(Spoiler alert: Please do not read on if you haven’t watched Monday’s episode of “The Bachelor”)
Former “Bachelorette” contestant Ben Higgins is back, and this time he is dishing out the roses on ABC’s long-running dating show.
The 26-year-old software salesman from Denver, Colorado, met the 28 women vying for his affection on Monday during the Season 20 premiere of “The Bachelor,” and there are some unique prospects to say the least.
“Fifty Shades of Crazy,” was the instant reaction on Twitter from one viewer, while others wondered if Shushanna from Salt Lake City, Utah, could actually speak English.
“Did she just say the romantic thing they had
Cowgirl Meagan tried to woo the small-town boy by bringing out her mini-horse, Huey, much to Higgins’ surprise and confusion.
JoJo went even further on the crazy train by running out wearing a unicorn mask and proclaiming, “so unicorns do exist … I think I’m yours.”
“I hope the next girl rips off her human mask to reveal a horse underneath,” was the deadpan social media response.
Meanwhile, Tiara from Redmond, Washington, got Twitter clucking by claiming she is a “chicken enthusiast.”
As for Ben, he just wants to “find the woman that I can say, ‘I love you,’ to and she can say, ‘I love you back,’ and I know that it’s true, and it’s real,” he told the cameras.
And amid the mayhem, there was one girl who definitely stood out for him — news anchor Olivia, who was given the First Impression Rose.
“Coming here, taking that risk, leaving a job, stepping into the situation is incredible,” he told her. “You stood out to me tonight.”
“The Bachelor” airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.
See the tweets below.
https://twitter.com/sarjn15/status/684217662524686336
My current state of mind after permanently losing two hours of my life to #TheBachelor. Thanks a lot, @cyberxicana. pic.twitter.com/kYkTCtuYB8
— MDQ (@mdq_2) January 5, 2016
It's raining Ben. Hallelujah it's raining Ben!! #TheBachelor
— Savannah Outen (@therealsavannah) January 5, 2016
"It was late and I was tired." Nice try, Ben. #TheBachelor
— Greg Krieg (@GregJKrieg) January 5, 2016
I hope the next girl rips off her human mask to reveal a horse underneath. #TheBachelor
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) January 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/LessaT/status/684223171168346113
https://twitter.com/bachelorburnbk/status/684220813134938112′
Teaser: @CailaQuinn gets the happy-in-love face and the tear-stained, so much drama face. #TheBachelor
— Rich Heldenfels (@RichHeldenfels) January 5, 2016
Ben Higgins is pure adorable. #TheBachelor
— Annie F. Downs (@anniefdowns) January 5, 2016
Interviewer: where do you see yourself in five years?
Me: chicken enthusiast#TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/5oHMgcmEqu— jenn (@wenniferjiggins) January 5, 2016
Why are all the crazies on #TheBachelor from WA?! "Chicken enthusiast"…. 😑😩
— Amanda Gray (@AmandaHarding23) January 5, 2016
The name Ben Higgins just sounds like he would be the starting shooting guard for the Indiana Hoosiers. #TheBachelor
— Cody Karlin (@covika) January 5, 2016
Alcohol is not your friend at a rose ceremony. Let that go on record, no matter who nudges you to convince you otherwise. #TheBachelor
— Trista Sutter (@tristasutter) January 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/OllieHerring22/status/684223849911595009
I'm so confused does the girl from Salt Lake City speak a word of English or no #TheBachelor
— katy (hymas) schoenfeld (@Katy_Hymas) January 5, 2016
https://twitter.com/ava_wa/status/684224470857302016
https://twitter.com/JLDlite/status/684225570037563392
Did she just say the romantic thing they had it common was software sales? I clearly chose the wrong profession! #TheBachelor
— Ryan Sutter (@ryansutter) January 5, 2016