Matt was better known for being Tyler Cameron’s best friend and his shirtless trailer scenes than anything else ahead of the Season 25 premiere, and I was excited for him coming in with a blank slate.
Not only was he the first Black Bachelor, but he was also the first Bachelor leading man to have a full season set in one place and took the spotlight despite never appearing as a Bachelorette suitor.
Another season of The Bachelor has come to an end, and Matt James’ search for love originally seemed like it could have done things differently enough to freshen up the franchise in the best ways.