Amy Schumer tweets love for Team Jubilee, calls out 'Bachelor' host Chris Harrison
LOS ANGELES -- Even Amy Schumer is #TeamJubilee.
The comedian tweeted her support for Jubilee Sharpe, The Bachelor season 20 contestant, during Monday ABC's Bachelor "Women Tell All" special.
Sharpe, a war veteran from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was considered one of the more dramatic women vying for Bachelor Ben Higgins' love. But she was also a clear fan favorite, with many viewers disappointed with her departure.
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The 24-year-old, who was adopted from Haiti after her family died, was one of the first women to take on the "hot seat" one-on-one conversation with Bachelor host Chris Harrison during the special.
"Ben was everything that I thought he was," she told Harrison. "You know, he didn't see me and my complicated past as a huge obstacle."
Part of Harrison's response? "I know you can't control how complicated you are."
The "complicated" comment ignited Schumer's handful of tweets.
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Later, Harrison added to his "complicated" remark with a compliment.
"You might be complicated, and I know you stir the pot sometimes, but I hope you realize you're a pretty special woman, and I really appreciate you coming here and opening up the way you did."
He also responded to Schumer's tweets late on Monday night.
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And then:
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Schumer was quick to reply.
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Their banter ended on a friendly tone.
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A night of confrontation
Still, Harrison's conversation aside, "Women Tell All" was still not an easy night for Sharpe.
She was also confronted by fellow non-white contestants -- Jami and Amber -- who called her out for her comments about being the "real black girl" of the season.
"I do say something like that, like I will say 'I'm full black.' But I don't think that's offensive -- I'm full black," Sharpe said. "That is something I would say: I'm the full black girl in the house."
The girls were not satisfied, leading Sharpe to eventually apologize.
"Jami, I'm sorry if I offended you -- obviously that's not my goal," Sharpe said. "And I'm sorry too Amber."
They then -- awkwardly -- accepted her apology and moved on (ah, a typical "Women Tell All").
Sharpe seemed in better spirits after the segment aired. She tweeted her gratitude to supporters Monday.
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When Harrison asked her what's next she told viewers that she's still in the military, but now in the Reserves.
"And, um, I just made Sergeant," she said.
Can ABC just make her the first diverse Bachelorette already?
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Saba was a Los Angeles-based reporter who covers all things digital entertainment, including YouTube, streaming services and digital influencers. Prior to that, she spent two years at the Los Angeles Times covering entertainment for the Calendar and Company Town sections. Saba grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in journalism and B.A. in political science. When not reporting, she is usually binge watching shows online or looking for new coffee shops to frequent.
