ICYMI: Will You Accept This SponCon?
b'In this episode, Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher discuss the latest development in the world of\\xa0The Bachelor\\xa0and how it all plays into the show\\u2019s relationship with social media.\\xa0First they dig into the news that former Bachelor Colton Underwood has\\xa0come out as gay\\xa0on\\xa0Good Morning America. Then they get into the show\\u2019s love-hate relationship with Instagram, examining how the series has become a launchpad for influencers and explaining how social media has become its public editor, leading to everything from\\xa0this year\\u2019s casting of the first Black Bachelor\\xa0to\\xa0to host Chris Harrison\\u2019s ouster.\\nIf you would like to read more about Underwood and his season of the show, check out our producer Daniel Schroeder\\u2019s\\xa0piece on the subject.\\nPodcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Derek John.\\nSupport ICYMI and listen to the show with zero ads.\\xa0Sign up\\xa0to become a Slate Plus member for just $1 for your first month.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'