The Bachelor hands out roses, but reality TV audiences want thorns

After eleven seasons, I’m sorry to say – The Bachelor, you have not received a rose.

You are, however, an iconic part of Australian TV, and you are going to be missed.

Sure, your latest season might have tanked in the ratings – losing a third of its viewers between the first and second week — and sure, having three Bachelor dudes all looking for love at the same time gave the last two seasons an unintentionally sleazy key-party vibe – but you still provided the country with a lot of great moments. Especially when you factor in seven seasons of sister show, The Bachelorette, and another three of Bachelor In Paradise.