Bachelorette’s Greg Grippo ‘closing deal’ to be The Bachelor despite ABC knowing ‘controversial pick will get backlash’
BACHELORETTE star Greg Grippo is “closing a deal” to become the next Bachelor despite ABC knowing the “controversial pick” will get backlash, The Sun can reveal.
Following a dark cloud still looming over the franchise since Chris Harrison’s shocking exit and racism scandal, ’s is now set to become the lead.
“He would be one of, if not the most controversial pick and they know they will get backlash.
“But that reaction happens nearly every season and happened the strongest with Colton [Underwood's] season which turned out to be one of the most-watched,” it was added of the former Bachelor.
They added: “Greg wasn't interested at first but has opened up and has been seriously discussing the matter with execs.
Famous Bachelor blogger also alleged Greg will step into the role - causing fans to already express their outrage at the potential pick.
“I DONT WANT GREG AS BACHELOR. Why are we rewarding bad behavior? Another f**ked up white guy. WAY TO GO ABC,” one person exclaimed.
He was also accused by Katie of being a "gaslighter" and an "actor."
The pair continued to argue in front of a shocked live studio audience for several more minutes.
Following the tense encounter, many fans turned on Katie and began siding with Greg however, many are still unhappy if he does become the new lead.
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Katie went on to get despite proclaiming Greg was “the one.”
The highly-promoted finale received 4.3 million viewers, according to Nielsen, making it the in the show’s history.