I don’t think that I will ever love a show as much as "The Bachelorette." You may think that someone would have to be a complete idiot to be so passionate about a predictable, contrived show that documents a woman’s journey to “finding love” with one out of a group of 30 guys whose occupations range from “Canadian” to “Erectile Dysfunction Specialist.” However, the good news is that I don’t care. Many years ago, I may have thought the same thing about "Bachelorette" fans, but for reasons that I don’t quite understand, it’s the one show that I’m truly excited for every single week. I have watched for years the plots center around a “villain” whom the Bachelorette, despite receiving warnings from other contestants about his questionable behavior, keeps around for a few weeks until she sends him packing. Most of these villains get under the viewer’s skin and are just plain disgusting, like season seven’s Bentley, who referred to Ashley as an “ugly duckling” behind her back, or season eight’s Kalon, who referred to Emily’s daughter as “baggage.” This season, however, viewers were blessed with a villain whom I would consider the best in "Bachelorette" history and who saved this season from being a complete snooze fest.
Chad Johnson, a “luxury real estate agent” from Oklahoma, wasted no time getting under everyone’s skin, but not because he trash talked JoJo or bragged about having a girlfriend back home. While he definitely is arrogant and conceited, he also is weird, hilarious, and seemingly a little bit misunderstood by the rest of the guys, who constantly pushed his buttons. His exit was nothing short of iconic, yet was bittersweet with the knowledge that we have to watch the rest of the season without his presence. From start to finish, his appearance was a wild ride and made me laugh out loud throughout every episode. These are just a few of his best moments.