime television with Rachael, however, I’ve made the decision that it’s time for me to move on to the next exciting chapter in my broadcast career.  My passions have evolved from the talk show format production and syndication model to a platform unencumbered by the traditional rules of distribution. I am truly excited to be able to introduce and develop new and upcoming epicurean talent on all platforms. That is why I am looking forward to putting all my energies into my recently announced production arm, Free Food Studios.  Thank you to all of our Rachael daytime show partners, crew, and affiliates, and the wonderful years we all worked together.”

In a statement, Steve LoCascio, president of CBS Media Ventures, expressed: “When Rachael debuted her show 17 years ago, she was a game-changer in the daytime space. She made cooking accessible to the masses, taught viewers simple solutions on how to improve their lives and coaxed great stories out of celebrity guests with her relatable down-to-earth demeanor. We’re proud to have produced such a successful show with Rachael and her team for so many years. We’ll miss Rachael on the air every day, but we’ll always be family.”

Will you miss Rachael’s daytime show? Comment below.

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