The Bachelorette Clare Crawley just met the 31 men vying for her heart and, of course, every former Bachelor cast member had something to say.
For some former Bachelorette stars, things looked a little different this season:
same, but different. #TheBachelorette
And things definitely looked different than usual for current contestants:
never thought I could miss a place so much https://t.co/mCpuYj1SDh
But regardless of where this season took place, Bachelor Nation knows that Clare rocked it:
“I didn’t settle for men like that” - what a power line #TheBachelorette
After watching the limo arrivals, everyone had some initial thoughts about the men:
Blake M looks like he’s such a big teddy bear 🥺👉🏼👈🏼 #TheBachelorette
She should have sent straight jacket guy back to the limo
Maroon suit guy (AJ) is gonna be on next season of criminal minds. Jk jk, limo nerves are a real thing. #bachelorette
And EVERYONE had something to say about salmon suit guy Eazy:
The salmon jacket should be a mandatory piece for at least one person each season
ITS THE SALMON SUIT FOR ME https://t.co/wukLywbAv0
Tyler Cameron even admitted Eazy may have stolen his crown as the king of salmon jackets:
Eazy showed us how to really wear a salmon suit. Put us all to shame. That suit is fire 🔥
For the most part, all the men were surprisingly likable:
I missed a bunch of the episode but why aren’t all these men narcissists like usual? Why don’t I immediately hate them all? What is going on here?! #TheBachelorette
But every season needs a villain, so there were some early opinions about who will fill the role...
My mom picked Dale as her early season villain
Including a prediction from a former villain himself:
Bold prediction: Bachelor Nation will think Bennett is a villian at first but will end up being a fan favorite. #TheBachelorette
It was clear one contestant immediately stood out to Clare though...we're looking at you, Dale:
Wtf why is everything about Dale so perfect. Super sus 🧐 #TheBachelorette
oh yeah they met before bro 😂
Dale: hi- Clare: #bachelorette
It's made some question Clare's judgement a little:
Clare, is certain she loves Dale because she’s 39 and knows what she wants, but bases it on the same amount of information the average 17 year old does #TheBachelorette
And wonder if she's telling the truth about Blake being the only one to DM her:
Clare: Blake was the only one who DM’d me. #TheBachelorette Nation:
Dale suspicions aside, there was drama with other contestants that Clare shut down like a boss:
Ahhh yes Yosef mass DMing women is totally an example to your daughter 👀 #TheBachelorette
Clare settling this debate right away! Mark of a great lead! Handles controversy well, leads through the mess! #TheBachelorette
Overall, it was deemed a successful first night:
Great night one! Fully invested. Excellent showing by Clare and seems like a good group of men #TheBachelorette
And some helpful advice was dished to the current contestants:
Quick PSA to all of the men on this season of #bachelorette The internet is a cruel place. Don’t get caught up on the opinion of people who only know TV you🤍 This is only a small part of who you are and the hate is only temporary. You got this.
After this premiere, Bachelor Nation can't wait to see what happens next week.
We're rooting for you, Clare!