BACHELOR producers are being ridiculed by their passionate fanbase after the “uncomfortable” reaction from the show’s contestants when they heard this week’s episode destination is Cleveland, Ohio.
The Bachelor is typically known for it’s world-class filming locations and over-the-top romantic dates but this week, production sent leading man Peter Weber, 28, and his group of ladies to the midwestern city and Bachelor Nation was outraged.
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To kick off week four of the dating show, host Chris Harrison, 48, announced to the remaining women in the mansion to pack their bags because they were headed to Cleveland, Ohio.
The longtime face of the franchise scared the pretty bunch when he revealed there would not be a date as planned: “Peter has left town, he’s left Los Angeles. Ladies, it’s time to pack up,” the TV personality excitedly said.
When they heard the news, the hopeful contestants gasped and anxiously asked where they were going.
“The first stop on this amazing journey that will take us literally around the world will begin in a city full of art, culture and rock and roll.
“Peter is going to meet you in Cleveland, Ohio!” Chris exclaimed to a wordless reaction.
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After a long awkward and silent pause, the confused ladies that are still in the race to steal Pilot Pete’s heart looked at each other with a giggle and grudgingly said “oh okay.”
Fans immediately took notice of the uncomfortable reaction and echoed their feelings to Bachelor producers who they chose a “disappointing” and “embarrassing” location.
“The girls’ crickets reaction to going to Cleveland was partly hilarious and partly made me uncomfortable for the viewers who live in Ohio,” one fan on Twitter wrote.
Another viewer poked fun: “Bachelor producers are brilliant Chess players. The Girls sign up for the show so they can travel the world for free. And they send them to Cleveland.”
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“The only time anyone has ever said they loved Cleveland, OH, is when producers prompt them to,” a watcher noted.
A member of Bachelor Nation asked: “I realllly want to know how much Cleveland’s tourism bureau paid for/subsidized tonight’s episode of #TheBachelor”
“The amount of times the producers are making these girls say “I love Cleveland” is making it even more obvious that they’re saying “I hate Cleveland” in their heads,” an observant spectator wrote.
Last season, reality star Colton Underwood, 28, led season 23 of the ABC series and filmed romantic dates in Spain, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Portugal and his hometown of Denver, Colorado.
While this season is reportedly set to have upcoming episodes filmed in Costa Rica, Chile and Peru – as well as the final rose ceremony in Australia – fans are not impressed with the first location choice of the season.
The Bachelor airs Mondays on ABC at 8/7c.
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