A new name has been added to the list of potential contenders forThe Bachelor.
And Wells’ fiancéeSarah Hylandalso wants to see their friend hand out roses. She commented on the post, writing, “DEREK FOR BACHELOR!”
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Fans also rushed to social media to root for Peth to be the next Bachelor.
“DEREK PETH FOR BACHELOR 2019,” wrote one fan.
“DEREK PETH FOR BACHELOR. DEREK PETH FOR PRESIDENT. DEREK PETH FOR EVERYTHING,” wrote another.
Peth quickly became a fan favorite after he supported Burnett’s decision to embrace her sexuality. Though he broke down in tears at the end of his relationship with Burnett, the Iowa native commended her for following her heart.
After Monday night’s episode aired, Peth, 31, made a point to defend her on Twitter.
“As you all watch this, I want to ask that you have as much empathy as you can for Demi,” he wrote. “I’ve seen some really hurtful things being said that don’t reflect how I feel and I lived this. I’m glad that you’re finally all able to see how open and honest she’s always been with me.”
“I think it’s unfair to assume we should all be clean slates bent on getting engaged because we’re on a show,” he continued. “This is our lives and we’re all just people seeking meaningful connections. That’s what Demi and I are both doing and it should be respected.”
Burnett, 24, clearly appreciated his tweets.
“You’re a hero,” she replied. “Thank you for being you.”
Burnettcame out as queerlast month when the trailer forParadise‘s sixth season teaseda romance between her and another woman. On Monday’s episode, Burnett admitted to feeling more conflicted than ever.
“I’m so confused,” she told Peth. “I have this girl that I can’t stop thinking about and then I have you, an amazing guy, in front of me that has blown my mind with how great of a person you are. And I’m trying to figure it out, but right now I’m just really torn.”
Derek and Demi.John Fleenor/ABC
Peth was disappointed, but still hopeful about his chances with Burnett.
“The hardest part about this is knowing that there’s someone else who’s pulling on her emotions,” he said. “It doesn’t matter who this other person is, right? It’s just somebody else who Demi has an emotional connection to. I’m super hopeful that it just doesn’t end.”
Bachelor in Paradiseairs Mondays and Tuesdays (8 p.m. ET) on ABC.
source: people.com
