Spoilers forward for the February 13 episode of The Bachelor Season 27.
Zach Shallcross is in the course of a fantasy expertise — touring the world with a number of ladies who’re vying for his affection within the hopes that he’ll suggest to them — and The Bachelor Season 27 lead definitely is doing issues his means. The Texas resident appears to be residing his greatest dad life, cracking corny jokes, dancing like there’s not a digicam crew watching, with a suitcase filled with floral print button-downs… and Bachelor Nation can’t get sufficient. Followers took to Twitter to light-heartedly roast Shallcross in the course of the February 13 episode, as he and his remaining ladies partied within the Bahamas.
Earlier than he began this journey to seek out love, Zach Shallcross obtained the recommendation to not take himself too severely. He appears to be totally following by means of on that, and viewers are extremely amused at a number of the issues that come out of the Bachelor’s mouth (all of us keep in mind when he mentioned he was “feeling like a foul bitch,” proper?). One of the best line from Monday’s episode might have been Shallcross’ response to their tropical locale, which was quoted by this Twitter user:
‘I am only a Bahama Papa on the lookout for my Bahama Mama’ – issues your center aged Dad declares the second he will get off the airplane on a tropical island. And Zach thinks he is not able to be a dad but!
It’s true that the Bachelor balked at the opportunity of changing into a stepdad to the daughter of fan favourite Christina Mandrell (though that wasn’t the rationale she was eradicated). One other fan identified that as a substitute of “dressed to kill,” Zach Shallcross was “dressed to grill”:
Zach is dressed like a dad who’s about to grill the shit out of some steak. #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/PpVu5lP3AkFebruary 14, 2023
Loads of display time has been given to Zach Shallcross within the bathe, and after spending a lot time watching him scrubbing his bushy chest, one other Bachelor Nation fan tweeted:
Zack’s dad jokes go effectively together with his dad bod.
He’s definitely not afraid to shake that dad bod although, and he’s had a few alternatives already to indicate off his dance strikes — one thing the Bachelor admitted in a dialog with CinemaBlend is sufficient to make him cringe as effectively. Is it unhealthy sufficient that we is likely to be taking a look at a class-action lawsuit? This fan declares:
In case you are watching this episode chances are you’ll be entitled to compensation #thebachelor #bachelor pic.twitter.com/1Rqcu0pO2iFebruary 14, 2023
Zach Shallcross’ skill to let unfastened — in addition to his zero tolerance for bullshit — appears to be profitable Bachelor Nation over, and followers can’t assist however crack a smile, even on the cheesiest strains. As an illustration, in the latest episode, he was telling a producer how a lot enjoyable he was having on the date, with the digicam capturing solely the highest half of his physique. Quoting Shallcross, this fan said:
‘You may’t see the hips, however they’re transferring.’ Damnit, cease making us such as you, Zach!
One other quotable line got here when the Bachelor noticed a chance to make use of seashells to boast about his musical abilities. Dropping one more Zach quote, a viewer tweeted:
DID YOU EVER PLAY CONCH IN YOUR SCHOOL BAND 😂😂😂 this man is such a dork it’s cute
Properly, Zach, I believe they such as you! Hopefully he can proceed to be his genuine self by means of the remainder of Season 27, particularly if which means extra dad jokes and killer dance strikes. If you happen to can’t wait to seek out out which one of many fortunate girls finally ends up with Zach Shallcross — if any! — try our spoilers for the rumored ending. The Bachelor airs at 8 p.m. ET Mondays on ABC and could be streamed the following day with a Hulu subscription. Try our 2023 TV schedule to see the entire premieres which are coming quickly.