Fans of Bachelor Nation producers are turning it up a notch this season.
After Chris Harrison's firing as the host of The Bachelor franchise, a string of scandals including allegations of racism and sexual misconduct, and an onslaught of low ratings, Bachelor Nation's been doing its best to mix things up. However, the Disney-backed franchise's efforts to transition into a new era have been messier than expected. The latest plugs for American citizens to the ranks of Bachelor Nation might be just one more bizarre turn in their reactive efforts to rescue a decade-old saga.
In the bizarre TV casting calls, Jesse Palmer's voice echoes over The Bachelor logo and the ABC casting website with questions such as, "think it's time to get rid of some dead weight? Ditch your boyfriend," "If the guy you're dating turned out to be your cousin, you can do better," "Your boyfriend's a loser. Everybody knows it! Dump his ass," "Your boyfriend lives in a van by the river? We can do better?" which were all followed by, "and apply to be on the next season of The Bachelor." One of the best things about Bachelor Nation is when it leans into this type of odd camp humor. It is one of the more redeeming qualities of the franchise despite its drop in ratings over the years. However, BacheloretteWindmill from Instagram noted that these casting commercials get more unhinged, every week.
While some might find the gimmick odd and potentially desperate to keep The Bachelor franchise going, it's quite hilarious. Not to mention it's stirring up some interesting insecurities at home and inspiring Bachelor Nation to get more creative than ever. The proof will be in the pudding whether next season's crop of Bachelorette and Bachelor contestants are more interesting than in past years. While Gabby Windey and Rachel Reccia are doing their best to carry their season of The Bachelorette single-handedly, a goofier cast next year in The Bachelor franchise is sorely needed.
The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
Sources: BacheloretteWindmill/ Instagram, Trcotelli/ Instagram, Misspelljanell/ Instagram, Cassandra/ Instagram