Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Fans of ABC’s hit reality dating competition are in love with Matt James, the show’s first Black lead.

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Clare Crawley is looking for love once again on ABC’s newest season of the hit reality dating show.

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

Incorporating a more racially diverse cast on the reality show is long overdue, and necessary to combat the program’s racial exclusivity.

Kaitlyn Peterson, UCLA

For several of the contestants, being sent home in a limo was the best thing that ever happened to them.

Alison McCarthy, University of New Haven

In addition to being the program’s first African-American lead, Rachel is also the show’s oldest Bachelorette.