The Bachelorette for season 16 would be Clare Crawley, a popular contestant during Juan Pablo Galavis’ season of The bachelor who finished it after the final two. Still days after shooting, however, Clare left the show after falling in love with rival Dale Moss. Now insiders say they need to “zip” it and play by ABC’s rules if they want to see their $ 250k fee.
Producers ‘The Bachelorette’ are scrambling to save the season
According to Life & Style, filming season 16 of The Bachelorette has been difficult enough during the COVID-19 pandemic. But when Clare decided to stop the show after just 12 days, it made things even worse.
Manufacturers replace Clare with Clare Bachelor in Paradise participant Tayshia Adams, but an insider says filming has been one big ‘sh * t show’.
“Producers are trying to find a way to save this season The Bachelorette now that Clare is out. Everyone on set thinks it’s a big joke, ”expected an insider. “The participants do not know what is happening, the producers do not know what to do … The boys do not know what to do, but laugh, they feel like they are round.”
Another source added that Clare made the crew ‘blindside’ with their sudden decision to start filming after just 12 days. According to her, she “refused to come out of her room” to film with the other participants after they “fell in love” with Dale.
Participants remain positive despite the surprise change
Now that Clare is reportedly dealing with Dale, Tayshia has taken the lead in season 16 of The Bachelorette. The insider explained that the plan is to “match” Tayshia with the remaining competitors left behind after Clare’s departure.
The remaining men are “just happy to get another chance at love,” the source said. Producers “like the element of surprise” that the change has given the season. They also hope that the drama will attract more interest for viewers when The Bachelorette airs.
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This season it will look completely different from what fans are used to. Due to the pandemic, there will be no trips to exotic locations. Instead, the cast and crew are isolated at La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, California, and that’s where they record all season.
Before entering the filming bubble, everyone in the cast and crew was quarantined for ten days. They are also tested every four days for COVID-19, so there are no rules for participants when it comes to physical contact.
Clare Crawley could still get a six-figure payment from ‘The Bachelorette’
Despite the fact that they apparently stopped filming, Clare can still get a salary from ABC. However, she has to play by the rules of the network if that is going to happen.
According to OK! Magazine, Clare and Dale are “whisked away” to a “private home.” They are required to stay there until season 16 airs.
‘So far, everything is kept a mystery. That’s why we haven’t seen or heard from Clare for weeks, “the insider explained.” When you sign up to be on the show, you sign your rights away on the network. “The $ 250,000 fee wants to wait until she agrees, she has to play by ABC rules. That means zip it.”
The source added that ABC has made it clear to Clare that if she or Dale wants to be considered Dance with the stars – like any other future ABC project – then they will do “what they are told.”
ABC has not yet announced the premiere date for season 16 of The Bachelorette.
