Ever since I wrote about this current season’s “Bachelor” Juan Pablo Galavis in January, I’ve been keeping quiet tabs on him. I’ve almost covered his asinine shenanigans a few times, like when he slut-shamed a woman who had slept with him and basically told her that he doesn’t respect her because she put out. Also, during the “Women Tell All” episode, all of the women were like, “OMG, Juan Pablo is a massive tool.” It’s the truth. This guy is awful and it’s not just a lost-in-translation thing. He really thinks gay people don’t belong on TV. He really doesn’t respect any woman who would sleep with him. He really is broke and he really does live with his parents. And now he’s retweeting grossly offensive “jokes” about the mentally disabled. For laughs.
Juan Pablo Galavis is causing controversy yet again. The Bachelor star retweeted a fan Thursday who shared an insensitive joke that made fun of people with mental handicaps. It read: “Not every flower can save love, but a rose can. Not every plant survives thirst, but a cactus can. Not every r—–d can read, but look at you go, little buddy! Today you should take a moment and send an encouraging message to a f–ked up friend, just as I’ve done. I don’t care if you lick windows, or interfere with farm animals. You hang in there cup cake, you’re f–king special to me, you’re my friend, look at you smiling at your phone! You crayon eating bastard you!”
When he retweeted the user, he added, “JAJAJAJAJA LOVED IT…” His comment has since been deleted.
Galavis went on to defend himself, tweeting, “I’m BLESSED to speak SPANISH, an OK english and a LITTLE bit of portuguese… For those who DON’T I recommend to LEARN… #Culture.”
He continued, “Yeap, an OK english, my WRITING is HORRIBLE but some of you already UNDESTAND me with all my MISTAKES… People, try to be HAPPY and enjoy JOKES and SARCASM… In Venezuela the R word is USED commonly and by NO means is to OFFEND anyone… #Relax #DifferentCulture #Respect.”
The reality star and single dad then told his followers, “Some people need to TRAVEL and get around the WORLD… The US is a GREAT country but there is a LOT out there… #openyourmind #learnculture.”
In January, the soccer player came under fire after he said there shouldn’t be a gay Bachelor because homosexuals are more “pervert in a sense.” Galavis later apologized for his interview quotes and blamed his word choice on a language barrier. ABC, Warner Horizon Television and the show’s producers didn’t defend Galavis, telling E! News, “Juan Pablo’s comments were careless, thoughtless and insensitive, and in no way reflect the views of the network, the show’s producers or studio.”
In what “culture” is it okay to mock the mentally handicapped on Twitter?! This is not a cultural thing. It’s a douche thing. Before screaming anything about “respect” just take a second and realize what you just re-tweeted, Douche Pablo.
Okay, so… obviously, this Juan Pablo thing is an utter disaster. I don’t have a dog in this hunt – I do not watch The Bachelor and I’m only paying attention to this controversy because it’s my job. So, with that caveat in place, The Bachelor producers need to make sure that this never happens again. I realize that hiring a homophobic misogynist who loves poems with the r-word is ratings gold, but I’m side-eyeing the crap out of ABC for letting this monstrosity continue.
Cover courtesy of Life & Style, additional photos by WENN.
OMG what a vile tweet. He sounds like a complete pig and loser. Where do they find these guys? They’re clearly scraping the bottom of the candidate barrel. I haven’t watched in years but Andrew Firestone was my favorite — a guy with actual redeeming qualities!
Well he is just a peach, isn’t he? just gets better and better…
I loved Andrew Firestone too! I was really sad that he and Jen didn’t make it (still think he was more into her than she was into him).
Andrew was by far my favorite but wasn’t a fan of Jen. Every now and then I see pics of Andrew in the news and it seems like he is doing well, is happy and has everything he wanted. Good for him!
As for Juan, WOW. I’m sure the producers search for a long time and go through who knows how many guys to find ‘the one’ — and this was the best they could do??? Sad. He is, plain and simple, a super sh*tty person.
Littlestar, I know, I think Andrew genuinely believed in the process, lol, and was actually in love with her (or had at least convinced himself he was). She seemed more interested in milking her “15 minutes” after awhile, although at first I thought she was into him, too. She was from Chicago, where I’m from, and I recall her trying to be the “It Girl about town” for a short time but then seemed to fizzle out pretty quickly. Thankfully!
I worked with Jen after the Bachelorette. She’s not intelligent. Andrews family hired her to work for him after the show in a low level PR position and she had ok things to say about the family but not such lovely things to say about him. Of course, this is ages ago and they’re both married now, so….
I never watched the show except for a few eps when Andrew Firestone was on and I thought he was ridiculously cute and charming.
Also his brother Adam, runs a really good brewery called Firestone Walker. If you like craft beer, def, check ’em out.
Yes, Andrew Firestone was great, and I believe he is now happily married, but not as a result of that show.
Im Venezuelan born and raised and That is Utter Bullshit, he is just one of those crude assholes that abound back home that think their cute face covers a multitude of sins
And he’s worried about outside influences being wrong for his daughter? Dude’s an a-hole.
Ugh Yes! He is so gross
I didn’t know you were Venezuelan, QQ!
And agree this dude is an epic douche.
Yes OG Born and raised, Dominican mom and dad though
Juan Pablo: “I’m BLESSED to speak SPANISH, an OK english and a LITTLE bit of portuguese… For those who DON’T I recommend to LEARN… #Culture.”
He continued, “Yeap, an OK english, my WRITING is HORRIBLE but some of you already UNDESTAND me with all my MISTAKES… People, try to be HAPPY and enjoy JOKES and SARCASM… In Venezuela the R word is USED commonly and by NO means is to OFFEND anyone… #Relax #DifferentCulture #Respect.”
….and he’s laughing at a joke about the mentally challenged. Really?
yes…the joke is on him and he couldn’t even get it.
Thank you, that’s what I’m saying. The person wasn’t a fan. The person who tweeted the joke to him was referring to him. Esp the part that says look at you smiling at your phone; he’s talking about Pablo.
I don’t think a lot of people picked-up on that.
I didn’t pick up on it until you pointed it out, long morning, but damn that’s hilarious. Dumbass.
It is hilarious. I also think that last picture is worth a thousand words and they say it all: megadouche!!
I think ABC realizes they made a huge mistake. He’s the worst Bachelor ever, and I didn’t think anyone could be more of a douche than Jake Pavelka, but Juan Pablo has succeeded in doing so.
I started seeing through him from the second episode. I think you may be mistaken about the $$$ thing because I’ve read in the past he’s worth $1.5 million, and his parents live in a beautiful home, so it appears he comes from wealth. But who knows.
Although I initially found him attractive, it now turns my stomach to even look at him.
If he doesn’t pick anyone (which is rumored), those girls can consider themselves lucky that they dodged a bullet.
why would they hire someone who’s broke and lives with his parents — doesn’t seem like women should want to marry him when he still need to get his crap together.
What an asshole. Sorry, but I have zero tolerance for that crap. What an ugly man.
I stopped watching this season of the Bachelor after his gay people are perverts comment. Sounds like I am NOT missing out on anything, and from everything I’ve read, this guy is only in it for the fame (shocker, I know). In what world does he think Tweeting something like that is okay? And no, coming from another country and claiming cultural ignorance DOESN’T cut it.
And to think one of my friends loves this show. She is always telling me that I need to start watching it. Eh, no thanks!
Ugh, I have a friend who does the same thing, she’s so into it. It’s all so fake, and this guy sounds like a major ass.
This guy is a complete tool. I will never understand why the network didn’t just pull the plug and cut their losses.
The show was already taped before they realized he was an a-hole. Unless someone died, they were going to go on with the show no matter what.
I hate when people fall back on the “culture” thing as an excuse. Even IF (and that’s a mighty big if) he really is from a culture where this stuff is acceptable (and that’s a mighty big if), that doesn’t mean it’s our culture’s job to be okay with this. It means he needs to watch himself. My brother in law is Russian. He will readily admit that Russian humor tends to be a lot darker than American humor and he has caused offense with some jokes in the past. So what does he do now? He watches himself. He knows who gets his humor and who doesn’t. He certainly knows to not make jokes in a PUBLIC FORUM like Twitter. It’s not that hard, people.
At first I thought maybe the joke was tweeted in Spanish and was mistranslated, which is why he reacted the way he did. But I don’t think so – because he responded in English. This guy has a terrible habit of getting caught in dumb situations and doubling down.
Juan Pablo falls back on his “English”, on the “culture” on the women being too open (aka Clare) …etc, never his fault! I cannot stand the guy who thinks gay people are “perverts” and can tweet this inappropriate jokes and find them funny. He is pathetic, truly!
I don’t watch the show, but I do listen to some reality-centered podcasts and it’s crazy what a tool he turned out to be. He was apparently very well liked (or in retrospect, very kindly edited) during his stint on “The Bachelorette” and was supposedly a huge fan favorite when he was chosen for “The Bachelor.” I can’t believe for a second that ABC didn’t know what a walking douchebomb they were promoting when they picked him for his own show. He’d have to be a master media manipulator to have presented himself one way on one show, only to peel the mask off on another. That would require a bit of active brain matter, and all evidence points to that not being his greatest problem.
Also, that Life & Style cover – they intentionally had to choose the bad cover picture right? Because it looks like he had a bolt removed from the upper left side of his face.
Simply because a person is on television doesn’t mean he or she is intelligent, cultured or has a conscience that you and I can relate to. I know no mentally disabled children or adults who choose to be that way-I don’t know what this “man’s” excuse is but am tired of seeing/hearing about him-rotten on the inside
I have never used the “r” word and think it’s disgusting to call someone that. However, I have heard MANY people on tv use that word…he’s not the only one.
I don’t understand how this show is still on the air. I guess it’s easy finding desperate women with no self-worth to fight over a man they just met…but hey if the producers say he’s good enough then that’s all that matters right? Gross on so many levels. I have a question, do these women get paid to be on the show? Is there something in it for them other than being portrayed as desperate? These women don’t even get their 15 minutes of fame.
This guy is the ULTIMATE narcissist, he never take responsibility with his actions. It is always everybody else fault, and it feels as if he does not care about any woman (they are all replaceable in his eyes that is why he is always “ok” with everything, you feel as you do not count my ex was like this)….
I cannot stand the guy and he has the IQ of an oyster!
Saying he has the IQ of an oyster is insulting to oysters Lol.
You are right! lol…
So he said/approves of something bad, and when people are like hey not cool, it’s the rest of the world’s fault for not being “cultured” enough to pat him on the head and say it’s OK. Yes, clearly we need a lecture on how to be from this tool. Perhaps he is the one who needs to “get around in the world” and learn to “respect” people – including those with mental disabilities.
Well if its okay in Venezuela, then I’m sold!
I’m from Colombia, and I CAN assure you that the world he used is not ok, nor people used it. That word is and insult for métal dis sables people and is and should be taken seriously in every culture. He’s a tool and the one in need of education!
Would they PLEASE just cancel this vile show already?!
This could be a really interesting, fun show if the producers would get more people the viewers can actually care about, and whether they find love or not. I can count those on one hand so far. JP is not one of them, obviously. It’s too bad. Great formula, bad judgment. That goes for the pool of people to choose from as well, they are so odd, why would anyone care if they get chosen or eliminated? I’d rather eliminate the show from my dvr settings, which I did. I start out every season recording it, then end up deleting it, with a couple of exceptions because it turns ugly. They go all over the country to find people, so? How about actually finding the right person? Maybe they need to get a proper match maker to do the selecting, and take the time to find someone who actually wants to find love. Everyone, everyone! Wants to witness love. I don’t need to turn on the television to see hysterics, I have kids.
I’m from another country, travel extensively and I don’t use the r-word.
Okay, I have to admit that certain reality tv shows are a weakness of mine. I got sucked into this one a couple seasons back (like a trainwreck, I guess). I was excited to hear that Juan Pablo was going to be the new bachelor. From his time on the bachelorette, he seemed like a really sweet and charming guy. Everyone was stoked about JP. But, like, half way into the first episode, something changed. And it just got worse. This guy is horrible. Really, really awful. I can’t believe I was excited about him at the start of the season. I think they should have chalked it up to a poor choice and pulled the plug on him a long time ago.
Ok forgive me if this was covered in the story I refused to read it all I read”He’s broke and lives at home with his parents” WTF How can a major US TV network pick this asshole to be “the Prize” of their show?