The first Black EP of 'The Bachelor' is missing from the credits?

As Jenn Tran, the first Asian lead on "The Bachelorette," begins her romantic quest, one of "The Bachelor's" most prominent people of color, Jodi Baskerville (the franchise's first Black EP), is MIA.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 15, 2024 'The Bachelor' tapped its first Black EP in 2021. Why is she missing from the credits? Executive producer Jodi Baskerville was elevated in the wake of Matt James' disastrous season. But she's absent from the credits on the new season of "The Bachelorette." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' bad girl who battled cancer for years, dies at 53 Shannen Doherty, the illustrious '90s bad girl who starred in primetime soaps "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed," has died after a long cancer battle. SHARE       READ MORE Behind the spectacular collapse of the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting prosecution The judge in the Baldwin involuntary manslaughter case dismissed the criminal charge after discovering the extent of an alleged effort to conceal potential evidence. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76 Richard Simmons, the colorful fitness guru who turned aerobic dancing and positive energy into decades of fame, died Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Times. SHARE       READ MORE Neon's 'Longlegs' scaring up strong box office as big-budget 'Fly Me to the Moon' struggles "Fly Me to the Moon," a romantic comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, cost Apple $100 million to make. SHARE       READ MORE Ruth Westheimer, known for frank, funny advice on everything from orgasms to menage a trois, dies at 96 Ruth Westheimer, who as Dr. Ruth enlightened and entertained audiences by tackling topics from multiple orgasms to menage a trois, has died at age 96. SHARE       READ MORE Bill Viola, pioneer video artist who explored nature of human consciousness, dies at 73 Artist Bill Viola, whose pioneering work with video since the 1970s opened the door to what would become a major artform internationally, has died. He was 73. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW