Why are fans disappointed with ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28? Internet dubs show ‘recycled’ amid comparisons to ‘The Golden Bachelor’

Allison received the first rose from Joey Graziadei in the first episode of 'The Bachelor' Season 28
PUBLISHED JAN 23, 2024
'The Bachelor' Season 28 disappointed fans with catfights and immature ladies on the show (Instagram/@bachelorabc)
'The Bachelor' Season 28 disappointed fans with catfights and immature ladies on the show (Instagram/@bachelorabc)

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Viewers of the show 'The Bachelor' Season 28 expressed disappointment after witnessing catfights right from the first episode. Comparisons were drawn with ABC's 'The Golden Bachelor,' with some feeling that the TLC show's ladies were better, labeling those on 'The Bachelor' as immature.

They dubbed the season as the most dramatic, accusing the showmakers of intentionally adding villains and a room full of immature girls to stir chaos. The perception was that the show deliberately injected drama to heighten the entertainment factor.

"Producers calculating those ratings like... Cute bach? Check Adorable girl(s) next door? Check Villain? Check Sisters? Check Room full of immature GiRLieS? Check Pure chaos? Check Buckle up, babes. This may just be the most dramatic season," a viewer hilariously said. 



 

"Took less than one episode for catty-instigated fights to start. I miss the golden bachelor ladies," a fan said. 



 

"I miss the sincerity of Golden Bachelor. this feels so recycled," a fan lamented. 



 

"ok I think I'm tapping out for the rest of this season. this cast is boring. see you for the final rose ceremony maybe," complained a fan. 



 

"nobody on this show is there for the right reasons, joey. not even you lol," a viewer joked. 



 

"I wish this was just an hour," an exasperated fan said. 



 

Lauren Hollinger fights with sister Allison for getting the rose from Joey

The drama between the two sisters, Lauren and Allison, quickly unfolded as anticipated, In the first episode, Allison received the first rose from Joey Graziadei. Lauren expressed her disappointment, saying, "If my sister gets a rose before me, that's disappointing, and I'm gonna cry."

During the first rose ceremony of the season, Allison indeed got the first rose from Joey. When she returned to her spot, Lauren confronted her, saying, "You did not get the first rose." Adding more tension, she said, "Go f*** yourself." Despite this drama, Joey decided to give Lauren the last rose. Lauren, still upset, remarked, "You're really gonna give Allison the first rose and then me the last rose?" as she walked up to him.

'The Bachelor' Season 28 contestant Lauren Hollinger (Instagram/laurenhollinger_)
'The Bachelor' Season 28 contestant Lauren Hollinger fights with sister Allison (Instagram/laurenhollinger_)

Joey’s kiss with Jess stirs drama with other ladies

Jessica Edwards stirred up drama with the other ladies after revealing her first kiss with Joey. Following the moment, she went and shared the news with the other women, a move known for causing tension in the Bachelor mansion. The other women were visibly concerned about their own time with Joey, fearing that his attention had now shifted towards Jess. Questions about Joey's intentions and sobriety arose among the contestants, stirring drama in the mansion. 

Jessica is an excutive assistant (Instagram/ Jessica Edwards)
Jessica creates drama with her first kiss 
(Instagram/ Jessica Edwards)

'The Bachelor' Season 28 episodes air every Monday 8 pm ET on ABC, and is available for streaming on Hulu the following day.

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