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‘The Bachelor’ Franchise Has Made Changes, but Not the Ones That Matter

Time and time again, the franchise has proven that it cannot change its toxic, white, heterosexual and Christian messaging.…

August 8, 2022

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‘The Bachelorette’ Still Lacks Proper Asian American Representation

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

In its nearly 20-year run, ABC’s reality dating show again falls short on Asian American representation in its upcoming summer season.…

June 26, 2022

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Matt James Has Made a Good First Impression on ‘The Bachelor’ Season 25

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.…

January 18, 2021

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‘The Bachelorette’ Finale: Tayshia Adams Saves Season 16

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

ABC's hit reality dating show was rescued from Clare Crawley's poor fan reception by a new star.…

December 29, 2020

Illustration of a hand wrapped in thorns that are being placed by other hands, to represent the negative stereotypes of the Bachelorette series.

Does ‘The Bachelorette’ Empower Women or Does It Reinforce Stereotypes?

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Is the popular dating show uplifting its female contestants? Or is it promoting toxicity and codependency?…

November 18, 2020

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Will Clare Replace Peter Weber as the Most Hated in Bachelor Nation?

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Peter Weber holds the title for least favorite 'Bachelor' contestant, but the current bachelorette might steal his number-one spot.…

November 3, 2020

‘The Bachelorette’ Premiere Asks If the Fifth Time Is the Charm

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.…

October 24, 2020

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‘Listen to Your Heart’ Provides a Musical Update to the ‘Bachelor’ Series

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

The latest iteration of the long-running reality show franchise mixes song and romance. …

May 28, 2020

‘Too Hot to Handle’ Is A Dating Show That Actually Shows Personal Growth

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

On the surface, this dating program sounds like your typical reality show fare, but if you dig a little deeper, you'll see the contestants actually develop as people.…

April 30, 2020

Life Goes On for Peter Weber and ‘The Bachelor’ Final Four

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The latest season of the long-running reality series may be over, but life for its star and the top four contestants continues.…

April 15, 2020

Has the Show ‘Love Is Blind’ Put the Final Nail in Love’s Coffin?

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Is dating on a show any different than dating on an app?…

February 29, 2020

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5 Most Shocking Moments on This Season’s ‘The Bachelor’

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

This popular ABC TV show has reached its 24th season, and, despite its long run, the series still has moments that leaves fans completely astounded.…

February 18, 2020

Pete Weber from latest season of The Bachelor

This Season of ‘The Bachelor’ Is Unbelievably, Unsustainably Dramatic

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Every new season comes with a brand new set of conflicts and opportunities for sabotage. This time, it might be too much to take.…

February 13, 2020

What’s Going to Happen in Season 24 of ‘The Bachelor’?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Pilot Pete is already shirtless hosing down a plane, and no one is upset about it.…

January 2, 2020

Where Are ‘The Bachelorette’ Winners Hannah Brown and Jed Wyatt Now?

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The new season of 'The Bachelor' is just a few weeks away, so it's time to dig up dirt on everyone else.…

December 16, 2019

An Update on the Couples of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Months After Leaving Paradise

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Some couples remain strong, others will break up or agree to just remain friends. Who will stand the test of time?…

November 10, 2019

A Review of Season 15 of ‘The Bachelorette’ so Far

Lauren Do, Davidson College

Finding love is never that easy.…

July 9, 2019

‘Double Shot At Love’ Is The New ‘Bachelor,’ But Better

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

Gym, tan, love…

May 2, 2019

"Dating Around" gives reality dating shows a fresh perspective. (Image via The Ringer)

‘Dating Around’ Offers a Fresh Take on Reality Dating Shows

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

It puts 'The Bachelor' to shame.…

February 28, 2019

You’ve Heard of #NotMyPresident, Now Get Ready For #NotMyBachelor

Cameron Andersen, New York University

If Colton Underwood were a superhero, he'd be Super Yawn.…

September 5, 2018

‘The Bachelorette’ Contestants, Ranked by Their Pick-up Lines

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Physical attractiveness is important, sure, but a string of dumb words can really take the shine off a guy's six-pack.…

June 12, 2018

6 Hits and Misses From the Bachelor Winter Games

Ana Greening, Texas State University

Does combining winter sports, drama and a group of young contestants equal love in 'The Bachelor Winter Games'? …

March 5, 2018

The First African-American ‘Bachelorette,’ Rachel Lindsay, Has All Eyes on Her

Emily Daniel, Colgate University

Adding racial issues to a show already abundant in drama means Rachel must toe the line between entertainment and inspiration.…

June 10, 2017

How to Watch ‘The Bachelor’ Without Feeling Like Trash

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

It's easier than you think.…

February 4, 2017

Why ‘The Bachelor’ Is Terrible but I Will Never Stop Watching It

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Judge me.…

February 3, 2017

Stop and Re-Examine the Roses: A Cheatsheet for ‘The Bachelor’

Anne Ertle, John Carroll UniversityandGuest Contributor

Episodes 1-12 of every 'Bachelor' follow a subtle, but completely uniform pattern, and I've decoded it.…

January 11, 2016

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