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Like their American counterparts, the producers ofThe Bachelor: Vietnamwork hard to shape contestant story lines.
But they want to make it clear that the biggest twist of their first season wasnt planned.
Myself, the story producer, the director, the host …
It was this gigantic declaration that no one saw coming.
Come home with me, she begs Truc Nhu through tears while embracing her.
Unsure how to proceed in the moment, the shocked production team decided to just keep the cameras rolling.
I almost had a heart attack behind the monitor, said story producer Anh-Thu Nguyen.
In contestant screenings, they didnt think to inquire as to whether any of the women identified as LGBT.
The cast gets quite close, said Nguyen.
Its almost like a sisterhood.
But Tran saysThe Bachelorwas still a tough sell to networks.
As for the fate of the romance between Minh Thu and Truc Nhu, the producers are tight-lipped.
Further developments in the pairs relationship are promised in coming episodes.
Its such a brave, courageous thing, that these two women made this powerful gesture, she said.
Everyone knows it, but its never been distinctly said.
So to see a moment thats unequivocal, where someone is saying that they love someone else …
I think its going to be very powerful for young people.
