The inclusion of different kinds of contestants and storylines is exciting for viewers that may not have felt represented by the show in the past, and host Chris Harrison seems excited by the diversity. Harrison recently sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , and he said that the long-running ABC is a reflection of society.
"The point of all social issues and raising the level of debate in our country is that you will see more and more of thatwhatever your cause is, youll see it represented in the workplace, on television, in politics," he said. "I always say The Bachelor doesnt create and drive social issues. Were a microcosm of whats happening in the world. Were all evolving and getting more intelligent, and our eyes are opening in a lot of ways."
However, Harrison was a bit vague when he was asked if the show would be open to having a LGBTQ+ lead: "Im not going to say were changing the worldits an entertainment show, so lets stay in our lane a little bit. But I am proud of the fact that we arent afraid of these social issues and are pushing these issues a little bit, and hopefully we do our part in raising the level of debate. And like society, our show will continue to evolve as well."
So basically, maybe they will, and maybe they won't.
The show is also currently looking for its next lead for The Bachelor , and many fans are hoping it'll be Mike Johnson. Johnson would be the show's first black Bachelor, but Harrison says that ABC will see how Johnson does on Paradise first before making they make their decision (#PrayforMike).
