The Bachelor fans say they will stop supporting the show if Nate Mitchell is selected as the new lead. Viewers have seen Nate as a contestant on The Bachelorette. Gabby Windey was the co-lead in season 19 when she developed feelings for Nate. Nate opened up about his daughter, which allowed the two to get closer. However, the couple was not able to move forward as Gabby felt that the two had different priorities at the time. She told Nate that she was not ready to be a stepmother.
While Nate seemed to have the support of fans, he quickly lost that when people from Nate’s past came forward with their experiences. Viewers learned that Nate was not what they expected. It was revealed that Nate had cheated on his previous girlfriend before joining The Bachelorette. Fans were also shocked when they learned that Nate did not tell his former girlfriend about his daughter. It is assumed that Nate does not like to open up about his daughter, as she was kept a secret.
Fans were not impressed by Nate and do not want him to be the next lead in The Bachelor. According to a Reddit thread created by @joshpascale011, viewers feel that the show needs to be more inclusive when selecting leads. The post indicates that people of color are usually chosen if they are packaged in a presentable way and fit the political views that align with their fan base. The creator of the post wants people to understand that different beliefs and experiences need to be showcased to create more diversity.
A lot of viewers responded to this post with support. Many feel that there are other contestants who would make great leads if they were given the chance; however, they are overlooked as they do not fit the image that The Bachelor wants to portray. Others believe that Nate needs to apologize for his actions as he may have made mistakes in the past. Nate’s previous behaviors seem to be upsetting, as viewers are not supportive of the cheating in his past. Many also feel that his political views are not inclusive. People do not want to see Nate be rewarded for his poor behavior. Some feel that the show does not have leads that are ready for marriage, which causes the show to seem pointless.
It is important to be inclusive in media and to showcase individuals with diverse perspectives. Fans are tired of watching people of color be overlooked and have difficulty due to their beliefs and appearance. Viewers of The Bachelor want their perspectives to be considered when choosing leads for future seasons.
Source: @joshpascale011/Reddit