tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164824657461407232.post6623836745149813146..comments2023-09-13T06:52:12.060-07:00Comments on TV Criticism 2014: The Final Rose Has Zero DiversityMishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778861458627181101noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164824657461407232.post-21545440908730371222014-03-26T10:45:01.771-07:002014-03-26T10:45:01.771-07:00I think this is an interesting take on the demogra...I think this is an interesting take on the demographics the producers of the Bachelor and ABC are appealing to. I have never even thought about the fact that the bachelor is always about heterosexual couples. Nationally broadcasted TV networks do have to be more universal in order to appeal to the largest audience, but it seems like a show like the bachelor already has a very selective audience it is targeting. I agree with you that networks like ABC would be taking a risk to diversify the show with a gay or lesbian person, but this might be a worthwhile idea. From my perspective, the audience that the bachelor targets its typically young women who watch the show out of pure entertainment and the attracting to the unrealistic romantic fantasies. While taking the risk to change the sexual orientation of the bachelor or bachelorette might turn away some viewers, it also has the potential to broaden their audience to the gay community. By making shows like the bachelor more diverse, networks like ABC may also be more appealing to viewers because of their acceptance to this idea and the risk they take. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042685821793596625noreply@blogger.com