News about Mike Fleiss

Ex-Bachelor producers reveal the horrifying tactics they used to manipulate show's stars for sake of explosive TV - from plying them with alcohol to preying on trauma and tragedy to make them CRY on camera

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2023
In an attempt to make good television, former Bachelor producers have confessed intentionally weaponizing personal information against contestants in an attempt to'wreck them psychologically.' In the new episode of the Vice TV docuseries Dark Side of the 2000, the ABC dating service, which was created by Mike Fleiss, was put under microscope, with ex-employees and participants exposing the horrifying truth of how the program was produced. Michael Carroll, a producer on The Bachelor in the 2000s, admitted that they would cast the contestants with specific archetypes in mind, such as a villain, before investigating what would make them tick.

After an inquiry into racial discrimination, Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss dropped the franchise

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 31, 2023
According to sources, Mike Fleiss, the maker of the long-running reality series The Bachelor, has resigned from the show as a result of an investigation into allegations of racial discrimination. Despite the fact that the 58-year-old producer spun his resignation as his own decision and appeared optimistic about the change, Variety revealed that an investigation into his conduct had been launched after several employees who worked on shows in the company protested about his behavior. Producers accused him of 'bullying' activity behind the scenes of the film, according to reports, and they said he had turned down their calls for more racial representation to the largely white cast.

Mike Fleiss, the Bachelor creator, has announced that he is LEAVING the famed reality television show "Spinoff."

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2023
After 21 years as the franchise's boss, Mike Fleiss, has announced his resignation. According to Variety, the producer, who created the reality television phenomenon in 2002, will be replaced by three showrunners who have already affiliated with the brand, Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, and Bennett Graebner. In a tweet received by the outlet, Fleiss, 58, expressed his gratitude to the new winning couple, Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar, before announcing his resignation.

James McCoy Taylor, the outspoken bachelor, was arrested on DWI and unlawful carrying a weapon

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2022
On Saturday, Ousted Bachelor Nation actor James McCoy Taylor was arrested for DWI and unlawful carrying of a firearm in his native Texas. According to KBTX, the 36-year-old reality star spent the night at the Brazos County Detention Center and was released after paying $6K bail.

After domestic violence allegations,'Bachelor's Creator Mike Fleiss & Wife Reconcile.'

perezhilton.com, November 3, 2019
Together again! Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss and his wife Laura Fleiss have reconciled following a split, and they’re ready to open up about working on their marriage!

As Part Of A Divorce Agreement, 'Bachelor' Creator Mike Fleiss' Wife Drops Domestic Violence Charges.'

perezhilton.com, July 31, 2019
Mike Fleiss is on his way to becoming a bachelor once more, as he has fully argued his divorce case — and the restraining order drama — with wife Laura Kaeppeler. According to TMZ, The Bachelor creator's wife of five years, who is 11 weeks pregnant with their second child, has denied her domestic assault allegation against him as part of a deal that the two couples reached about a week ago.

After insisting that she be given an abortion, Mike Fleiss denies assaulting Pregnant Wife

perezhilton.com, July 16, 2019
The creator of The Bachelor allegedly attacked and injured his pregnant, estranged wife — after demanding she get an abortion? WTF??