Bachelor in Paradise: Fans call-out massive double standard

Viewers have called-out a double standard on Bachelor in Paradise, slamming a former favourite and praising a misunderstood “villain”.

The tables have turned on a Bachelor fan favourite tonight, with viewers slamming Ciarran Stott for his bad boy actions in Fiji.

Flocking to Twitter during Thursday’s episode, in light of Ciarran’s bedhopping and partner-swapping, fans pointed out a blinding “double standard” in the harsh treatment of the female contestants compared with the men.

It’s something Abbie Chatfield – who was considered the “villain” of Matt Agnew’s season for what fellow contestants labelled an aggressive approach in pursuing Matt – has pointed out several times before.

Last October, the outspoken reality star posed naked on Instagram to expose the problematic reality.

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In Wednesday’s premiere episode, Ciarran – no stranger to getting his kit off on national television – arrived at the Mango Bay Resort in Fiji completely naked, covering his modesty with a bunch of grapes.

The 26-year-old quickly found himself caught between Cassandra Mamone and Abbie on arrival.

But his history with another Bach alum, Renee Barrett, who he dated before she appeared on Matt’s season, became a hot topic of conversation at the first dinner party, after he was forced to confess that he had cheated on her with another woman while attending a wedding.

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Ciarran’s dodgy past was exposed at the first dinner party. Picture: Channel 10

After dropping the bombshell, he took a stroll with Cassandra and the two flirted up a storm, but after the star failed to get a kiss from the jewellery designer, he made his way into Abbie’s room.

Then he spent the night in the bedroom of new arrival Jess Brody, moments after returning from a date with Abbie.

Fans — who had adored Ciarran’s cheeky nature from Angie’s season — were not impressed.

While some simply commented that he was their favourite no more, others were baffled that while Jess’ background as a stripper was immediately pointed out by contestant Cass, no one seemed to mention or care about Ciarran’s past as an adult entertainer.

They were quick to slam the double standard.

Ciarran doesn’t get slut shamed despite fooling around with half the girls on the island in one day. But people attack Abbie for liking 1 guy? How about from now on nobody ever gets shamed for consensual sexual activity? #bachelorinparadiseau

— Peter Johnson (@P_Johnson9) July 16, 2020

So Jess being a former stripper is unacceptable to Cass but Ciarran being a former stripper, admitted cheater and player is totally fine with her? Ok sis, keep clowning #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/7hastS52dA

— Bridget (@staybridget) July 16, 2020

What happened to the likeable Ciarran from angie’s season.... 🤢🤮 #BachelorInParadiseAU

— Sharon Woweries (@damoxa23) July 16, 2020

If any of the women on this show behaved like Ciarran #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/xPcW3EG1l3

— Adrianna Connelly (@adriannapc) July 16, 2020

Ciarran walked in naked, cheated on his ex, pursued her friend, pashed Abbie because he didnt get a kiss from Cass, & is moving on to a 3rd woman in 48 hrs. He's a fan favourite & loved by the whole cast while Abbie & Jess are bullied & slut-shamed. 🙃🙃🙃 #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/NtH0AebTQY

— Claire Boland (@ClaireLBoland) July 16, 2020

sooooo Ciarran making moves on multiple girls makes him a lad and it's all a laugh, but Abbie got slammed for making moves on one bloke last year? huge hmmm vibes #BachelorInParadiseAU

— Imi Timms (@ImogenTimms) July 16, 2020

Double standards much? Why isn’t Ciarran being held accountable for being in bed with Abbie, making out with her on a date, saying he just wants friendship and then sneaking off the the bedroom with Jessica? Where is THAT energy?! #BachelorInParadiseAU (love Jessica though)

— Millie Kay (@milliegallo_) July 16, 2020

Abbie was ultimately sent home tonight after failing to receive a rose, and while Ciarran and Jess’ budding relationship looks to be heating up, his ex Renee is set to return to the franchise to drop truth bombs.

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