We usually tune in for quite a ride. After all, it’s Bachelor in Paradise, we have lives of little importance, few things to attend to and this, you see, is our escape.
(I’m using inclusive language for obvious reasons. You’re embroiled in this, too.)
But tonight? Tonight felt… mean. Nasty. Immature. Like the 12-year-old boy who hounded you since you were 11 finally realised you didn’t like him and retaliated with the force of schoolyard-worthy of humiliation.
Of course, we’re talking about the fake ‘love’ letter Eden wrote Elora.
It was a love letter signed with American Jared’s name, but American Jared didn’t write the letter at all.
Public sentiment was decisive:
Of course, we should be clear: if this was a set up on behalf of the production team, then perhaps that’s a nastier turn of events than if Eden had actually written the letter of his own volition.
But if it unfolded as the show detailed, then that was truly one of the most cruel pranks we think we’ve ever seen.
You can glean a lot from a person in how they respond to rejection: Are they calm, kind, considered and dignified when you turn them down? Or instead are they nasty? Do they retaliate? Are they vindictive? Do they turn out to be the villain to your victim?
Does their maturity – or perhaps immaturity – rise to the surface faster than you have time to say you’re not interested?
If so, congratulations. You’ve got yourself an Eden.
A man who thought it would be a quaint and funny prank to humiliate a woman on national television.
Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews debrief on Jarrod’s new love interest(s), on our Bach Chat podcast.
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Once again for what feels like the 10th time this year what the heck are producers doing to protect the contestants on these shows ????? Every reality show has to have an element of bullying or hazing towards women particularly and people in general and no one involved behind the scenes seems to be stepping in.. is this what is considered popular TV now ?? It is unacceptable in the playground and in the office.. where is the duty of care ?????
I've commented elsewhere with the exact same theory...but for those of us thinking this was a 'nasty prank' played by a man scorned... I think we have been totally played by the producers.
1. The letter (as Jared) asks Elora to pull him aside for a chat.
To me this implies a match making attempt. I mean, as soon as Jared and Elora would have sat down for this chat, they would realise the letter was a fake!
2 It's just too ridiculous and stupid to be nasty. The fact everyone, including Jared seemed to be ok with Eden means we are definitely not getting the full picture...that...and
3. The fact Elora gave Eden her rose....and a huge big hug. Something went down that we have no idea about. It wasn't at all about a nasty revenge prank in my opinion.