This season of The Bachelor, its 29th, has proceeded with familiar events leading to the finale. However, behind the scenes, significant issues have emerged as showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner left amid allegations of a toxic work environment. Crew members were reportedly upset after losing their jobs, coinciding with the pause of The Bachelorette, marking a significant break in the series' history. Allegations of poor management included claims that Freeland and Graebner fostered an atmosphere of fear, raising concerns about the overall health of the franchise.
Crew members had plenty to be upset about: Much of the production staff had just found out that they had lost their jobs in the wake of ABC and Warner Bros. TV's February decision to "pause" The Bachelorette.
The exit of showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner seemed to be prompted by a February report in Deadline in which crew members alleged that the show was a toxic work environment.
Employees called Freeland and Graebner "secretive and passive-aggressive" bosses who led with "fear," adding to the toxicity that plagued the production environment.
For the first time in some 15 years, the lady-centered spinoff wouldn't air, which may indicate deeper issues with the franchise.
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