Bachie In Paradise came to a (sad?) (happy?) (satisfying?) (thank god it’s over?) conclusion yesterday, as a handful of couples survived the ultimate test of drama.
In the end, we had three pairs who survived the island – Mary and Connor, Alisha and Glenn – as well as Renee and Matt. Sadly, the latter weren’t able to stay together post the show. But both Mary/Connor and Alisha/Glenn are still together currently.
So in the aftermath of another typically ~controversial~ short season, what did we learn from the finale? What does it tell us about modern philosophy and the quest for true romance? How will we extract key messages and apply them our full being??
The only answer is obviously Twitter, and here were some of the best reactions to the finale last night. Before we sadly have to do it all again with Lachie in a few days.. sigh.
Mary & Connor
So obviously M&C were one of the success stories – and in my opinion – possibly an actual Bachie franchise couple that could last more than a fortnight. But it was super cute seeing them relocate to Tasmania along with Mary’s delightful young daughter.
Here’s an update from Conor and Mary (Plus a cute little surprise guest!) ? ? #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/4JNrb5tA78
— Bachelor In Paradise Australia (@BachParadiseAU) August 9, 2020
Two Princesses now Tassie
Two Mary’s Tassie getting good at this ? #BachelorInParadiseAU #PRINCESSMARY ? https://t.co/S0bzMQuipk— Jacey Hammond (Hammy) (@jacehammy2) August 9, 2020
Fuck me… Conor and Mary have me in tears of happiness and I’m so emotional and full hearted ?#BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/u2qmME1WXQ
— Shell ?? (@itis_michelle) August 5, 2020
MARY FOUND A GENUINE GUY AND IS IN A REAL AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIP. AS A POC I AM OVER THE MOON THIS HAS HAPPENED !!!!!! #BachelorInParadiseAU
— aimee✨ (@cinemctic) August 5, 2020
Ciarran Drama
Alright people – here is a 101 lesson on how not to do things. Ciarran finished Angie’s season of the Bachelorette with women legit swooning nationwide (tbh never understood the appeal but hey ho). Yet he finished Bachie In Paradise as John Tucker.
Given the way he bounced between girls in Paradise, it’s obviously no shock – despite managing to convince Kiki to leave Paradise with him pre the commitment ring ceremony (who names these things my god) – that he has since dumped her. It seemed like the guy went on their to build a brand, but ended up actually losing more IG followers. Yiiikes.
So Ciarran dropped Kiki?
WHO COULD HAVE SEEN THAT COMING????#BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/0bW48nelhP— Allison ‘Defund The Police’ (@infiniteallien) August 9, 2020
Ciarran saying he could have Renee whenever he wants is some serious possessive and predatory behaviour. And it’s about time he is called out for good #BachelorInParadiseAU
— Jen (@jenbrec) August 9, 2020
Ciarran & Kiki returned home & tried to make a go of it………
Within weeks, Ciarran confirmed what the whole country knew. That he was in fact a sack of shit #BachelorInParadiseAU— Matty (@mattycheeeese) August 9, 2020
Take a shot every time Ciarran says he’s the most honest person in paradise #BachelorInParadiseAU
— Casanova Frankenstein (@Grassfedcow1) August 9, 2020
Seriously, how did Angie fall for the likes of Ciaran and Timm when Glenn, Matt and Jackson were in her orbit????#BachelorInParadiseAU
— Nez (@fraggle73) August 9, 2020
Rumour has it Ciarran lives in my suburb. If I pass him during our government sanctioned exercise, I promise I’ll furrow my brow at him over my mask. #BachelorInParadiseAU
— Kirsty Webeck (@KirstyWebeck) August 9, 2020
Geez if Ciarran went on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ to improve his image I think it completely backfired on him.
101 of marketing mate, have a product worth marketing first!
Just made himself look like a total douchebag!#BachelorInParadiseAU
— Lisa Lemon ?? (@LisaLemon09) August 9, 2020
So both Timmmm and Ciarran ghosted the women they left with, but they swear they aren’t sexist, misogynistic pieces of shit who view women as property? Man the fuckboi is strong with these two. #BachelorInParadiseAU
— Chantelle Pearn (@Channy_Lou89) August 9, 2020
Yeah no shit. Now @Channel10AU can we please stop trying to normalise toxic pieces of shit like Ciarran? #BachelorInParadiseAU
— drazmemes (@drazmemes) August 9, 2020
Your friendly reminder that Ciarran entered the Bachelorette mansion IN AN ENTIRELY RED SUIT like the walking red flag he is ❤ #BachelorInParadiseAU
— Hailey. (@HAILEY_wood) August 9, 2020
So both Timm and Ciarran (supposedly grown ass men) made their girls leave to avoid any consequences and then just ghosted them? Cool #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/0tAT4CNiA2
— J O D E S ? (@jodes888) August 9, 2020
Glenn The Dark Horse Hero
Remember at the start of BIP, Glenn strutted in and legit EVERYONE was like who tf is this boy?? I mean I certainly didn’t expect him to the be the finale promo shot in the ad!! And honestly so here for this, because he was actually a decent guy throughout the whole show.
No nastiness, was pretty honest, and showed some real vulnerability. Although we knew a bit more about Alisha, she was also one of my faves this season – she just didn’t cop shit from anyone. So I’d feel pretty confident that she wouldn’t just settle for no man.
YES. No toxic masculinity here. And I’m soooooo here for it. pic.twitter.com/TXD52bJcfr
#BachelorInParadiseAU
— Kris (@aminutewithkris) August 9, 2020
this aged so well #BachelorInParadiseAU https://t.co/jmXghCmNTQ
— lauryn (@laurynstweets) August 9, 2020
growth is your taste in men changing from ciarann to glenn #BachelorInParadiseAU
— K8 (@katerhiannan) August 9, 2020
GLENN AND ALISHA ARE STILL TOGETHER AND THAT IS THE ONLY GOOD THING TO COME OUT OF 2020 #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/hYMd8UTuWK
— Allison ‘Defund The Police’ (@infiniteallien) August 9, 2020
imagine a man loving you so much he’s crying and he’s only known you for three weeks. Alisha girl you WON #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/BP4vJVBKAP
— T ? (@darkhairtaurus) August 9, 2020
Not committing to anyone again until they give me a speech like Glenn just gave Alisha #BachelorInParadiseAU
— Tahlia Pritchard (@Tahls) August 9, 2020
The Finale Sort of Tanked
But look, I think this season was a bit of a faff. Between the numerous cringe moments, some extremely questionable portrayals of mental health, and some real dickhead behaviour from two lads on the show (take a guess) – it’s maybe no surprise that both Ninja Warrior and Farmer Wants A Wife both got more viewers than Bachie finale last night.
Ninja 1.098 million viewers metro last night. Farmer 814,000. Bachelor in Paradise 480,000 for Final Decision and 414,000 for main show.
— Colin Vickery (@Colvick) August 9, 2020
And sadly there are still some really fkd up ideas that seem normal with a lot of viewers.
and that’s on racism in australia #BachelorInParadiseAU https://t.co/nwNLWxGhZx
— Asako Sophia (@asakosophia) August 9, 2020
We know Bachie as a franchise is growing and growing, but it’d be great to get more diverse characters, and less of the same story told in different ways.
