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Who is Joe Amabile? 'BiP' fans call out 'The Bachelorette' alum for attempting to shame Kira Mengistu

Joe clapped back at Kira for wanting to be a porn star, saying, 'At least we know Kira is in it for only fans and not Instagram followers'

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 8 has hit the channel! With the new episodes set to air every week, ABC will be focussing on heartbreaks, love triangles, betrayal, and a handful of emotional turmoil. It seemed that the premiere episode of the show was able to catch on up with most of the drama. Genevieve Parisi and Shanae Ankey were seen being attracted to the same person, Justin Glaze. While Lace Morris was seen faking her birthday for attention. Well, there were a few contestants who hit the connection on the first night of the show.

Many of the fans and previous contestants and winners of Bachelor Nation were attached to the screen as soon as the new season was released. And, so were 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 7 winner Joe Amabile. The reality star was constantly seen making comments on the ongoing scenario of the show. Well, some of his provoking remarks on Kira Mengistu wanting to be a porn star were not well received by the Bachelor Nation fans. Indeed, he was instantly trolled and slammed.

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Who is Joe Amabile?

Joe Amabile, famously known as the "grocery store" guy, is the winner of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 7. He was previously featured in 'The Bachelorette' Season 14 and 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 5. Not only in reality shows but Joe was also featured in the dancing show like 'Dancing with the Stars' as a special guest. Joe has a successful career in trading on the Chicago stock exchange. The 'Bachelor in Paradise' star met the love of his life, Serena Pitt, in the show and the couple is still together, enjoying their life in New York City.

Well, it seems that the star was recently caught in online chaos because of his controversial comments. While watching the premiere episode of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 8 on September 27, Joe took note of several happenings. Kira was seen being caught up in a clash with Jill Chin over Romeo Alexander. Kira confronted in the show that she felt "disrespected" and felt like being "slut-shamed" by Jill. Moreover, in the pre-Paradise video, Kira confronted that she is going to be a "little more edgy" on the show. Well, the reality star also talked about her potential for another life, saying, "I think in another life I would’ve been a porn star." Joe clapped back at Kira for wanting to be a porn star, saying, "At least we know Kira is in it for only fans and not Instagram followers #BachelorInParadise." The star further slammed Kira saying, "Kira is rubbing ni***es? I love that - another great Johnny line #BachelorInParadise." Joe then bragged about him and Kenny Braasch, saying, "Youthful never stopped me and kenny #BachelorInParadise."

Fans seem to have been gaslighted by Joe's harsh comments on 'Bachelor in Paradise' contestants. A fan clapped back at Joe's comment on Kira saying, "Who asked you." Another banged, "@serena_pitt should be proofing your tweets first." "He does have a kid tho so youthful is a little more serious for him," commented another angry fan. Moreover, a few believed that Joe should take down these insulting comments from social media. "Its not too late to delete this," wrote a critic.

You can catch up with all the drama of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 8 every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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