Sister of The Bachelor’s ‘oppressed ranga’ Zoe-Clare hits back at vicious trolls who branded her ‘annoying and dramatic’ after her cocktail party meltdown
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Zoe-Clare McDonald was branded ‘annoying’ and ‘dramatic’ by viewers during Wednesday’s premiere of The Bachelor.
And a day after her cocktail party ‘meltdown’ aired, Zoe-Clare’s sister Rachel has now defended her on Instagram.
On Thursday, Rachel told trolls who had subjected her sister to ridicule and bullying on social media to ‘get f**ked’.
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‘The ridicule and bullying is alarming!’ The sister of Bachelor star Zoe-Clare McDonald has hit back at trolls who branded her ‘annoying and dramatic’ after her cocktail party meltdown
Zoe-Clare, 23, had a meltdown over being the ‘only redhead’ in the mansion, and claimed she was being unfairly targeted by Areeba Emmanuel.
Rachel, who has boycotted The Bachelor in the past because of its over-the-top editing, said she never wanted her sister to join the franchise.
‘Although my sister’s behaviour wasn’t favourable, the ridicule and bullying she has received from this is so alarming. It truly shows the magnitude of people’s willingness to look the other way for a laugh,’ she said.
Support: Rachel McDonald (left) said that multiple people have directly or indirectly bullied her sister Zoe-Clare (right) ‘without any regard for her mental well-being’
‘It’s a show I actively avoid’: Rachel, who has boycotted The Bachelor in the past because of its over-the-top editing, said she never wanted her sister to join the franchise
Rachel added that many people have directly or indirectly bullied her sister ‘without any regard for her mental well-being’.
‘We are adults and as someone who has struggled with bullying throughout their life, I have nothing but sorrow for [bullies].
‘A bully is someone who seeks affirmation from hurting others, so they feel good about themselves. Cheers, and get f**ked.’
On Wednesday night, Rachel joked that while her sister ‘can’t handle her drink’, she does have ‘the ability to retrospectively laugh at herself’.
Good sport: On Wednesday night, Rachel joked that while her sister ‘can’t handle her drink’, she does have ‘the ability to retrospectively laugh at herself’
Still in the running: Zoe-Clare skipped the rose ceremony after ‘falling ill’ in the first episode, but still received a rose from suitor Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert
Zoe-Clare skipped the rose ceremony after ‘falling ill’ in the first episode, but still received a rose from suitor Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert.
Trailers for the second episode show Zoe-Clare in better spirits during a photo shoot-themed group date with Locky and the other ladies.
The Bachelor continues Thursday from 7.30pm on Channel 10
Tune in: The Bachelor continues Thursday from 7.30pm on Channel 10