Did Producers Give Aaron Erb the Next ‘Bachelor’ Edit?

Bachelorette contestant Aaron Erb recently self-eliminated from the show to return home and attend flight school, pursuing his dream of flying for the Air Force. However, Bachelor Nation fans are skeptical about Aaron’s true intentions, questioning whether he was ever genuinely interested in Bachelorette Jenn Tran.

Initially, Aaron Erb garnered high hopes from fans due to his connection to his twin brother, Noah Erb, a fan-favorite from previous Bachelorette and Bachelor In Paradise seasons. Noah’s successful journey to love with Abigail Heringer had set the stage for the audience to root for Aaron. Aaron introduced himself on the show by sharing his aspirations of joining flight school and becoming a fighter pilot for the military, though he admitted he had not yet received any confirmation about it.

Despite Aaron’s compelling introduction, viewers were quickly put off by his antics. By the end of the second episode, Aaron had clashed with fellow contestant Devin Strader over time spent with Jenn Tran. Aaron retaliated by giving Devin a book on self-growth, eerily reminiscent of an incident involving his brother Noah and another contestant, Bennett Jordan, back in 2020.

This led to speculations that Aaron might be imitating his brother’s actions or possibly following producers’ instructions. Matters took a more baffling turn when Aaron received a phone call from flight school in a later episode, despite contestants being prohibited from using phones during filming. This unusual exception further fueled conspiracy theories.

Eventually, faced with a crucial decision, Aaron chose to prioritize his dream of flight school over staying on the show to pursue a relationship with Jenn Tran. However, his exit was not without its drama. Before leaving, Aaron warned Jenn that some of the other contestants might not be there for the right reasons, though he refused to specify who, leaving viewers suspicious and unsatisfied.

Following Aaron’s departure, fans flocked to social media platforms like Reddit to discuss their theories regarding his exit. Some fans speculated that Aaron was on the show merely to secure a spot on the upcoming season of Bachelor In Paradise. Others theorized that his dramatic exit was scripted to set him up as a potential lead for the next season of The Bachelor, which ABC has confirmed will return in early 2025.

Although Aaron’s journey on the show has ended, his actions have left a lasting impression and sparked widespread debate among viewers. Was Aaron genuinely pursuing love, or was he a producer plant? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

Source: TV Shows Ace