ABachelor in Paradiseseason 10star scolded toxic fans after contestantKat Izzo revealed that she’d been bullied onlineduring her pastBachelorNation appearances.
During theBachelor in Paradiseseason 10premiere, Kat, who got engaged to John Henry Spurlock during season 9, shared some of the hurtful messages that she’d received from online bullies.She said that it took a toll on her mental state, and she ended up going to therapy because of it.
ABachelor in Paradiseseason 10star scolded toxic fans after contestant Kat Izzo revealed that she’d been bullied online during her pastBachelorNation appearances.
In an interview withEW,Bachelor in Paradiseseason 10 Head of Paradise Relations Hannah Brown urged fans of the show to"be kind"as they watched, in light of Kat opening up about her past online bullying. Hannah, who was a contestant in Colton Underwood’sBachelorseason and later starred inThe Bacheloretteseason 15, said,“I’m somebody who has experienced it firsthand.”
Hannah then remindedBachelor in Paradisefans that they’re watching real people when they view the show. She stated,“What I love about Bachelor Nation is they are so invested in our love stories and for the most part, they are rooting us on. But there are a few people that forget that the comments that they put out there, real people read them.”
Hannah continued,“They’re not characters on TV, they’re not playing a role. It’s people being their most authentic self. And being vulnerable doesn’t always mean that you’re right.None of us are good or bad, and you don’t know the full person.”
Hannah concluded with a call to action forBachelor in Paradisefans. She said,“Words have power, so when you call somebody names or send out threats, that energy is really hurtful.So, just be kind.”
I’m somebody who has experienced it firsthand. What I love about Bachelor Nation is they are so invested in our love stories and for the most part, they are rooting us on. But there are a few people that forget that the comments that they put out there, real people read them. They’re not characters on TV, they’re not playing a role. It’s people being their most authentic self. And being vulnerable doesn’t always mean that you’re right. None of us are good or bad, and you don’t know the full person. Words have power, so when you call somebody names or send out threats, that energy is really hurtful. So, just be kind.
What Hannah Brown Addressing Bullying Means For Bachelor In Paradise
Hannah Is Absolutely Right About Toxic Fans
Bachelor in Paradiseinevitably brings drama, which elicits strong reactions fromBachelorNation fans, butthey sometimes forget that the people that they see on their screens are real. Although Kat did exhibit some bad behavior during her time on Zach Shallcross’Bachelorseason andBachelor in Paradiseseason 9, she was hardly the supervillain that the show made her out to be.
However, some fans thought that Kat’s villain edit gave them the right to attack her personally, calling her a narcissist and a gaslighter, and mocking her appearance. They took their critiques of her to the level of bullying. IfBachelorNation stars such as Hannah continue to speak out against these online attacks, thenmaybe fans will realize that their bullying is unacceptable.
Our Take on Bullying From Bachelor Nation Fans
Every Season The Bullying Gets Worse
BachelorNation fans only seem to be getting bolder and meaner as the years go by. The cyber bullying gets worse and worse, no matter how much the contestants speak out against it. While they should try to ignore it,eventually it does take a toll on them because they’re only human.
Fans have to remember thatthey’re only seeing a small part of what actually occurred duringBachelor in Paradiseseason 10, which was then manipulated into a storyline by the producers. If the producers want to create a villain, they can do so very easily. Hannah is right that fans don’t know the full people that the contestants really are.
I hope thatBachelor in Paradiseseason 10 portrays the contestantsin a respectful light and that fans remember that they’re real people with real feelings. Kat didn’t deserve the harsh bullying she received, and, hopefully, history won’t repeat itself.Bachelorfans must do better and remember to always be kind.
