The Season 25 lead of the popular franchise switched genres from romance to a fast-paced dance competition.

But his prowess at woah-ing didn’t translate to his on-stage presence.

And many fans agreed with him.

Matt James smiling

Was Matt James over-edited on The Bachelor?

His season’s narratives depended on the drama between the women and their relationships as opposed to his.

Matt James in costume as as Frozone