On Tuesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly and Ryan, Ripa, 48, said of the reality dating series, “Guys, you know how I feel about this show. It disgusts me.”
“And I thought that I was disgusted because I couldn’t stand the idea of 25 exceptional women fighting over one ordinary fella, in my opinion,” she continued. “You know how I feel, ladies: We are too special to be arguing over a guy.”
BothBachelorhost Harrison and creator Fleiss clapped back on Twitter,with Harrison writing, “Look out#BachelorNation@KellyRipa is coming after you and your ‘disgusting’ Monday night habit.”
Fleisschimed in with, “Easy,@KellyRipa…#TheBachelorfranchise pays your salary!”
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Chris Harrison’s tweet.Twitter/Chrs Harrison
Before current BacheloretteHannah Brownappeared on the daytime talk show Thursday, a source close toLive with Kelly and Ryantold PEOPLE that Fleiss and Harrison should maybe think before they critique.
“It seems the fear of rejection runs deep over there. Do these guys really want to bring attention to the fact that people should stop and look more closely at the completely outdated misogynistic nature of this show and its offensive premise of demeaning its participants?” the insider asked.
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“Hannah, I’m not sure what they told you backstage … if you blink twice, I will get you out of here,” the host joked before Brown, 24, laughed and said she was happy to be there.
source: people.com
