Matt James made history during his premiere episode as the first black lead on ABC’s “The Bachelor” on Monday.
Prior to his debut, James sat down with people to discuss his ultimate goal as a role model for the black community on the show.
He said, “I hope that being in this position will pave the way for people like me to come here and make it normal.” “‘Oh Matt was a great bachelor.’ It doesn’t have to be, ‘Oh, he was a great black bachelor.’
Season 25 had a conversation with 28-year-old real estate broker Chris Harrison about what to expect from the show and the pressure that felt like a historic historical part of a long-running reality series.
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“My mom is white and my dad is black, and I feel like it was like being the product of an interracial marriage.” Matt told Chris (by the people). “And it’s tough because you’ve met people who have a definite opinion, old-school ideas on what a relationship is and how love feels. And you’ve met people who encourage you to find love.” Then you find people who are happy to end up with a special person, a special person of a certain race. “
‘The Bachelor’ season 25 star Matt James began to become the show’s first black lead.
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He added: “This is the same thing that kept me up at night. It’s like, I don’t want to chase black people, I don’t want to chase white people, but I’m both of them. You know what I mean. ? That’s it, how can I make everyone happy? “
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After a peep talk from the host, who instructed him to draw from the heart and not let the weight of responsibility grow in the way of finding love, it was time to meet the 32 women James was fighting for his affection this season.
Many women noted that he made history on the show, including 28-year-old Che Chelsea, who said he hoped to be the show’s first black couple.
During her time with Christine, she asked him about the weight of responsibility he faces this season, in which he echoed the same feelings he shared with Harrison.
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‘The Bachelor’ started a new lead in season 25.
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“I feel a load of responsibility,” James admitted. “But in that, my experience doesn’t seem to be everyone’s experience. I can only go on the things I have experienced and bring my truth to life and I try my best to represent who I am and how I grew up. I can do it. “
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The former college league football player made a strong start, joining several women and eventually sending eight home.
