WhenMatt James' season ofThe Bachelorbegan, no one had any idea what a headline-grabbing season it would be.
At the heart of it all, however, is a competition about love.
It made her memorable but also put on the table that her sex-positivity stance was non-negotiable.
“I thought it was funny,” Matt toldEntertainment Tonightof the moment.
I was comfortable doing something like that and I’m not going to shame her for that.
That was dope."
As for Katie, she knew she was running a risk of alienating him right off the bat.
“I didn’t know what to expect when I did my little stunt.
But, he laughed.
And I just felt like this huge weight lifted off of me after that.”
Her fun-loving honesty has many fans crossing their fingers she’ll be the next Bachelorette.
Her sister is also hearing-impaired.
Matt appreciated Abigail’s vulnerability.
Throughout the season, she proved to be funny, relatable, and charming.
Abigail decided to ask Matt James straight up where they stood.
The conversation led to her going home.
The simple sentiment resonated with a lot of people out there watching.
Not only did they feel for Abigail, but many want to see her as the next Bachelorette.
Pieper became a fan favorite because of her genuine personality and natural chemistry with Matt.
Fans joked that if they did work out, a name change wouldn’t even be necessary.
During their one-on-one date, it seemed like the potential was there.
It’s giving micro aggression," one fan wrote onTwitter.
