"Last weekend, producers reached out to backup Bachelorette contestants who had been vetted for Clare's season but were ultimately not cast to film at La Quinta [Resort]," an insider told Us Weekly.. "When producers reached back out, out of the blue, it was very apparent that something had happened with production."
Because of the Convid-19 pandemic, instead of travelling the world as production usually does, the cast is filming at the sprawling La Quinta instead.
When the production team started "calling backup contestants and asking them to come to La Quinta within 24 hours," the source says signs "obviously" point to something going awry during filming." Before production officially started this month, a new group of suitors was revealed on Facebook, 20 of whom are aged 30 or older.
Reality Steve, the Bachelor spoiler, confirms what US reports. "THIS I can confirm actually did happen," he tweeted. "Why? I have no idea. But guys who were cut and never made to night 1 were reached back out to in the last week and asked back. None have accepted as far as I've heard."
ABC uploaded photos of 42 potential suitors, which were then reportedly cut down to 32. Producers brought extra guys on set in case regulars tested positive for Covid-19.
According to Reality Steve, "everybody on set will be tested either every other day or every third day through the duration of filming." It's possible some of the men tested positive for the virus. But if that's so, wouldn't that put the entire production in jeopardy? On the other hand, if the cast is quarantining together, how would Covid make it's way on to the set? AND if men have tested positive, doesn't that put Clare at risk? If she gets sick, it's all over.
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Keep in mind that California is back to filming movies and TV shows, amid Southern California becoming a major Covid hotspot.