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We have to do better.
Bachelor Nation producers are addressing racism and past racial controversies in the franchise.
That season went wrong on so many levels.
We did not protect him as we should have.
The finale of that season was the darkest day Ive had on this franchise, Graebner continued.
Here was this great Black man, and we should have been celebrating his love story.
Instead, what we saw was a man burdened and overwhelmed by issues of racism.
It was really sad for me personally.
We didnt have a Black lead in this franchise for 15 years and thats inexcusable, he said.
We have to do better, Freeland added.
Were not always going to get it right.
Were going to make mistakes as we move forward.
But were not going to shy away from difficult conversations.
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Those conversations may be coming soon.
Speaking onAfter the Final Roseabout her casting announcement, Tran said she felt so grateful and so honored.
