‘The Bachelorette’ star Aaron Erb took a page out of the ‘BIP’ bro’s playbook in his fight with Devin Strader
Melbourne, Australia: It didn’t take long for tensions to run high on Jane Tran’s ‘The Bachelorette’ season, especially Devin Strader’s inconsistencies with fellow cast members. While the July 15 episode’s cold open hinted at the Houston, Texas native getting into a shouting match with Thomas Nguyen, it was his feud with Aaron Erb that made Bachelor Nation feel like they were back in 2020.
Aaron played a hilarious prank on Devin that was very similar to Tayshia Adams’ story of the season about Noah Erb, Aaron’s identical brother.
Aaron Erb gives Devin Strader a book on ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 (@abc)
During a group outing for ice cream on Monday, Aaron becomes furious with Devin for pulling Jen aside. This led to a back-and-forth fight between the two boys for the rest of the show.
Aaron claimed to carry a book with him called “Principles of Self-Growth” and read it several times during the cocktail party when he wanted to talk outside with Devin.
“When I said I think you lack the depth to be with a girl like Jane, I meant it from a place of love,” Aaron told his co-star.
Without missing a beat, Bachelor Nation picks up on Noah’s confrontation with Harvard graduate Bennett Jordan from Season 16, during which Bennett gives Noah a patronizing speech about his lack of emotional intelligence, quotes three of the four elements, and gives him a book. in the same manner
Looking back at that ‘The Bachelorette’ tape, Bennett said the following to Noah, which Aaron’s words seem to have been rewritten to reflect what Bennett told his brother, “I’m not trying to put you down. I’m literally trying to to love.”
X’s fans joked, “Ohhh so Bennett gave the emotional intelligence book to the wrong brother.” Another person chimed in, “Aaron isn’t giving Devin the book? He’s literally referring to his brother’s fight with Bennett in Claire/Taishia’s season… what’s going on.”
Ohhh so Bennett gave the wrong bro the emotional intelligence book #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/EPv4lYU9PA
— Bach Memes (@thebachelwhore) July 16, 2024
Aaron not giving Devin the book?? He’s literally referring to his brother’s fight with Bennett during the Claire/Taishia season… what’s going on #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/NHlgw5miiC
— Vanessa (@assenavmarie) July 16, 2024
Fans also tweeted, “How to explain the cultural significance of this book exchange to someone who doesn’t see it.” A fourth user pleaded, “Please I hope it’s an emotional intelligence book.”
How do I explain the cultural significance of this book exchange to someone who doesn’t watch #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/ZeX7b3BYUn?
— Sarah (@semationally) July 16, 2024
Please I hope this is the emotional intelligence book #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/paCYRmGMaW
— Erin Alexandria (@ThatShyGirlErin) July 16, 2024
One person noted, “The Bachelorette franchise has seen more self-help books than most men in America at this point.” When one user requested, “People are being asked to stop giving other men emotional intelligence books.”
The Bachelorette franchise has seen more self-help books than most men in America right now #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/rV4DyuIOYP
— Sarah (@semationally) July 16, 2024
Urging men to stop giving other men emotional intelligence books #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/ljooy5cbCS
— Rebecca (@BubblySwiftie13) July 16, 2024
Aaron Erb and Devin Strader Don’t Get Group Date Roses on ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21
Devin finds himself on the wrong side of almost every guy after he pushes Jane away during a group date. The date ends at Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival, where they must perform in front of a packed crowd. Unsurprisingly, the men notice Devin.
Aaron, who is obviously not a fan of Devin, throws a lot of punches at him. Aaron makes no secret of his dislike for the Houston native, and he eventually pulls Devin away for a conversation.
She effectively speaks up for Jane, telling Devin—whom she repeatedly refers to as “Dylan”—that she’d rather be with a man than a “boy” like him. Aaron also suggests that Devin might not be the best choice for Jane.
At the group date afterparty, tensions rise as Aaron and Devin battle for Jane’s attention by constantly interrupting each other’s chats. Fortunately for others, someone gets the group date rose!
Aaron Erb jumps to Devin Strader on ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 (ABC/@JohnFleenor)
Aaron Erb Urges ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 Costar Devin Strader to Examine Self-Awareness
For their second group date, Aaron claims that he and Devin have some unfinished business while the other half of the men are away. Devin confronts Aaron about his lack of self-awareness, and Aaron tells him that the other boys in the house are impressed by his arrogant behavior.
Aaron’s use of “Dylan” clearly irritates Devin, who finds himself even more confused by Aaron’s assertions about Jane’s taste and their own compatibility—especially in light of their brief relationship.
Devin Strader and Aaron Erb on ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 (@ABC)
Aaron Erb has eliminated himself from ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21
At the conclusion of The Bachelorette Season 21, Jen and Aaron are not engaged, according to Reality Steve. In week two, Aaron went on a group date for a comedy roast while Jen and her contestants were in Melbourne, Australia.
Weeks later, he went on a four-man group date with Austin Ott, Brian Otts and Jeremy Simon to race at a professional track.
Reality Steve, however, revealed that Aaron eliminated himself from ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 shortly after the group date because he was accepted to a flight school back home and had to leave right away to avoid losing his chance to become a pilot. License. He’ll be “edited like a hero that he’s leaving the show to fly for our country,” Reality Steve heard.
‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 star Aaron Erb is an aerospace engineer (Instagram/@erbyderby)
Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC is the release date for new episodes of ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21, which will be available the following day on Hulu.