'Bachelorette' Finale 2020: Tayshia's Final Moments Recapped In the Best Memes
There are lots of things we love about The Bachelorette every time we tune in on Monday and Tuesday nights. One of the truly incomparable pleasures about the reality dating show, though, is the passion and humor found in the show's fanbase.
Tayshia Adams' season (which began as that of Clare Crawley) has inspired some of the best Bachelorette memes we've seen in 16 seasons, and it's safe to say scrolling through Twitter this season has brought many laughs and moment of mutual confusion.
#bachelorette FINALE NIGHT EVERYONE !!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ViCxLfGz4Q
— angeleena (@angeleena_k) December 23, 2020
From conversations about why the men were asked to play strip dodgeball to slamming every immature argument, Twitter users from accounts big and small united American viewers everywhere through a shared interest in both adoring and mocking the Bachelor franchise.
A handful of memes this season united Bachelorette viewers over similar crushes on some of Adams' contestants. After Ben Smith was eliminated last week, many netizens shared compliments about his personality and inquiries into his possible single status. Over 10,000 people liked one tweet that urged Smith to turn around and confess his love to Adams after being sent home.
Ben getting Ben being
— Pizza And Whine (@Pizzaandwhine1) December 16, 2020
Sent home Single#bachelorette#TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/lF93WvjQil
SHE REALLY SENT BEN HOME NOBODY TALK TO ME#TheBachelorette #Bachelorette pic.twitter.com/wrY5MKqsG2
— peter’s golf cart 🎄 (@petersgolfcart) December 16, 2020
BRO TURN THE CAR AROUND AND TELL HER BENJAMIN#TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/1i2ITCcGJb
— lex🌹 (@Ilovethebach12) December 16, 2020
And he did. Tuesday night's episode showed Smith return for another shot with Adams and Twitter exploded once again. Many were uncertain about his intentions and some even called Smith toxic, while others revealed their respect for him hadn't died. Others remembered Bennett Jordan also returned after elimination and poked fun at the idea of not leaving when dumped.
Ben sneaking back in and not taking “no this is over” is toxic behavior in any other setting #bachelorette
— lo paasch (@lopaasch) December 23, 2020
Chris Harrison: if you don’t get a rose you need to pack your bags and go home
— The Bitchelorette (@Bitchelorette_) December 23, 2020
the men this season:
#TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/vZ7Kb3sgtq
Bennet coming back seeing Ben and tayshia makin out #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/W0vctOlvfG
— jackson smith (@jackson87849686) December 23, 2020
My face when Tayshia and Ben kissed 🥰😍❤️ #bachelorette #TheBachelorette #BacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/6vVVJWHID8
— Bailey (@BHender_) December 23, 2020
Many of the memes surrounded the other men, too. On Monday and Tuesday, a handful of tweets praised Brendan Morais even after he decided to leave the series.
I'm still thinking about Brendan #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/Uc01w1DG77
— Mel (@Melyorkie) December 23, 2020
Listen: I am proud of Brendan for recognizing that he is not in a good place. A quality human being. We stan a man who is secure in his emotions #TheBachelorette #bachelorette #BacheloretteABC
— esther🖖🏾 (@Miss_Estherr) December 22, 2020
brendan sending himself home was NOT on my bachelorette bracket #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/EPYTG5RVCE
— jel (@angelica_fio) December 22, 2020
Me watching Brendan say that he is broken #bachelorette #bacheloretteabc pic.twitter.com/Txeg8Gpl0B
— Grace Enders (@bachbabe71) December 22, 2020
Me waiting for Brendan at the La Quinta entrance #bachelorette #bacheloretteabc #thebachelorette pic.twitter.com/AkIWgVXpd4
— Grace Enders (@bachbabe71) December 22, 2020
When Ivan Hall was sent home, the requests to make him the next Bachelor poured in, alongside suspense from his one-on-one conversation with Adams ahead of the rose ceremony.
bach nation when ivan was pulled aside #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/LfaVSkrZlT
— claire hahaha (@claireha4426) December 23, 2020
IF IVAN GOES HOME I WILL RIOT #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/YdBkBLIjQ8
— ewelina✰ (@ewelinamarie) December 23, 2020
Me knowing what conversation is coming when she pulled Ivan aside #bachelorette #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/r6OEXe61St
— 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚¹ᴰ卌 (@wldfloweramanda) December 23, 2020
Welcome Ivan to the people who deserved better club #TheBachelorette #TheBachelorette #BacheloretteABC #bachelorette #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/GAPBtL9JMu
— Allison the christmas disney diva ❄️❄️ (@Daviesallison1A) December 23, 2020
tayshia: can we talk?
— Jess (@BachelorBarbie) December 23, 2020
ivan: #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/KoHWi9Ub2h
.@JoeBiden what is your plan to make Ivan the bachelor in 2022 ?? #TheBachelorette #Bachelorette pic.twitter.com/DcvMMB05S3
— 100% that bach(elor fan) (@THATBITCHELOR) December 23, 2020
Next, Adams's family met with Smith and Zac Clark, Adams's final two men. Viewers had a lot of thoughts about the conversations, regardless of who they wanted to win. The most popular tweets about Clark seemed to question why his connection with Adams continued to the end of the season.
When Tayshias dad heard Ben went to West Point: #TheBachelorette #bachelorette #BacheloretteABC #TheBacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/fGlv5OeMcu
— Adam Wank (@wankadam) December 23, 2020
Ben has some balls to tell Tayshias father “she dumped me like last week” 5 minutes into meeting #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/Kr7HLEbLSi
— 🤪 (@bachelortweet12) December 23, 2020
I don’t hate Zac, but I have to say there’s something about him that just doesn’t sit right ngl #bachelorette #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/uVSfKMT7V6
— geneva diane (@gendianem) December 22, 2020
Dear Diary, I’m not sure how but Zac C made it this far. #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/3T81GSmpaB
— Simona (@simona_ka) December 23, 2020
Live shot of Zac meeting Taysha’s dad #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/iFVfHdiXtd
— Hawaiian Handicapper 🤙 (@GoBows808) December 23, 2020
When Zac is telling Tayshia’s mom about how he wants to be married to Tayshia and madly in love in 5 years
— Grace Enders (@bachbabe71) December 23, 2020
#bachelorette#bacheloretteabc pic.twitter.com/8GlHkD4JKI
Adams and her dad had a heart to heart about how she could be making a huge mistake. Recapping her past divorce, Adams revealed she trusts her father's opinion and his perseverance to protect his daughter's heart. Some assumed the father would have liked Hall best.
If Tayshia’s Dad had met Ivan he’d be telling her to choose him. Just saying. #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/PZYG0zbQJv
— Eileen Scanlon (@eileeners08) December 23, 2020
Tayshia: sends Ben home
— Amanda Orr (@amandakokesh) December 23, 2020
Tayshia: let’s Ben come back
Tayshia’s dad: doesn’t like Ben
Bachelor Nation trying to keep up: #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/lS9kpb5umX
Tayshia: who should I choose?
— The Bitchelorette (@Bitchelorette_) December 23, 2020
Tayshia’s dad: don’t make the biggest mistake of your life#TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/1237Howeer
Tayshia’s dad coming to tell her that he hates both guys while she’s trying to decide which one she wants to marry:#TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/4z1CrHGALI
— maybe: hannah (@chickenmchannah) December 23, 2020
Clark and Adams had one last date. They learned to dance and had deep conversations ahead of the "final rose." Fans were convinced the pair were meant to be after Clark admitted his only want in life is for Adams to be happy.
say what you want about Zac but he’s so genuine and I respect that#TheBachelorette #Bachelorette pic.twitter.com/z6xQ3ozs1h
— peter’s golf cart 🎄 (@petersgolfcart) December 23, 2020
the way zac is tryna distract tayshia from her anxiety 😭 #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/r0NklNMqPf
— jacquelyn🖤 (@its_jacquelyn) December 23, 2020
Am I the only one who sees this? #bachelorette #bacheloretteabc pic.twitter.com/sTCe47UF6O
— Grace Enders (@bachbabe71) December 23, 2020
Me hearing how Zac talks to Tayshia, and then looking at my boyfriend next to me #bachelorette #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/BlkPTmyeKF
— Angela Gibson (@Angie_N_Gibson) December 23, 2020
With just 35 minutes left in the finale timeslot, Smith met up with Adams for their last date. But that wasn't what the future held. Adams met up with Smith to dump him, again, after he returned to the competition on Monday night. Adams's ending appeared to be clear: Clark would be the only man left. Bachelor Nation was not amused.
EXCUSE ME ITS *NOT* BEN ???!?!?#bachelorette pic.twitter.com/Zt3ixAjLJk
— ☆ ᗰƎᏀᗩᑎ ☆ (@Psychisa_) December 23, 2020
what did she just say...#bachelorette #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/9sNTbX3CrA
— aaliyah (@heyitsliahh) December 23, 2020
HER HEART IS NOT WITH BEN #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/83mNPfrmGH
— Erica 👼🏻 (@ericaeisenmann) December 23, 2020
Ben: Tayshia will accept my proposal!
— Will Tweet 4 Rosé (@willtweet4rose) December 23, 2020
Everyone watching:#TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/kV3yiYjc36
Bachelor Nation watching Ben get rejected a second time #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/RU3MH9u548
— Sarah Hanlon (@SarahHanlon_) December 23, 2020
SHE KEPT BEN- JUST TO SEND HIM HOME???? #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/84jrqdTky4
— Henry Chang 🥨 (@t_witlessHen18) December 23, 2020
STILL RELEVANT #TheBachelorette #bachelorette https://t.co/gqpObcSeVg
— Simona (@simona_ka) December 23, 2020
WHY WOULD SHE GIVE HIM A ROSE AND THEN DO THIS #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/LMRj80qjzM
— Erica 👼🏻 (@ericaeisenmann) December 23, 2020
ben my love i’m so sorry...#bachelorette pic.twitter.com/M2T0rGqjGZ
— aaliyah (@heyitsliahh) December 23, 2020
Now, it's onto the end. Under a half-hour left, and just one man: Clark. After a montage of the two getting ready for the possible proposal, Clark and Adams met up for the big event. Fans had mixed feelings about Clark as the final choice.
the "i should have picked my runner up club" #bachelorette #TheBacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/PUJb7BgNgb
— Jenn (@JennParii) December 23, 2020
Ummmmm...
— Damn.it.Lexi (@DamnitLexi1) December 23, 2020
After all this. ZAC?! Really?!
This is the most 2020 finale EVER. #BacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/Ymxt8zzOlN
chris harrison: are you okay?
— Hailey Webb (@whatthahailz) December 23, 2020
tayshia: yeah, I’m just really excited #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/MnBQuuErEK
Look familiar? Great place to get engaged! #bachelorette #TheLionKing #BacheloretteNation pic.twitter.com/rcCXcaQ9dr
— Alyssa Seide (@lisscseide) December 23, 2020
zac has a way with words...#BacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/ikMDhpiTcq
— aaliyah (@heyitsliahh) December 23, 2020
Me waiting for bennet to show up during zacs speech #TheBachelorette #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/2eKUeA6AV5
— jackson smith (@jackson87849686) December 23, 2020
STOP THIS IS MAKING ME WANT TO GET ENGAGED.....THEY ARE ADORABLE #bachelorette #BacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/bxSHga4xCR
— v (@realitytvlibra) December 23, 2020
THAT LONG ASS PAUSE HAD ME WORRIED...#BacheloretteABC pic.twitter.com/fyxDuZrzDF
— aaliyah (@heyitsliahh) December 23, 2020
Could the producers turn down the cicadas in back? 🤣🤣🤣 #theBachelorette #Bachelorette pic.twitter.com/qIOf0xj6TL
— Ambrocio Mireles Jr (@amirelesjr) December 23, 2020
Anytime Zac is on screen #TheBachelorette #BacheloretteABC #Bachelorette pic.twitter.com/YEJahEsZmO
— Sophie Hammond (@aabachluvr) December 23, 2020
she did not need to scare that man with that long ass pause #bachelorette pic.twitter.com/YntF8egVbm
— lola (@lolanicole33) December 23, 2020
Bachelor nations when Tayshia said: “I know I said I loved you, but...... *LONGEST PAUSE IN HISTORY OF THE BACHELORETTE*” #TheBachelorette #Bachelorette pic.twitter.com/rc2DwRqFOF
— Simona (@simona_ka) December 23, 2020
That's a wrap on this season of The Bachelorette, but The Bachelor will start on January 4.
