'The Bachelor' Censors Canadian Flag Due to Trademark Laws

Contestant Maria Georgas's gesture of presenting a miniature Canadian flag sparks controversy due to unauthorized commercial use.

The Bachelor Season 28 premiere featured a Canadian contestant, Maria Georgas, presenting a miniature Canadian flag that was subsequently blurred out.
The Canadian flag was censored due to trademark laws protecting the National Flag of Canada from unauthorized commercial use.
ABC has not commented on whether they sought permission to use the flag in the show's premiere.
Three contestants from Canada participated in the show's premiere, but one, Nat, did not receive a rose and was sent home.
Despite the flag controversy, Maria Georgas made a positive impression on Bachelor Joey Graziadei and received a rose.