ABC Casts Matt James As Its First Black Bachelor
The Hollywood Reporter, the 28-year-old real entrepreneur, estate broker, and community organization founder will be the lead in the upcoming 25th season.Many people have been applying that pressure and calling “The Bachelor,” out for their lack of diversity, and it looks like they were finally listening. Matt was originally cast to appear in the upcoming Clare Crawley season of “The Bachelorette,” and for those who are familiar with the show, he is also known as the business partner and best friend of Tyler Cameron.Karey Burke, the ABC Entertainment President said, “Matt has been on our radar since February, when producers first approached him to join Bachelor Nation, as part of Clare’s season.