Bachelor 25 - Matt James - Media SM - Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

@chasus71 it would have made a whole lot of difference.. in the court of public opinion, timing is very important.. she would still have haters but her statement would ve converted some haters and created more allies at the onset

I doubt Rachel will comment on any of the accusations. If she's the F1 I think she'll address it after the FRC airs.

They need shock value at the ATFR and will be asking her directly then. JMO's

GuardianAngel wrote:I doubt Rachel will comment on any of the accusations. If she's the F1 I think she'll address it after the FRC airs.

They need shock value at the ATFR and will be asking her directly then. JMO's

Good point, I never thought of that. The shows loves press no matter good or bad, unfortunately sometimes. JMO.

I read an article, yesterday I think, that Rachael really wants to make a statement about her SM activity but is being prevented by the show from doing so at this time.

Some of her activity is likely from ignorance but the one that got me was her using the darkest skin angel emoji on a post/tweet. I saw it on Reddit. I have similar coloring to Rachael, fair skin and dark hair, and there is just never a reason why anyone who is white would use the darkest skin emoji and it would not happen by accident.

Eta: I’m all for giving people the benefit of the doubt and extending grace but it’s important to still call a spade a spade. jmo

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-the-ben-and-ashley-28165481/episode/almost-famous-in-depth-matt-james-77144501/

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/off-the-vine-with/grape-therapy-matt-james-ec7gJSaz60X/

Does it seem to anyone else that Matt has hit up more podcasts and interviews than in recent episodes? Almost feel that tptb are trying to keep him relevant, esp in light of all the hated drama this season.

@Norcalgal Absolutely! It’s been a real turn off for sure! It’s been horrible to watch.

IMO Rachael would be foolish to talk about her prior social media activity unless she's being guided by a PR professional. Probably most of the show's fans don't know about it anyway.

Matt will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show on 2/12.

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I just came across a new thread on Reddit about Rachael going in 2018 to an “Old South” Antebellum Plantation-themed ball in college sponsored by a fraternity which has some truly questionable ties. There are pics. These plantation-themed balls are banned at some schools because they are so obviously racist. Any glorification of plantations, where slavery of black people happened, is wrong. If I’m understanding correctly the balls actually take place at the plantations. Please correct me if that last part is wrong.

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