The Bachelor franchise has given us romance, heartbreak, and plenty of drama over the years. But nothing spices up a season quite like a good villain. Whether they were manipulative, deceitful, or just downright controversial, these ten contestants made their mark on Bachelor Nation for all the wrong reasons.
From secret girlfriends to shocking insults, these contestants proved that not all Bachelor villains are created equal. While they may not have found love, they certainly made a lasting impact on Bachelor Nation—for better or worse.
10. Jed Wyatt (The Bachelorette Season 15)
Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette was filled with drama, and a big part of that was thanks to Jed Wyatt. The aspiring musician admitted he initially joined the show to boost his country music career. However, what he conveniently left out was that he had a secret girlfriend back home. Once the truth came out, his engagement to Hannah quickly fell apart, cementing his status as one of the franchise’s biggest villains.
9. Corinne Olympios (The Bachelor Season 21)
Love her or hate her, Corinne Olympios was a force to be reckoned with on Nick Viall’s season. She stirred up controversy by sleeping through a rose ceremony and delivering unforgettable lines like, “My heart is gold, but my vagine is platinum.” While she played the villain role well, her confidence and humor made her one of the most entertaining contestants in Bachelor history.
8. Justin Rego (The Bachelorette Season 7)
Justin “Rated R” Rego earned his villain status when it was revealed he had a girlfriend back home while pursuing Ali Fedotowsky. Rather than owning up to the truth, he literally ran away when confronted, making for one of the most bizarre and cringeworthy moments in Bachelorette history.
7. Joe Bailey (Bachelor in Paradise Season 2)
Joe Bailey became Bachelor in Paradise’s public enemy number one when he deceived single mom Juelia Kinney just to secure a spot on the show for Samantha Steffen, whom he had been talking to before filming. His manipulative tactics and lack of remorse made him one of the most disliked contestants of his season.
6. Wes Hayden (The Bachelorette Season 5)
Another aspiring musician who saw The Bachelorette as a career move, Wes Hayden made it to Jillian Harris’ final four before being exposed. He reportedly bragged about having a girlfriend back home, proving he never had any real intentions of finding love on the show. His arrogant limo exit only solidified his villain reputation.
5. Courtney Robertson (The Bachelor Season 16)
Courtney Robertson didn’t just embrace the villain role—she owned it. She famously said, “I didn’t come here to make friends,” and went on to win Ben Flajnik’s season despite clashing with the other contestants. She later wrote a tell-all book about her Bachelor experience, confirming that her on-screen antics weren’t just for show.
4. Luke Parker (The Bachelorette Season 15)
Luke Parker’s season-long tension with Hannah Brown boiled over during Fantasy Suite week when he tried to shame her for wanting to have pre-marital sex. His judgmental comments and controlling behavior led to one of The Bachelorette’s most iconic clapbacks: “I have had sex, and Jesus still loves me.” Hannah’s firm rejection of Luke made for one of the most satisfying villain send-offs in franchise history.
3. Juan Pablo Galavis (The Bachelor Season 18)
Widely regarded as the worst Bachelor of all time, Juan Pablo was dismissive, rude, and completely uninterested in the women vying for his heart. His infamous line to Clare Crawley, “I love f—king you, but I don’t know you,” and his controversial off-screen comments made him one of the most disliked leads in franchise history.
2. Yosef Aborady (The Bachelorette Season 16)
Yosef made waves for all the wrong reasons when he berated Clare Crawley, telling her he was “ashamed to be associated” with her and that she was “not fit to be a mother.” His aggressive and condescending behavior shocked viewers and earned him a spot among Bachelor history’s worst villains.
1. Bentley Williams (The Bachelorette Season 6)
Bentley Williams takes the crown as the ultimate Bachelor franchise villain. Upset that Ashley Hebert was chosen as The Bachelorette instead of Emily Maynard, he stuck around just to insult Ashley behind her back. Among his many cruel remarks, he said he’d rather “swim in pee” than marry her and called her an “ugly duckling.” His manipulative and heartless behavior made him the most despised contestant in franchise history.