Sean and Catherine Lowe Address Bachelor Diversity Issues (Exclusive)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2020
- Sean and Catherine Lowe talk to ET’s Lauren Zima about the lack of diversity on ‘The Bachelor’ and what they would like to see change.
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Peter was the WORST bachelor ever, imagine if they gave us MIKE
Totally agree!! We would of had a completely different season and bachelor nation need to change the way they cast.
Wills from Becca's season would have been a good contender as well I think.
He should've never been the Bachelor ot should've been Mike
Mna Iotb what about Juan Pablo? Lol
Yesssss
their season was one of the best seasons loved how Catherine spoke in this interview wish them a long and happy marriage
Love how well-spoken and open-minded they are. You can always count on Sean and Catherine to be genuine and thoughtful
WOW as a black women I found these perspectives so refreshing. These are fair people thinking for themselves about a topic that is hard to speak about. I love the idea of choosing bachelors/bachelorettes who have dated different races so all the contestants have a fair chance and are not just put on the show as "token" minority characters.
They just can’t have a black lead without bringing up the controversy over racism every time.
Looove Catherine and Sean ~ and their ahh-dorable babies! How cute was the baby hold on to momma’s long braided hair, then make a noise and Catherine giggling in response. Looove that famous giggle! Been a huge fan since their love story was aired years ago! I remember watching and rewatching all the episodes, especially the most moving proposal and Catherine’s love letter to Sean, their most gorgeous wedding ~ really everything I could get my little hands on. lol
I loved the proposal. I won't ever forget Catherine's reaction!
Sean and Catherine’s season were my introduction to the franchise and they remain my favorite bachelor couple ever❤️❤️❤️
I totally agree with them and I do understand where they're coming from..Yes indeed his season of the bachelor is probably the most diversified.
One of my favorite seasons because he was so genuine and he knew what he wanted.
Yes! This! Genuine and mature! This is also what I loved about Rachel’s season.
If only if only. Lol. They cast people to fill stereotypical tropes. There have been black quality men. You can’t justify Colton and Peter. Both not ready. At all.
Yes those 2 are frat boys
Especially when you had someone like Eric or Mike who would have been an objectively better fit for it.
I was upset about peter and colton and also ben! None ready for being husband
While I agree that they should cast Bachelors/Bachelorettes that are open to dating outside their race. To say that casting a black bachelor for the simple fact of being black would be an "injustice" shows he doesn't know what he is talking about. There have been multiple Black contestants that were more than capable of role. They've had Eric from Rachels season, Sienne (the Harvard Graduate) from Aries season, Taysha from Coltons season, Mike from Hannahs season as well as other contestants. I had to stopped watching the Show because it got so frustrating watching white people get picked for the lead role over and over again.
I agree, all those you listed were excellent candidates. I still lobby for #Tayshia2021! However, I think casting for true openness in candidates (not just leads-i.e. cover this earlier in the process) would result in more interracial couples and ease the franchise (and especially the audience) into greater diversity. It’s sad the ratings were so much lower on Rachel’s season; it and Sean Lowe’s were my two favorite seasons! The show needs to evolve,but the audience needs to come along too or it won’t work
I don't think he was saying that there have been no "worthy" black contestants to possibly become leads in the past. I think he was just leaning into the fact that nowadays a lot of people are seemingly pushing for a black bachelor for the sole fact that they're black. And if you know Sean, he has advocated for Marquel Martin (from the Bachelorette Season 10) to be the first black bachelor years ago. So to say that he doesn't know what he's talking about isn't fair and is misinterpreting what he's saying. He isn't discrediting the black contestants in the past, he's simply saying that in general, and from now on, the focus when casting should be on merit over race :)
Can you explain how he “doesn’t know what he’s talking about” back that up with some facts please.
Am I the only one who can't take their eyes off of their baby???? SO CUTE!!!!!
Right now we’re talking about Black lives. I don’t want to take away from that and I haven’t been advocating for Asians as much as I usually do because of this! However, I do want to add in this case specifically that I’d really love to see more Asians!
What he said about casting more Black people is sooooooo valid but they cast even less Asians than they do Blacks! I really hope they diversify their cast as a whole, and not just understand it as casting more Black people only.
As a black person, I totally understand & support your comment. There should be more people of color, whether black, Asian or Hispanic.
I think the big picture to everybody is missing is what racial demographic of people religiously watches that show to get them the ratings and millions of dollars in sponsorships? Does having more black and Asian contestants mean that more people are going to watch? Or is it going to be a disaster as far as ratings? Sometimes, regardless of race and I am black, people need to get out of their feelings and look at the cold hard numbers. Numbers do not have feelings
Melanated SeaStar Rachel Lindsay acknowledges that her season had less views than most and guesses it’s because she’s black and the audience mostly consists of white people. She understands it and, honestly, so do I!
But I wonder what message it’ll send if they continue to mostly cast white people? Especially now when everyone is demanding more diversity.
I just feel like it’ll perpetuate the idea that white people are “better,” the “ideal,” the “most desirable,” etc., which is something a lot of people still believe.
As the white wife of an Asian man, I agree with everything you said. I also agree with the posts about ratings: they were in fact lower on Rachel’s season. (This saddens me greatly. Rachel is at the top of my list for favorite Bachelorette! She knew what she wanted, was very methodical, and came away with the prize: true love.)
I really loved what Catherine said about interviewing candidates (not just the leads) for true openness.This is how you change the system from within. Seeing more interracial couples come out of the franchise would be so wonderful.
I support Claire as Bachelorette; maturity has been lacking for the past several seasons. But for the *next* round... #Tayshia2021 👏👏👏👏
I agree they do not cast as much Indians or Arabs as well
1:47 Sean looking at baby girl!!! SO C U T E
Love sean and catherine! Best couple the bachelor has produced! They are the best! Great people! ❤️❤️❤️
Sean is most open minded bachelor ever
Catherine is beautiful
The problem is the casting system in place. Probability issues lead to same outcome.Too many whites picking just whites. Mixed things up fairly. Have more minorities in the casting system.Pick a black lead that would also pick black contestantant. Or a Asian lead that would pick Asian. Pick a lead that does not have a preference pick from a pool of different minorities. Tired of seeing cast member be 80 percent white and 2 or 3 token minorities.
BEST. COUPLE. best bachelor and BEST pick Catherine
Sean And Catherine are the most successful bachelor couple
Look at little Mia looking soooo adorable.....a doll!
Thank you Mrs. Lauren and Entertainment ET bless up
The truth is that Sean and Catherine are both very open-minded and mature people. Sean was very honest and genuine with the producers when he was asked about “his type of women” and that he was seriously looking for a “wife”, meaning that he put a lot of effort to see through the women’s physical appearances and connect with them on a deeper level in order to pick a good-hearted woman. As for Catherine, you could tell that she was very positive and was comfortably being herself despite all the competition throughout the season. I’m sure there were thoughts that went across her mind about “checking the box” for the producers, but she was proud of who she was and showed her readiness for marriage, which set her apart from the clout chasers and those who weren’t ready to become a wife. Furthermore, the religious factor of both of them being Christians actually helped form a stronger bond. Hopefully, the producers will take their advice on interviewing contestants and delve deeper into their minds to see whether they are actually ready for marriage, which is actually the whole point of the show and that it will allow the Bachelor/Bachelorette to value the contestants’ inner beauty over their physical appearances.
Looks like she had fun and a good experience 👍 I like them and he will always be my favorite Bachelor because he was genuine.
I love this couple. Sean is my favorite bachelor from all the seasons. I also have many "types" that I'm attracted to, but I've always had a thing for white guys with blond hair. 😁
Thé best couple ever in bachelor nation 😍😍😍✨
Love this couple from day one.
The sweetest and funniest couple ever!
Mrs. Catherine Lowe and Mr. Sean Lowe are the best couple in the world.
I love Sean and Catherine !!!
*cough, cough* MIKE JOHNSON! There are PLENTY of contestants that have made it far. and.... Merits?! Really??! So Peter got his role because he effed 3 times in the windmill?!
My thoughts exactly, he’s acting like there were no qualified potential black bachelors like Mike. In fact he was over qualified
Exactly ? Do they even watch the show anymore lol
I think the way he said that made it seem like he was insinuating there weren't already previous contestants w/ merit. He should have said Eric and Mike are perfect examples and we need to continue casting more Black men, Asian men, Latino men so that we have a continously growing pool and his comment would have been *chef's kiss*
@@amysexy774 Agreed. I don't think he's saying there aren't any past POC contestants of merit. He's just saying in general that as the cycle continues (because upon casting a lead of color, one would hope it's not a one and done situation), casting more diverse sets of contestants will allow POC greater opportunities of becoming a lead while also being chosen based on merit vs picking purely for the sake of it.
He’s not out here picking leads. He didn’t choose Peter. IF they went about the process like he said then we would’ve had a black bachelor a long time ago. Y’all are missing the point. And Peter did look good on paper. Pilot, family man, nice guy.
Love this couple!
I am a size 2, so I can't say I speak from experience. But I have students and friends who are not a size 2 or size 4 or size 6, and they don't think they can find love or they deserve love because they are not a size 2. I believe Bachelor Nation needs to branch out and cast leads who are into dating women/men of all sizes and cast contestants that look different than the size-2 women we are used to seeing.
Amen, they gave 13year-old me body dysmorphia and made me think I wasn't worthy of love because my stomach wasn't flat and fit for a string bikini
100% they have a lot to fix in terms of diversification in race as well as body image!
I agree! All the women are beautiful of course, but they are perpetuating the idea that only one body type is beautiful. Would love to see them branch out there!!
My suggestion would be that the next Bachelor/Bachelorette be giving bios of the candidates that don't include any indicators of race or religion. Deep questions and some random fun questions. Let them choose who they would like to be on the show based on that. Maybe throw in a few random candidates for ratings. I think that this would give a more diverse selection. Different ethnicities, different sizes, different ages, etc... Just a thought.
Baby mia is so cute😍😍
Good job Sean. Way to look at a full picture.
Mía Mejía is in love with daddy, talking to him and making eye contact!!
Sean that has already been done Mike J was a perfect candidate
literally. we all wanted mike and they chose peter. so clearly these guys need to be intentional otherwise we're gonna get another white boy from the south who likes country music.
Agreed 💯
I’m glad to see Sean and Catherine still happily married after seven years with their cute daughter Mia
YES SEAN BEST BACHELOR HANDS DOWN
Sean really was one of the best leads.
She is being honest, she didn't think he would pick her!!
Rachael and Bryan were the BEST couple on the Bachelor. What a beautiful couple! Rachael was the BEST Bachelorette! Sean and Catherine were next in line. They are a beautiful couple as well. Congratulations to all of them. When will we see a BLACK Bachelor/Bachelorette?
They did Rach & Brian an injustice on the show because we didn’t see the depths of their relationship. I was sold that she was going to pick Peter and was highly disappointed she didn’t. Made it seem like she was more into Peter than Brain. Happy for them now, you see the real during the aftermath of the show.
@@teeburdtalks They are such a beautiful couple.
Sean & Catherine seem happy with no reservations and enjoyed their experience. Best season so far.
I stan Rachel & Bryan! 🙌❤️
#Tayshia2021
Catherine and Sean are the best couple in Bachelor. Second only Rachel and Brian.
the baby girl Mia look so cute 😘
I honestly don't know how these people leave their lives for 4-8 weeks. You also have to take into account that black people, i feel that, have to work like all the time just to have basics plus. I've been in my current job for 10 years, but i still couldn't leave for weeks at a time. I don't have a trust fund.
I wish they gave us mike
Wong Fu Productions has put out a parody version of The Bachelor called Asian Bachelorette which points out that few cast members are Asian.
Two of them.
Why don’t they just get one person from every nationality then?
Yes I agree. Why are there never any Native Americans on the show? And more Hispanics and Latinos.
They did remember Juan Pablo, everything for him was It’s ok, was the worst bachelor ever
@@ksc743 lol Juan Pablo is Hispanic. Peter is also Hispanic. Both have terrible seasons LOL.
Claire is also Hispanic and is in the *running* for worst bachelorette.
Only 3 in 24 seasons LOL. Pathetic! One from every country sounds like a great idea loool.
This is alarming in that it means that bachelors actively can say they only date in their race on the show. Kind of wild!!
I doubt anyone’s said that. Everyone probably says they’re open to dating outside of their race but not everyone means it.
She’s a person of color? I had no idea! I’m serious.
I think she just found out. 🤭
Right you don't count
@@Ziggums23 She's Filipina, She's been known wdym? Her mom's full Filipina.
I still think Mike would have been perfect. But I disagree with Eric Bigger. He made a big booboo on Bachelor in Paradise. At that point at least I don’t think he was emotionally ready to be the bachelor.
Just have a all poc cast why not
Why is Rachel so invested if she is happy? Why wasn't Eric fought for by her to be it?
Wait for just a second...she is Filipino????
White Father/ German but not in her life
Her mom is.
Italian dad, filipio mom.
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She is part Filipino????
Yes she is part Filipina
Ok now all the sudden we get a black man for the bachelor that's good!I wonder if the man would have said," I prefer black woman only would they have named him the bachelor
Please cast guys ready to be husbands like sean! Also interesting guys. More compatibility dates. why did peter and ben get pick? Doesnt make sense. More diversity is great too
There's about 14% or so African Americans in the bachelor target group as a percent of the population. If every season casts about 30 contestants and 3 to 4 of them are African American, then they are well represented as far as contestants go. I think is more of an issue of making sure the lead will be attracted to the diverse cast and to cast the people of color as leads when they have a chance, for example Mike. I think is a complex issue but to decry racism is unfair, they are clearly trying to achieve representation.
Racism is not it. jmo Also i don't want mike but a blk guy that is new to the show.
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Will you leave Peter alone !!! He is a nice guy.
I saw a news article titled she didn't think her husband would be attracted to her because she's a different race. You look at the picture of them in the article and they both look white. Give me a break.
The woman clearly is not white.. Cmon now.. She's darker than princess Mehgan..
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It is always boring to date only people who look like you unless you don’t want involve other people or you have some prejudice feelings in your heart. My opinion
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The only good couple came out of that franchise
I'm looking forward to seeing Mike as a Bachelor.
They had asked Rachel Lindsay about her types of men she had dated, and she wanted a mixed of men, and didn't pick a black man for her husband. So, the show has been on point on diversity all along, so accusing Bachelor Nation of racism, is wrong and suspect. If they want a black man for the Lead, they should go back on Rachel season, and allow Eric Bigger to have that opportunity, if they wanna be fair. I've seen more adversity on the show, and whatever they're doing, it's working.
Maybe a black man with no connection to the show. A blk man looking for love not to be part of a cult
Yeah. Now they just cast the obligatory 2-3 black people per season who the lead (with rare exceptions like mike and Tayesha) doesn’t seem that interested in and barely ever keeps past the top 12 or so. It’s irritating.
Another person DEAD due to injustice, and here we are ARGUING OVER what was wrong. Lord Jesus!
Cute little cups . .
All the African American Men that have been on that show and seasons Never asked Back as the Bachelors EVER. So I quickly lost interest in the shows seeing the same white things and places. It would be very different for the white production not knowing a thing of them or asked? A Problem on this racist show and production now.. 👎😠👺🤬
I won’t be watching “The Batchelor” nor “The Bachelorette” in the future! 😡
Why?
Amo un desastre 🤔😁
I'm early
"Pick a bachelor based on their merits" 😂 So for 25 seasons, only white men had merit?? For black people (or any person pf colour) to be cast on this show they have to be exceptional. Rachel Lindsey is a lawyer and her father is a judge. Many of the other non black women/men that have been cast on this show were mediocre (in career and personality) but peoole of colour are expected to be exceptional to even be considered. I like Catherine but let's not pretend that she's not racially ambiguous/white passing, that right there is a privilege.
Say that again for the people in the back 🗣. Also if Catherine was full asian instead of half she’d still be most desired. It’s not like asian women aren’t high ranking when it comes to white men.
@Jim Richmond no, her dad is white
Catherine is not white passing lmao anybody can look at her and see she’s got Asian ancestry 😂 I thought she was full Filipino. They have chosen leads because they were white. But if they chose leads based on merit and/or popularity (Mike even though he had that thing with Demi Lovato around the time that they were looking for another bachelor) then we would’ve had a black bachelor and/or bachelorette a long time ago. (Before Rachel)
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there is only one race the human race
Mike should of been the bachelor.
Which minority is she?
Who gives a shit... bachelor was made 4 wyte women.... let em have it 🤣😂