The Bachelor franchise taps its first Black executive producer

Variety

Jodi Baskerville, who has worked on The Bachelor franchise for 10 years, has been promoted to executive producer, staring with Season 18 of The Bachelorette. "Baskerville’s promotion is a major step forward for the franchise," says Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister.  "The hit dating series, which premiered in 2002 and featured predominately white casts since its launch, has been criticized for its lack of diversity on camera and behind the scenes. But, over the past few years, The Bachelor franchise has focused its efforts on increasing representation, both on and off screen."