There is an interesting exchange in the media where Lara McDonnell, the now former star of the TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, states that she had to decline a request from The Bachelor (hers ex-boyfriend) to date another woman, after he mentioned nationality and age. In an article written by USA Today, McDonnell, 30, spoke about the situation that she found herself in when The Bachelor asked her to go out with another woman. According to McDonnell, The Bachelor actually said that age and nationality do not matter. On the contrary, age and nationality are things you have to think about if you want to find love on Top Chef.
Yes, it is true that age and nationality issues when it comes to dating on Top Chef. However, it should be noted that The Bachelor also asked her to consider age and nationality. So, the notion that age and nationality do not play a role in your decision making when it comes to finding love on Top Chef is erroneous. Further, this notion flies in the face of reality, which is that people get married later in life and often move around later in life.
For instance, Bruce Isbell, who played the same character on The Bachelor, married actress Camryn Manheim in 2021. Isbell, at that time, was 50 years old. Another example is Susan Sarandon, who played the same character on The Bachelor, married in 2021. Now, if you consider these two examples, one can easily conclude that marital restraint is not something that should be considered a factor when it comes to dating on Top Chef. Clearly, McDonnell has nothing to worry about when it comes to marriage because she is young enough to be married.