So this last week's episodes of Bachelor in Paradise have been both fabulously entertaining and emotionally exhausting, to say the least.
There were fist fights, self eliminations, and — oh yeah — DEMI'S GIRLFRIEND CAME TO PARADISE AND GAVE US BACHELOR NATION'S FIRST EVER QUEER COUPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And while that is suuuper exciting and amazing, someone DID get their heart broken in the process — perfect angel bb Derek Peth. :///////
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Demi and Derek were "together" on the show before she confessed to still having feelings for someone — a woman — back home.
And yeah............there were tears.
Lots of tears.
NOTE: Derek was previously engaged on another season of Paradise, sooooo.........he's had a lot of onscreen heartbreak, making this even more tragiqué.
But despite losing his love interest, Derek still proved to be beyond empathetic to the whole situation, and even agreed to sit down with Demi and her girlfriend, Kristian, to talk and clear the air.
People on Twitter immediately started praising Derek for his emotional maturity and respect for Demi:
The way that Derek is so kind to Demi and respectful of her feelings and what she is going through #BachelorInParadise
Derek: “she’s probably going through so much more than I am” We 👏 stan 👏 empathy 👏 #BachelorInParadise
Aaaaaand those tweets soon snowballed into people rooting for Derek to be the next Bachelor:
Me calling the producers to make sure Derek gets a happy ending after all of this this too #BachelorInParadise
Derek nailing his Bachelor audition #BachelorInParadise
me on my way to audition for derek’s season of bachelor #BachelorInParadise
Derek: *cries* Bachelor nation: #BachelorInParadise
can we talk about how Derek recently followed 20+ dog accounts in a row? this is the kind of bachelor energy we need in our lives, and also someone plz check on him #BachelorInParadise
Trying to decide between Derek, Mike, and Peter for the next bachelor. #BachelorinParadise
Some of Derek's cast mates even weighed in in support of him:
#derekforbachelor Appreciation video for my roommate on the @BacheloretteABC. My bourbon drinking buddy. My bestie from the TV world and honestly the one of the best guys I’ve ever met. We don’t deserve @pethderek.
And here we have our next #TheBachelor Derek, who is level headed, emotionally intelligent, sensitive, sweet, and understanding. Raise your hand to cast your vote 🙋🏻♀️ #BachelorInParadise
Derek we’re all proud of you! Amazing example of a man! #DerekForBachelor
Chris Harrison's girlfriend, Lauren Zima, even tweeted this:
But do we deserve him as #thebachelor https://t.co/Ph93Xjd6RF
So like, can't wait to see how this one plays out!!!!!!! But in the meantime.........
WE LOVE YOU DEREK #BachelorInParadise
