Just like Jaime, The Bachelor also makes me cringe… but that doesn’t stop me from tuning in live every single episode with a glass of wine the size of my face, and my Twitter thumbs at the ready––including for The Bachelor finale last night.
I think if there’s one thing Bachelor Nation can agree on it’s that the show is something we all love to hate. The theatrics, the blatant involvement from producers, the “I think I’m falling in love with you’s” after only a handful of conversations… It’s guilty pleasure entertainment at its finest. Yet, here we all are… watching, tweeting, and obsessing about the drama of it all.
I first started watching The Bachelor franchise through Emily Maynard’s season of The Bachelorette. Although I thought the whole premise of the show was absolutely absurd, twenty-year-old me became unashamedly infatuated with Sean Lowe, who placed third and went on to be the next Bachelor (season 17).
Then, in Sean’s season, his relationship with Catherine Giudici was what got me hooked for good! And kudos to my keen sense of judgment because the couple is one of the few from the franchise who are still together––married and with three children! That’s what we call #HollyGOOD news.
Fast forward eight years and I’m still here, watching, tweeting, and obsessing about the drama over the 25th season with The Bachelor season 25 finale. Although, now I must say I’m watching through a much more skeptical and realistic lens. For starters, let’s talk about how it took the franchise 21 seasons to cast a Black lead (Rachel Lindsay, united we stan). Then, finally, in this current season, we have 28-year-old Matt James, the first Black Bachelor. It took nearly twenty years since the show first aired in 2002, but more diverse representation is on the horizon.
They still have a long way to go (if you’ve seen the recent drama with Rachael Kirkconnell and Chris Harrison, you know what I’m talking about), but after the announcement that Emmanuel Acho will step in for Chris Harrison’s place for “After The Final Rose,” Bachelor Nation is hopeful for a positive change! Plus, we just found out that two former Bachelorettes––Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe––will be co-hosting on the next season. That’s more #HollyGOOD news, too!
In the meantime, brace yourself because here are my thoughts while watching The Bachelor finale. I took over the Hollywood.com Twitter account to live tweet my thoughts and feelings.
Read The Opposite POV from Jaime: 46 thoughts I had while watching The Bachelor finale as a non-fan
Thoughts while watching The Bachelor finale from a superfan
Matt’s mom: “I need a hanky” #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/A4jBREAgu8
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Protect Matt’s mom and brother at ALL costs. ? #TheBachelor
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Get you a man that looks at his mom like @mattjames919. So much respect and love in his eyes. SOMEONE PASS ME A HANKY??? #TheBachelor
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
“How has she not been swooped up?”
WE’RE ASKING THE SAME THING, MATT. ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/LEO8nbXco4
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
What is it about snow that just makes moments 10x more romantic??? ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/ColPIxVsWP
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Protect Patty at all costs. Can’t say it enough… ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/jTgJ8bwzXq
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Because she needs a MAN who isn’t intimidated by her impeccable push-up form. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/bl03D1vFhM
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Matt’s brother came READY with these questions. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/ke69OulYLo
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Listen to Chris pressuring him right now….. ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/W6bdfGUyM0
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Not sure the point of that conversation but okay…. ??? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/YzgfAcL4fn
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Matt’s brother Matt’s mom
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Realistic, aka #TheBachelor producers’ worst nightmare pic.twitter.com/xlLgjRlNhV
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
“I don’t need to fall to become more in love.”
Producers: “Nailed it, Michelle. Just like we practiced.”#TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/10ow7W6rQt
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/gKnst9orXb
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
“I feel terrible.”
AS YOU SHOULD…. ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/rpBU1jbu3n
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
It’s the jerseys for me. ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/D2BkYgKla2
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Michelle is so poised and strong. We stan. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/SY8adM6Nu3
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Michelle is going to RUN that beach on Bachelor in Paradise. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/BxMFXaQdHs
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
I would love to know what Michelle is thinking here: #TheBachelor #bachelorabc pic.twitter.com/3WTyjyFcCY
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
When another season of #TheBachelor doesn’t go as planned…. pic.twitter.com/43FZb0R4gi
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Brb just imaging Tayshia or Kaitlyn in a moment like this instead of Chris… #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/oLPJxyYeoD
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
This makes it seem like Matt is breaking up with Chris and we shouldn’t be laughing, but… #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/v5ZCCXtVr4
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Chris… it’s not about you, babe. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/MRnyvaL93c
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Wait….. Matt’s meeting with Neil and he doesn’t even know if he wants to be with Rachael????? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/xhgT4SKUmM
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Rachael thinking about how much she hates pear shaped rings… #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/kCrgvuhgeG
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
DUN DUN DUNNNNN #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/iZntYupWh4
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Matt, it’s ok… you can bring Abigail back… we won’t judge you. We know you want to. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/yO8UfqOKap
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
If you don’t watch #TheBachelor with subtitles on… you should. pic.twitter.com/CMEx1XcVao
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Is love enough???? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/dSDydC4a0P
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
This might be the cutest proposal setup of all time… ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/TORocX1Maq
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
WELL AT LEAST HIS EYES ARE CLOSED….?? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/7f1aTbfcIN
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
It’s the red sweater for me. ?#TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/8yhy3sR0J6
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Michelle. That’s it. That’s the tweet. #TheBachelor #AfterTheFinalRose #bachelorabc pic.twitter.com/eB08v463Iw
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Does Matt have to come out or can we just let these two talk some more? #TheBachelor #AfterTheFinalRose pic.twitter.com/yGycxl1ilV
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
The strength in Michelle’s eyes is everything… ? #TheBachelor #AfterTheFinalRose pic.twitter.com/vxKgeDAVDJ
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
THANKS FOR SHARING ?? #TheBachelor #AfterTheFinalRose pic.twitter.com/RF3k5pYdJS
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
This conversation is SO important. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/UI8A4osg1v
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Turn it up. ? #TheBachelor #AfterTheFinalRose pic.twitter.com/xAzDLU7SLe
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
“We’re not.” #TheBachelor #AfterTheFinalRose pic.twitter.com/Is7LJ5truO
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Matt telling us he’s not with Rachael anymore… #TheBachelorFinale #AfterTheFinalRose #TheBachelorABC pic.twitter.com/IhzaAjcY1K
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
*Pretends to be shocked*#AfterTheFinalRose #TheBachelorABC pic.twitter.com/qhyMhSbx3E
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Say it again though… ?#TheBachelorABC #AfterTheFinalRose pic.twitter.com/oowMCeFWQU
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Unamused. #TheBachelorABC pic.twitter.com/QAh7WgzkEO
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
“What else do you want to share with her?”
?????????#TheBachelorFinale #AfterTheFinalRose #TheBachelor
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
“I don’t agree with cancel culture, but I do agree with accountability.” @EmmanuelAcho #TheBachelorABC #TheBachelorFinale #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/UceDA7pIR1
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Emmanuel: Want to share one final embrace? #TheBachelorABC#TheBachelorFinalepic.twitter.com/7d3mwLIem3
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Shook. ? #AfterTheFinalRose #TheBachelorFinale #TheBachelorABC pic.twitter.com/q0sPoVSdnG
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Going to dream about Michelle’s “yeahhh you hurt me but I’m about to level up” face. Goodnight. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/2wCf6cF6NZ
— HOLLYWOOD.COM (@hollywood_com) March 16, 2021
Don’t forget to read the exact opposite POV from Jaime: 46 thoughts I had while watching The Bachelor finale as a non-fan
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