Did Clare Crawley Know Her 'Bachelorette' Contestant Matt James Was Becoming 'The Bachelor'?

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores, pharmacies and other settings.A government source with knowledge of the plan told The Canadian Press that Health Minister Christine Elliott will announce more details on Wednesday.The source said there will be a limit of one box of five tests per household per visit, though some stores might have different processes.Ontario provided free rapid antigen test kits at malls and liquor stores in December ahead of the holidays.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police confirmed the arrest of the main suspect wanted in connection with the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver on the 27th of January opposite the Panadura Base Hospital.Sri Lanka Police said 8 grams of heroin was seized from the possession of the 32-year-old suspect from Kuruppumulla on Tuesday (8) night.Detectives are planning on obtaining a detention order to detain and interrogate the suspect, after producing him to the Panadura Magistrate’s Court.Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8) also arrested a 51-year-old man in connection to the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver in Panadura, on the 27th of January 2022.The suspect was identified as the assistant to the ambulance driver who was the main target of the shooters.On Independence Day (4), the Kalutara Crimes Division arrested the ambulance driver who was the target of gunmen in Panadura.Sri Lanka Police said the ambulance driver was transferring an expectant mother to the Panadura Hospital when several people chased after him on four motorcycles and opened fire at him.However, the weapon used by the gunman had jammed.Police said the ambulance driver was arrested after it was revealed that he was transporting Heroin at the time of the incident.According to Police, the person who was driving the motorcycle and the person who assisted in the shooting were also arrested.The assistant to the ambulance driver had confessed to police that the ambulance was used to transport drugs on several occasions.In addition, another man was arrested from Panadura on Tuesday (8) for spying on the ambulance driver.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Wednesday (9) ordered to release of a Church worker, who was detained over the discovery of a hand grenade from All Saint’s Church in Borella.On the 2nd of February, the Additional Magistrate ordered to release of three other workers connected to the incident.Accordingly, all four church workers who were arrested and detained over the incident, have been released.Sri Lanka’s Attorney General had recommended that they be released given the fact that they were not involved in the incident.A week ago, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court that it was revealed that the three other workers were not connected to the incident in any way, and the Attorney General had advised to release them.

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ANI reported. AIIMS Medical Superintendent DK Sharma in a letter today said in accordance with current ICMT's national guidelines, it has been decided to discontinue routine Covid-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalisations (regular as well as daycare) and also prior to any minor or major surgical or interventional or non-interventional procedures and imaging in clinically asymptomatic patients.AIIMS, Delhi announces to discontinue routine COVID-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalization and surgeries pic.twitter.com/R0wjcSdaFl

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Phillip Schofield has returned to This Morning after testing positive for coronavirus. The 59-year-old presenter had been forced to skip hosting This Morning and Dancing on Ice and admitted he was "bored out of his brain" while locked away in his home after testing positive for Covid seven days in a row.

Canada’s Meryeta O’Dine won the bronze medal in her Olympic debut at the Beijing Winter Games in women’s snowboard cross Wednesday.

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A review is set to be launched after four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses of more than twice the approved amount.

A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week.Today (February 9), the show’s production team announced that the premiere of A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week, attributing the delay to stricter COVID-19 protocols on the show’s set. The show will now premiere on February 28.“We have decided to inevitably postpone the first broadcast of A Business Proposal for a week due to COVID-19 in order to change the filming schedule and secure a safe production environment,” a representative from the show said, per Sports Chosun and translated by Soompi.“The first broadcast date has been changed from February 21 to February 28,” the representative added.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The EU has urged Sri Lanka to continue reducing the use of the PTA, and to undertake further practical and administrative steps to release on bail those detained under the PTA without charges.The European Union (EU) and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka held their 24th meeting of the Joint Commission on 8th February 2022 in Brussels.During the meeting, Sri Lanka reiterated its objective to achieve measurable, tangible, and verifiable results on the ground in meeting its commitments.In this context, the EU welcomed the submission by the Government of Sri Lanka of amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - A juror in the Scott Peterson trial has been offered immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.Richelle Nice was Juror 7 in the trial that ended with Peterson's conviction for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. However, Peterson's attorney said Nice was guilty of juror misconduct because she failed to reveal during the jury selection that she had been beaten by a boyfriend while she was pregnant. He said Peterson deserves a new trial.The offer to Nice will come before she testifies at a Feb.

Convicted rapist and murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching coronavirus in prison with reports suggesting he is "suffering badly".

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

Clare Crawley will soon start filming her postponed season of The Bachelorette in a 'bubble' located away from the familiar mansion, according to an ABC executive.Matt James, 28, who was recently announced as the first black star of The Bachelor will hopefully begin filming by the end of September, said Rob Mills, vice president of alternative programming during an interview Wednesday with Ryan Seacrest, 45.'Here's what were going to do: For Clare's season, which is going to come first, that's going to shoot in about a month,' Rob said. 'Everybody is going to be at one location.

Production on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette is still moving forward full steam ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as you might expect, things are going to look very different this time around!

Mondays is becoming Tuesdays. Though Clare Crawley's season of the ABC dating show has yet to start up production again amid the coronavirus pandemic, the network has set an air day. The 2020-2021 primetime schedule ABC released on Wednesday notably doesn't include premiere dates (as production details are still being worked out for many series), but does list what will air when… as soon as the network actually has content to air. In addition to also gets a new day, moving into 's old time slot.

Former "Bachelor in Paradise" star DeMario Jackson has a warning for Matt James, who was recently announced as the ABC show's first black male lead. Jackson, who was previously accused of sexual assault following an incident that occurred with former co-star Corrine Olympios on "Bachelor in Paradise," said he believes James will face heavy scrutiny for his dating choices when the show airs next year.

Although ABC made history by announcing Matt James as the first Black male lead of The Bachelor, the bold move hasn’t stopped fans and critics alike from calling out deep-seated diversity issues still present within the franchise.

The Bachelor just announced its first ever African American male lead Matt James on June 12 but that didn’t stop former casting producer Jazzy Collins from speaking out against the show’s previous behavior and lack of diversity. Jazzy, who was also casting producer on The Bachelorette, took to Instagram on the same day as the announcement to post an open letter about her experience working on the two shows and revealed that she was being “hit with microaggressions” and labeled as “aggressive” when trying to bring up the show’s issues with race. She tagged the official Bachelor and Bachelorette Instagram accounts in the caption for the post as well as the shows’ network, ABC.

A former casting producer for The Bachelor says that women wearing traditionally Black hairstyles like 'afros, braids, [or] locs' were considered 'too Black' to be contestants on the ABC dating show.Jazzy Collins called out the reality competition and its spin-offs for their lack of diversity via an open letter shared on social media Saturday.Collins, a Black woman, took the show to task, saying they 'only cast the token Black person, Asian person, or Latinx person to satisfy what you believe to be the needs of the viewers.'Her comments come after it was announced Matt James would be the next Bachelor, making him the first Black man to take the spot in the show's 25 seasons.

Matt James headed to the track field to work on his Bachelor body after being named the franchise's first black lead in it's 18 year history.The former football pro, 28, was spotted getting in his daily quarantine workout in Jupiter, Florida on Sunday, just a few days after the big announcement was made.Matt worked on his arm strength and agility as he completed several push-ups, followed by a few leaps across the astroturf.

Matt James has been spotted for the first time since it was revealed he would be the very first Black lead on The Bachelor, on June 12. The hunky 28-year-old spent a day on the water with his best friend, Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron, and a gal pal. The trio took their boat out for a spin in Jupiter, Florida on June 12 and Matt looked just as dashing as ever! He rocked a grey, red and black color-blocked hoodie with short blue swimming trunks and a camouflage bucket hat.

He has been named the new Bachelor.And Matt James was seen palling around in Florida this Friday with another franchise star and his close friend, Bachelorette hunk Tyler Cameron.Matt, 28, and Tyler, 27, were accompanied by a blonde female pal as they relaxed on the grass by the sea and then took a boating trip. Having a ball:Matt James was seen palling around in Florida this Friday with another franchise star and his close friend, Bachelorette hunk Tyler CameronFor his latest outing Matt looked dashing as ever, pulling on a color-block hoodie and a pair of high cut checked blue swim trunks.The dashing reality star warded off the Florida rays with a camouflage hat as well as a gleaming pair of blue sunglasses.

So many ABC viewers went to bat to get Mike Johnson selected as the season 25 Bachelor. While former Bachelorette Hannah Brown‘s contestant didn’t get the title, Mike is thrilled that the show has finally cast a Black lead, even if the honor didn’t go to him. ABC on June 12 named Matt James as the latest hunk to go searching for love on the show. Rachel Lindsay — who as season 13’s Bachelorette had been the only Black lead in the franchise — had lobbied hard for Mike, publicly saying that he “checked every box” for what the show is looking for in a leading man. But Mike is just happy that the franchise’s network and producers are “listening” to fans about diversity.

The "Bachelor" franchise made history with the announcement of its first black male lead. The ABC dating show announced on Friday that Matt James, 28, will be the star of the show's upcoming 25th season.The decision comes amid an overwhelming amount of backlash the franchise has received from its former contestants in recent weeks for its yearslong lack of diversity.

Finally, some progress is being made within the Bachelor franchise.  After 40 seasons, 18 years, one Black Bachelorette, many tweets, many podcasts, many articles, and a petition nearing 90,000 signatures, ABC announced that Matt James has been cast as the first Black Bachelor.  The move is an interesting one for multiple reasons. Normally, Bachelor leads are chosen from the contestants of the most recent or at least a previous season, and normally, they're chosen after the most recent season of The Bachelorette.

big announcement on Friday: Matt James was named as the star of season 25 and the show's first-ever black lead. The reveal, which was made on, is the first time in 12 years that a Bachelor has been cast without previously appearing on a season of. Notably, James was supposed to be a contestant on Clare Crawley's cycle of the reality dating show, but production was halted due to coronavirus concerns on March 13, just before she met her suitors at the Bachelor mansion. This left the franchise in an unprecedented position, having to reconfigure schedules for all of its shows.

Yes, ABC has its next Bachelor star lined up with Matt James, but that doesn't mean Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette isn't happening. Clare was announced as the next star of the franchise in early March.

It's been a long time coming: The Bachelor has cast its first Black male lead with Matt James. Matt will hand out the roses in 2021 as the franchise's first-ever Black male lead in season 25.

NEW YORK – ABC has named Matt James, its first black “Bachelor” to lead the network's long-running dating competition show. The casting was announced Friday on “Good Morning America.”James, a 28-year-old from North Carolina, was originally chosen to compete for Clare Crawley's affection on “The Bachelorette,” but filming was scrapped in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tyler Cameron couldn't be more excited for his best friend, Matt James, to find love. The 28-year-old research analyst became the franchise's first-ever black lead on Thursday.

Tyler Cameron couldn't be more excited for his best friend, Matt James, to find love. The 28-year-old research analyst became the franchise's first-ever black lead on Thursday.

@GMA: The new @BachelorABC is Matt James. Season 25 of “The Bachelor” is scheduled to premiere in 2021.

Fans of The Bachelor were hit with big news on the morning of June 12: Matt James will lead the show’s 25th season! He is also set to make a name for himself as the first Black bachelor in the franchise’s history. The 28-year-old has proved popular among Bachelor Nation, off the back of his friendship with former contestant Tyler Cameron, however some fans are wondering why Mike Johnson, 31, wasn’t picked instead.

The bosses of popular U.S. dating show The Bachelor have picked their first black hunk to lead the new season.

And with that, The Bachelor just made a little bit of history!

LOS ANGELES - "The Bachelor" has officially cast its first-ever black lead contestant.The ABC show announced on Friday that Matt James, 28, will be the star of the show's upcoming 25th season. The decision comes amid an overwhelming amount of backlash the franchise has received from its former contestants in recent weeks for its years-long lack of diversity.James appeared on "Good Morning America" for the announcement in addition to the show confirming the news on its official social media accounts.Matt James, 28, will be the star of the show's upcoming 25th season.

The Bachelor has its first Black lead in Matt James. But there's more to be done, according to The Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay.

Matt James has been announced as the new star of The Bachelor! The ABC series shared the news with fans on Friday, making James the first Black male lead on the series. James was originally cast on Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette just months ago, but production was put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

We’re ready to accept this rose, because ABC has announced the next Bachelor! On the morning of June 12, Good Morning America revealed that Matt James, 28, is the next lead of The Bachelor. Matt will be the series first Black lead, following calls from fans and Bachelor Nation alum like former Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay to be more inclusive when it comes to the cast and the lead of the series. In fact, a petition circulated online calling for ABC executives and series producer Mike Fleiss to cast more people of color on the show — the petition garnered over 85,000 signatures as of June 12.

The Bachelor franchise just announced that Matt James of its next season, the first Black man to do so in 24 previous seasons of the show airing on ABC.The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have long been criticized for its lack of diversity. Rachel Lindsay has been the only Black lead on either of the shows and has been outspoken about the need for change.

Matt James is our new Bachelor! The 28-year-old was announced as the first-ever black Bachelor on on Friday, after days of calls from fans for the franchise to diversify amid the Black Lives Matter movement.Usually, the franchise casts a standout from a previous season as its next lead. But, the coronavirus pandemic has changed production’s entire structure this year.

The Bachelor has its first Black lead!

The Bachelor has its first Black lead!