Grimly, the conspicuously lower ratings during Rachel Lindsay's season of The Bachelorette were just a portent of things to come.
In the past few years, Rachel has been insulted, targeted by hate campaigns, and blamed for all that is wrong with the world.
Rachel Lindsay is not about to do any victory laps.
She knows better than that.
Rachel Lindsay is free.
The former Bachelorette lead is no longer constrained by any contract with ABC, having ended her relationship with the network this past April.
Rachel Lindsay is at it again.
The former Bachelorette, who was the first Black woman to lead this franchise back in 2017, appeared on comedian Ziwe Fumudoh's new variety show on Monday.
It is the end of an era for the Bachelor franchise.
Rachel Lindsay has been a powerful voice among the Bachelor Fam, helping to herald long overdue changes.
Rachel Lindsay is here to keep it real.
She's here to not beat around a single bush.
You didn't think Rachel Lindsay would have nothing to say about how The Bachelor Season 25 ended, did you?
The first-ever Black lead of The Bachelorette was front and center over the past several weeks, having been the person to interview Chris Harrison in February... back when he stuck his foot way deep into his mouth when asked about Rachael Kirkconnell.
This week's episode of The Bachelor showed Matt James in a painful talk with his father.
Matt's emotional sit-down with his father included tears more than once as he spoke about a lifetime of hurt feelings.
Great news, Rachel Lindsay fans!
Our girl is back on social media!
Yes, you guys, Rachel Lindsay is willing to forgive.
But that doesn't mean the podcast host and former reality star thinks The Bachelor franchise can afford to forget all that's recently transpired.
Rachel Lindsay is not on social media at the moment.
But this doesn't mean the former Bachelorette is unable to speak her mind.
Rachael Kirkconnell has admittedly done some racist stuff.
Rachel Lindsay has loudly called Rachael Kirkconnell out for her racist past.
Rachel Lindsay has left social media.
The former Bachelorette -- who has played a prominent role in the ongoing franchise scandal centered around suitor Rachael Kirkconnell, host Chris Harrison and the topic of race -- deleted her Instagram entirely late last week.
If you're a fan of The Bachelor, we probably don't need to tell you these are very strange times for the longtime ABC ratings stalwart.
For nearly 20 years, the franchise has thrived on predictability:
Rachel Lindsay is facing a lot of vitriol from furious "fans" after her recent clash with Chris Harrison.
For years, Rachel has correctly called out racism when she sees it. She is doing it again.
On Monday night, Matt James sent home four women and settled on the remaining suitors with whom he'll be going on upcoming hometown dates.
He often conferred during the episode with host Chris Harrison.
If you've been following news of Matt James' season of The Bachelor, then you know that some of the most intense drama has been happening off camera.
As Matt and his remaining contestants enter the homestretch, there are growing concerns about the past behavior of one of the women.
Dale Moss claims that none of the rumors about him, accusing him of being a cheating fame-chaser, are true.
He says that he feels "f--king rocked" by the breakup with Clare Crawley.
Rachel Lindsay is once again making her voice heard when it comes to The Bachelorette.
And said voice remains very negative these days.
