Just one episode into The Bachelor season 26 and fans are sharing their dislike of the series lead, Clayton Echard, on Twitter. While Clayton may be husband material, many believe that his presence on The Bachelor lacks excitement, leading to another failed season of the ABC series. Even though Clayton’s journey has just begun, the outcome of season 26 is uncertain, with many doubting Clayton’s abilities to captivate audiences through another repetitive season.

Featured on Michelle Young’s season of The Bachelorette, Clayton returns for a second chance at love on the franchise, this time gave a handful of women to pick for an engagement. With plenty of drama surrounding the season, Clayton’s time on The Bachelor is certain to be one full of tears, painful relationships, and plenty of memorable moments amongst the women. While Clayton himself may not be what fans need in order to tune in weekly, he certainly has a shocking collection of Bachelor women to keep audiences engaged.

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With a number of posts about Clayton on Twitter, fans have been vocal about their disapproval of Clayton and his season of The Bachelor. Even though Bachelor Nation can often be a safety net of support, fans have been incredibly harsh to Clayton so early on in the season. One fan mentioned that Clayton is a “dumbass” for “giving a rose before limos even came” (@outxftouch). Others have emphasized Clayton’s notorious indecision when it comes to the women featured on the series, a fan stating, “this man is into everything and can’t choose anything” (@annienavar). Another even went as far as to compare Clayton’s “decision-making” to that of the infamous Peter Weber, who was notoriously indecisive. While some Twitter users did share some excitement for season 26, the majority of Bachelor fans were unanimous in their criticisms of Clayton.

Without much hope for the rest of the season, fans have quickly turned on Clayton for his behavior on the series, whether it be his lack of enthusiasm or erratic rose giving. With plenty of #thebachelor tweets discussing Clayton and the premiere of the series, fans appear fairly divided on the issue. While comments range from brutal to skeptical, Clayton certainly has much to prove as he continues to pursue love on the series. As red flags begin to arise, Clayton’s innocent demeanor has become less and less apparent, and his poor decisions are emphasized both on the series and online.

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Next airing on January 10th, Clayton returns for the second episode of The Bachelor season 26, fans watching closely as he continues to search for love. With exciting guests, including Hillary Duff and other celebrities, The Bachelor attempts to draw in audiences with its declining viewership. As the series continues, hopefully, Clayton matures throughout the season, making level-headed decisions and opening up with the women of the series, as well as with viewers at home.

The Bachelor airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

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