Clare Crawley now has a fresh batch of 42 men for her Bachelorette season, most of whom are in their 30s

Entertainment Weekly

Clare's first batch, announced in March, included 21 men in their 20s, eight in their 30s and a 42-year-old suitor. Some criticized the casting as way too young and immature for Clare, who at 39 is the oldest Bachelorette. The pandemic gave producers time to recast Clare's season. Of her new batch of men, 26 of the 42 are 30 and older, including one her own age and a lone 40-year-old suitor. Producers wouldn't say why they went from 32 to 42 men. "I highly doubt all 42 men will exit the limo on night one," says EW's Kristen Baldwin. "It's more likely that producers are starting with a larger than necessary batch, as per usual, just in case someone decides to leave or is disqualified due to the discovery of past terrible behavior or, you know, they test positive for the 'rona."