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Rachel Lindsay, 36, couldn’t hold back tears when asked about her friend and fellow Extra correspondent, Cheslie Kryst, who died at the age of 30 by an apparent suicide on Jan. 30, during today’s episode of the news show. The television personality admitted she’s been questioning if she did “enough” for the Miss USA 2019 winner ever since she heard the tragic news and “can’t believe she’s gone.”

Rachel Lindsay, who was the first Black Bachelorette for season 13, was a definite trailblazer for Bachelor Nation, but it wasn’t necessarily an easy ride. Speaking with HollywoodLife on our podcast, the 36-year-old detailed her experience on the show and shared how she felt being a Black woman first as a contestant on season 21 of The Bachelor then as the woman-in-waiting for contestants of her own.

Rachel Lindsay, 36, andBryan Abasolo, 41, couldn’t be more in love! The former Bachelorette opened up to why she thinks that her marriage from season 13 of the hit reality series has lasted for over two years on an interview with The View on Tuesday January 25. She credited her and Bryan focusing on themselves and their love for one another rather than the public eye with why she’s been happily married since the show ended.

Going back before she moves forward for good. Rachel Lindsay gets candid about her time as the Bachelorette in her new book, Miss Me With That: Hot Takes, Helpful Tidbits, and a Few Hard Truths.

For nearly three years now, fans have been dying to know what happened between Rachel Lindsay and Raven Gates. Unfortunately, Rachel is still keeping the tea close to the vest. “When I ended the friendship with Raven, I made an agreement not to speak publicly about what occurred between us,” Rachel writes in her new book, Miss Me With That. “I intend to honor that agreement. Other than to say that I found myself in a situation where I felt the need to protect and remove myself, these are the only details I’m going to provide. This is my business. This is Raven’s business. This is not for anybody else to know. Your curiosity does not trump my integrity.”

Raven Gates, 30, and Adam Gottschalk, 31, have a new addition to their family! The Bachelor in Paradise stars welcomed their first child, a son, in the early hours on Thursday, January 18. Adam announced the exciting news on his Instagram Stories alongside a photo of his baby boy’s footprints.

As always, Bachelor Nation went through a lot of ups and downs this year, but the franchise ended on a high note after a bumpy start to 2021.

Michelle Young wears a neon yellow dress on the red carpet at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday (November 21) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Clearing the air. Rachel Lindsay took a step back from the Bachelor franchise after she was blamed for Chris Harrison’s exit, but she got real about her experience as the first Black lead, the fallout from her controversial interview with the former host and more in a new sit-down.

Kelly Rowland wows in a fun red feathered gown at the premiere of The Harder They Fall held at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on Wednesday night (October 13) in Los Angeles.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAt Thursday night’s 20th anniversary celebration of Eric Eisner’s scholarship program YES for disadvantaged and underserved youth, David Geffen made a surprise $1 million donation, as did Mellody Hobson. Christina Aguilera performed in a sparkly pink dress and former “Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay passed out red roses (natch!) to guests gifting $10,000 donations.

He has her back. Bryan Abasolo fired back at nasty messages aimed at his wife, Rachel Lindsay, following her bombshell Bachelor Nation op-ed and the aftermath of her drama with Chris Harrison.

Bryan Abasolo is gobsmacked by how people treat his wife, “Bachelorette” alum Rachel Lindsay.

Bryan Abasolo is opening up about life with wife Rachel Lindsay.

Rachel Lindsay, 36, is fearlessly speaking out about her disappointments with The Bachelor franchise in a new tell-all op-ed for New York Magazine, and one of them includes their bachelor pick in the 24th season of the show. The former contestant revealed that she was “livid” when she found out Peter Weber was chosen as the leading man on the reality series instead of Mike Johnson. Both men appeared on the 15th season of The Bachelorette but Rachel clearly had her favorite.

After months of controversy over racism allegations against longtime host Chris Harrison, which led to Harrison’s departure from the ABC franchise, the first Black Bachelorette has penned an op-ed in New York magazine. Rachel Lindsay called the piece “an opportunity to tell my story and share my experience with the Bachelor franchise.”

Rachel Lindsay is detailing her rocky relationship with the franchise. In an essay for, the 36-year-old former Bachelorette holds nothing back as she reveals how she went from contestant, to the first Black Bachelorette, to frequent franchise critic.Lindsay first came into Bachelor Nation when she was cast on Nick Viall's season of .

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out.

Speaking her truth. Rachel Lindsay officially ended her contract with Bachelor Nation in April, but now, is sharing exactly what led to that choice.

As it turns out, Chris Harrison isn’t leaving the Bachelor Nation world quite as rich as we thought — nor is he walking away on quite as good terms with the show’s crew!

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentOn Feb. 9, everything changed for Chris Harrison.

Chris Harrison has been ousted from The Bachelor franchise, and Rachel Lindsay has something to say about it!

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out.

Former "Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay spoke out following the departure of longtime host Chris Harrison.  On Tuesday, the franchise’s host since 2002 confirmed he will not return to helm any of the upcoming "Bachelor" shows.The news comes following a controversy about racism that rocked the previous season and saw Harrison take a step back from the show after receiving backlash for an interview he did with Lindsay at the time.  On "Extra" Tuesday, Lindsay spoke with co-host Billy Bush about the

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out after Chris Harrison's franchise exit. The 36-year-old former Bachelorettebroke her silence on the TV host's departure, expressing that she was not expecting him to leave the longtime-running hit shows.«I gotta say, I am [shocked].

Fans hoping for Chris Harrison to return to The Bachelor were likely concerned when the longtime host hired lawyer Bryan J. Freedman amid the fallout from his controversial interview with Rachel Lindsay.

Rachel Lindsay got candid about how her season of The Bachelorette influenced her being labeled as the “angry Black female” — and it involves disgraced host, Chris Harrison.

Not holding back! Rachel Lindsay got honest about how her season of The Bachelorette played a role in her being labeled “an angry black female” — and revealed how Chris Harrison was involved.

Jason Tartick and Dean Unglert are revealing what they were offered by ABC to participate in The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.

Rachel Lindsay spilled some hot  tea during her appearance on Showtime's  on Sunday night. When comedian Ziwe Fumudoh asked Lindsay if she faced any backlash for ending up with a white suitor during her season, a move that the other Black leads followed as well, the reality star admitted it was something she was worried about.«I think I got a little bit more grace because I was the first and people were just excited that a person of color was in this role,» she said.