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An Open Letter to the Producers of "The Bachelor"

Nick Viall, you deserve to find love....finally.

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An Open Letter to the Producers of "The Bachelor"
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Dear producers of "The Bachelor,"

I am not happy. Do you want to know why I'm not happy? Well, it doesn't really matter whether you care or not because I'm still going to tell you. I recently heard the news that you have revealed that the Bachelor for your upcoming season of is Nick Viall...

When I heard this news, believe me when I say I dropped everything I was doing to investigate the truth behind these claims. As you can tell, my priorities in life are exactly where they need to be. Either way, it was imperative that I gathered the truth from a reliable source and sure enough, I did.

Now, I have not been watching your show for a very long time. In fact, I have only been watching it since Prince Farming's season. Therefore, I did not see Andi's season and was not introduced to Nick Viall until Kaitlyn's season. I realize that this adds a certain level of bias to my thought process and I am completely okay with it. After choosing to make an investment into this show, I feel as though I'm entitled to some bias.

The first time I was introduced to Nick Viall, I was not a big fan of his. Yes, I know I don't know him in real life. Yes, I also know that the only opinion that mattered at that time was Kaitlyn's. Yes, I realize that the show manipulates the perceptions of the characters on this show. Yes, I also realize that these people are technically not characters. I am aware of all of this. At the same time, this is also a reality television show, so let me just have my moment and pretend with me that my opinion matters. From the beginning of Kaitlyn's season, I was a Shawn fan. So, it makes sense that I did not like Nick. However, when I watched his heart drop to the ground as he knelt down to propose to who he thought was the love of his life, I truly felt for him. I felt the pain and the betrayal as he came in second place again to someone he had put first. I remember hoping in that moment that he would truly find someone in life, who would appreciate him and never stop picking him.

And then, I found out he was going on "Bachelor In Paradise." Now, I don't watch "Bachelor In Paradise" because personally, I don't feel as though it has the level of authenticity as "The Bachelor." Yeah, I don't feel as though it has the same level of authenticity as a show that's about one man and thirty women could possibly have. Hearing this, though, I still hoped he would be successful in his quest for love. And in my mind, that was it. That was the end of the "Nick Viall Odyssey of Love"

Fast forward a couple of months and we join Jojo Fletcher on her quest for love. I have nothing but adoration for Jojo. Until she sent Luke Pell home. No, that's a lie. I still loved her, but it still broke my heart to see Luke go. Again, I know the show is about her and how she feels and all of that good stuff, but again, let me be. However, I was comforted by Luke's heart-wrenching exit because I was confident that he would be the next bachelor. He was perfect, after all.

Which brings me back to where I started this letter. Nick Viall. I have nothing negative to say about this man. For one, he must be real charming to have come in second place twice, go through a season of "Bachelor in Paradise", and somehow earn the coveted spot as the next Bachelor. As my editor, Justina said, "he literally has been on this show as much as Chris Harrison." I don't understand how this poor man still has so much faith in this process, but you know what, in a way, I admire his endearing spirit and his belief that he can still find love.

At this point, I've realized that maybe he does deserve it because as I'm writing this letter, the soft spot that I had for him when I saw him throw that engagement ring and his future with Kaitlyn away has returned. Though I was initially disappointed that Luke did not get the position, I'm sure Luke will find someone who's a perfect fit for him because he himself is perfect. With all due respect, he does not need the help of this show and maybe, you realized that too, which is why you granted Nick with this opportunity. Thus, that disappointment I had has dissipated and has instead been replaced with hope and a genuine wish for this man to finally find someone. Nick Viall, I'm rooting for you. I did not think that's where this letter would go, but after pondering about this issue, I've come to the realization that you deserve to find love.

But in the chance that you don't on this show (and trust me, I want you to succeed more than anything), please just go try and date in the real world like most people do.

Sincerely,

A Bachelor Fan

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