Breaking Bachelor Nation News!
Production executives for The Bachelor and The Bachelorette were accused of operating an unsuitable work environment.
Claims against Bachelor Nation’s execs:
“A dozen current and former crew members claimed that Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner have run a “toxic” and “hostile” environment.
Last week, Deadline reported, “the majority of production staff were axed.” This “bloodbath” came” as a result of ABC and Warner Bros TV’s decision to pause The Bachelorette.
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Allegedly, “only their ideas are accepted and others are warned to step in line or else be asked to leave.” Both Freeland and Graebner deny these allegations.
Their legal team made a statement. “My clients are well-respected professionals with a long history in this business. They are frankly stunned and saddened by some of the things they are hearing now for the first time.”
The networks are currently looking into complaints it has received. A spokesperson told Deadline, “We take a healthy workplace culture and safe production environment incredibly seriously. In recent years, we’ve made meaningful improvements to our on-set policies and practices. We are committed to continue evolving the way The Bachelor franchise productions operate.” This is an effort to make sure “all employees and cast feel comfortable and heard.”
Good news for Bachelor In Paradise fans!
BiP goes into production later this year with majority of its crew under the leadership of new showrunner Scott Teti. “Paradise has traditionally had different crew members, given that it generally shoots in Mexico.”
‘But, some had already been informed before this that they may not be asked back. That includes Ken Fuchs, who has directed hundreds of hours of The Bachelor franchise.
Warner Bros TV insiders, however, insist that Ken Fuchs, who is directing The Bachelor’s Women Tell All special next month, remains an “active part of the franchise.”
