Tess Higgins: The Fall and Rise of Bachelor Nation

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4.4 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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We're joined today by content creator and screenwriter Tess Higgins! We're talking all things dating shows: from Bachelor/Bachelorette, the Goldens, to Love is Blind, Love Island, and even more. We're sharing our predictions for Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming Bachelorette season, plus what we think drove Bachelor Nation to this point of "desperation." You can find Tess Higgins on socials at @tessdhiggins If you're in Denver - I will be hosting watch parties for The Bachelorette! Details to come on social media asap. Find me on socials! The video version of this show is available on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/literallylaurad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What I've dedicated my life to is revenge.
0:04.7	A brand new drama based on the bestselling novel.
0:07.5	They think they're better than us.
0:08.5	Who do you think you are?
0:09.8	I'm going to prove to them that they're wrong.
0:11.5	She's punishing me.
0:13.0	You destroyed my family.
0:14.3	I will not rest until I've destroyed yours.
0:17.0	A woman of substance on Channel 4 starts tonight at 9.
0:20.1	Can I be a bitch for a second?
0:22.2	Hey, I'm Raven James, host her The Bitches Better podcast.
0:26.0	Join me each week as I dive into the latest in reality TV and pop culture.
0:30.4	It's like gossiping with your best friend over a glass of wine.
0:33.5	No filter and all the fun.
0:35.4	And of course, I've got some personal stories to spill too.
0:38.3	So settle in and let's chat.
0:46.1	Welcome to characters. My name is Laura Diaz. My guest today is Tess Higgins, a content
0:51.0	creator and screenwriter. Her film, Him, is now available for streaming.
0:55.7	The easiest way to support the show is to be following and subscribed wherever you're listening
0:59.6	today. You can also keep the conversation going in the comments. Also, if you're in Denver,
1:04.0	I will be hosting watch parties for this upcoming season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor
1:08.4	Frankie Ball, which we will be discussing in today's episode. So if you're interested in attending the watch parties, I'll be sharing details on social
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