ABC Casts Rachel Lindsay As The First Black 'Bachelorette'

 Rachel Lindsay Is 'The Bachelorette'

It has been officially announced that Rachel Lindsay , who currently on Nick Viall's season on The Bachelor will be next woman be 'The Bachelorette' for season 13. She will become the first black woman the The Bachelorette. 

Over the years, the show has been criticized for lack of diversity on the show. The show never had a black Bachelor. All have been Caucasian expect for who was Juan Pablo Galavis.

 Variety reports 

Our insider says the network wanted to wait until after tonight’s episode to announce the news, but famed “Bachelor” blogger Reality Steve leaked the news early. Our source says his report is true. ABC did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment, and the network typically does not weigh in on casting rumors.

However, Twitter reminds ABC that Tiffany 'New York' Pollard was the first black Bachelorette