For the past ten weeks, I’ve happily submerged myself in the escapist goldmine that is The Bachelor. Equal parts chaos and drama, this season marked a return to form for longtime fans like myself. Because if there’s one thing Bachelor Nation stars and fans have an insatiable appetite for, it’s scalding hot mess. In the world of reality television, messiness is king. Unabashed portrayals of difficulties and disorder often shatter the façade of flawlessness, making picture-perfect contestants seem more relatable. But when reflecting on the franchise’s breakout stars, I realized that messiness is also a privilege. For while much has been said about The Bachelor franchise’s clumsy handling of
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